JP7090314B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a staging control means capable of controlling the staging. The staging control means can display various images by using the image display means.

For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, the staging control means may display a cut-in image by the image display means in order to indicate to the player that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high. In this case, the player can grasp that the situation is advantageous by visually recognizing the cut-in image.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-263218

By the way, in most gaming machines as in Patent Document 1, the display of a specific image (for example, a cut-in image) suggests that it is advantageous for the player. In other words, it was premised on displaying certain specific images in order to suggest an advantage for the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may have a fixed concept that a new image should be displayed, and there is room for improvement in the interest of the production that suggests that it is advantageous.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a novel hobby.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Equipped with a staging control means that can control the staging
The staging control means
It is possible to execute a pre-development effect that displays multiple lost symbols after making the effect symbol into a reach mode.
After displaying one or more lost symbols in the pre -development effect, it is possible to execute one of a plurality of development effects that suggests that the winning expectation is high.
A second, in which the number of lost symbols is smaller than the first predetermined number in the pre-development effect, as compared with the case where the development effect is executed after the first predetermined number of lost symbols are displayed in the pre-development effect. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is suggested that the winning expectation in the development effect is higher when the development effect is executed after a predetermined number of displays are displayed.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel hobby.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the staging control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. 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 sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a variation effect start process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a figure which shows the outline of the flow of production. It is a figure which shows the production example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example 2. It is a figure which shows the production example 3. It is a variation effect pattern selection table for SP reach. It is a figure which shows each modification.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms an outer shell portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which the game board 1 described later is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 allows the front door 23 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be such that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, and a ball hitting dish for storing the game ball (a ball hitting dish). An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The game board 1 is integrated with a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards described later, an image display device 50, a unit for attaching a harness, etc.) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

Further, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The staging pattern variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. Each of the staging symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by combining the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the staging pattern is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying the hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold, which will be described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, stages 61s are formed which can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, a movable board 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position above the display screen 50a to the effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D provided with the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entry opening, a variable entry opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (ball entry opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when it is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D provided with the large winning opening 14 is provided. The large winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The large winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the large winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D is not opened when left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the large winning opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, display devices 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary patterns.

Further, in the display group 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold display 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored items of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game (an example of a special game) that opens the big winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a winning (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information). , The determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, which will be described later, as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, the second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. It should be noted that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

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. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. It is provided with an effect control board 120 (sub control board) for controlling the game ball, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game ball, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the staging control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub control unit is provided with at least an effect control board 120, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 50, speaker 600, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs the power supply of AC24V from the outside, and is the power supply of various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the power supply of AC24V. Is to generate. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power supply to the game control board 100, the staging control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the generated power to other devices via these boards.

The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 and the staging RAM 124 of the staging 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 game control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, or the effect control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 contains a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a program that is stored in the game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 to be executed, and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and a normal drawing holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

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

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the staging control board 120 is mounted with a staging control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “staging control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the staging of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The staging control microcomputer 121 executes a program stored in the staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses, the staging RAM 124 that is used as the work memory, and the staging ROM 123. A staging CPU 122 and a staging I / O port 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 (voice control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) are connected to the staging control board 120. An image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140, and a speaker 600 is connected to the voice control board 161. Further, a board lamp 54, a board movable body 55k, and a frame lamp 212 are connected to the sub drive board 162.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 has an image display device 50 on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on a command received from the game control board 100. Let them control. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for controlling image display 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. I have. The image ROM 142 includes still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data is stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 600 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 600 is stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161. In that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161 or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 600 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the voice CPU provided on the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. .. In detail, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. To control. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and drives the motor to drive the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be made to perform lamp lighting control and drive control of the board movable body 55k. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the staging control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the staging control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, for the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol), the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. However, from 9R to 16R, it is a big hit that opens the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these big hits, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the "normal figure 1_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed. "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

In addition, the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol) are jackpots that open the big winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later after the jackpot game. The electric support control state continues until the next big hit winning if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in association with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of electric support times (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support is the upper limit of the number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 65% for the probabilistic jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game with an actual number of rounds of 8 is executed, while if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the actual number of rounds is 8 rounds. The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game with 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the staging symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 81 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special figure display 81 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 10 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal figure display 82 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at 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, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices if the electric chew 12D is easier to open than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state is substantially continued until the next big hit. In addition, the end condition of the high accuracy and high base state may be only that the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

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

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal gaming state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 27. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, game CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) settings, various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. 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).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, 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 game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, large prize) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are awarded. The detection signal detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S107) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S107), the second special figure holding indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 83a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), the gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Is determined (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is suspended. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Judgment (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), a counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal drawing holdings provided in the gaming RAM 104). (Value of S301) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104. Of these, it is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls for ordinary symbols.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) following sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing losing symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (D), if the game state is a time-saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set on the effect control board 120 (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is completed.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 12D is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs special operation processing (S106) following normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 18, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 and the grand prize device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is set in each stage. Is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO for S1301, YES for S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1301 and S1303, YES for S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417), this process is completed.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first When there is one or more storages (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 starting port 11, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later are performed. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

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

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 20 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the gaming RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation). Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104. Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "1" to "210") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "1" to "1660") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 10 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) according to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508) Finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set and the process (S1508) is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. A description will be given collectively with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot normal table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. The variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the variable production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to the do-miss and normal reach. The do-hit is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed at a random number (for example, "458"). The normal reach is a variable effect in which the remaining one effect symbol that continues to be variablely displayed is stopped and displayed without the development effect being executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed. The SP reach is a variation effect in which the development effect is executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed, and the variation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. Thus, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the loss, the normal reach, and the SP reach can be executed.

In SP reach, the fractions of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than the normal reach by looking at the SP reach having a long fluctuation time. Here, the types of SP reach include weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. In the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach, the distribution rate of various fluctuation patterns is set so that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is high. Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can grasp that the winning expectation is high to some extent by looking at the weak SP reach B, and the weak SP reach. If you look at A, you can see that the expectation of winning is not very high.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 21, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number values are "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state, and "1" to "10" in the time saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (not among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 11).

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set.

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1608). Further, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1610). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1611).

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-reduced state than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the staging control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the big hit game, the opening command of the big hit is set (S1906), and the opening of the big hit game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this process is completed.

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

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Judgment (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter and the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots 14 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot 14 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or , It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening 14 is opened again has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the large winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the running big hit game. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time to close the large winning opening 14. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is completed.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is completed by closing step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process is completed. On the other hand, when one round game is completed (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2210). .. If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game.

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

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 18). After that, the game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (the stop symbol is special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 1, see FIG. 8). ) (S2301). If it is not a probable change jackpot (NO in S2301), turn on the time saving flag (S2306), set "100" in the time saving counter (S2307), and proceed to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if it is a probability change jackpot in step S2301, the probability change flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, "10000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2304), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-based state will continue until the next big hit is virtually won. Since it is almost impossible that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed until the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the next jackpot game. This is because it will not be turned off until it is turned off. It should be noted that the probability variation counter may not be provided and only the probability variation flag may be used so that the high probability state continues until the next big hit is won.

In step S2308, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter, and information on the value of the time reduction counter is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

6. Features of the staging of the present embodiment Next, before explaining the operation of the staging control microcomputer 121, the features of the staging of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an outline of the flow of the production of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, when the variable staging is started, it branches into "do-miss", "normal reach", and "with SP reach". In the case of "with SP reach", the development production will be executed through the normal reach, but when "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the aiming game" are shown, and when these are not shown ( Branch to other SP reach). When the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the match to aim for" are shown, the character image KI indicating the "beat of the golden generation" is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 36 (B). After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), a panel image MZ showing "the road to the aiming game" is displayed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the distribution of the production is set so that the winning expectation is higher when the match-type SP reach is executed than when the other SP reach is executed. The match-type SP reach is an SP reach in which a soccer match image by the main character is displayed. In this way, the player is particularly expected to perform the match-type SP reach among the SP reach. As shown in FIG. 35, the match-based SP reach can be performed only when the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming match" are shown. However, even if the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the match to aim for" are shown, the match-type SP reach is not always executed.

In short, after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the match to aim for" are shown, the player plays the game while expecting that the match-type SP reach will be executed. When the match-type SP reach is executed, the panel image SM showing the "road to the match" is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 36 (H), assuming that the road to the match has been reached before that. Will be done. If the fluctuation patterns P1, P11, P31, P41 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the strong SP reach when the road to the match is reached, the match-type strong SP reach with extremely high expectation of winning (Fig. 36 (I). ) Is executed, and if the fluctuation patterns P2, P12, P32, P42 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach B, the match-type weak SP reach B (not shown) has a relatively high expectation of winning. Is executed, and if the fluctuation patterns P3, P13, P33, P43 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach A, the winning expectation is not so high in the match SP reach. (See FIG. 37 (G)) is being executed.

On the other hand, if the road to the match is not reached after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the match" are shown, the panel of the "road to the match" shown in FIG. 36 (H). The image SM is not displayed on the display screen 50a. In this case, the character SP reach will be executed. The character-based SP reach is an SP reach that displays an image of whether or not the main character succeeds in a specific mission. If the fluctuation patterns P2, P12, P32, P42 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach B when the road to the game is not reached, the character-based weak SP reach B (see FIG. 11) with a certain degree of expectation of winning is used. If the variation pattern P3, P13, P33, P43 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach A is executed (not shown), the character-based weak SP reach A (not shown) with a low winning expectation is executed. It is supposed to be done.

Here, the character-based SP reach is not executed when the fluctuation patterns P1, P11, P31, and P41 indicating the execution of the strong SP reach are selected. In addition, the character-based weak SP reach B is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is lower than the match-based weak SP reach B, and the character-based weak SP reach A is the match-based weak SP reach. The distribution of the production is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is lower than that of A.

By the way, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 35, there are a large number of branches in the case of SP reach. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in recent years, the number of branches of the production is very large in this way, and the player feels that these productions are very complicated. As a result, it has become difficult for the player to grasp how high the expectation of winning the production is now.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-mentioned problems, after the "beat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" are shown, and before the match-type SP reach and the character-type SP reach are executed, It is possible to execute a lost symbol erasing effect that suggests how much the expectation of winning a jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as "reach level") is. That is, the lost symbol erasing effect allows the player to grasp the current reach level. In addition, the loss pattern erasure effect must be executed after the "beat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" are shown and before the match SP reach and the character SP reach are executed. It is not done, and it may not be executed.

When the lost symbol erasing effect of this embodiment is executed, first, the display mode of the effect symbol EZ becomes the reach mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the effect symbol EZ1 and the effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed at "6" at the upper left and upper right of the display screen 50a. After that, in the lower display area 50b of the display screen 50a, one hit symbol AZ and a plurality of lost symbols HZ are displayed side by side in a horizontal row. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), in the lower display area 50b, one hit symbol AZ indicating “6” is displayed, and the lost symbol HZ (specific image) indicating “5” is 5. The hit symbol AZ and each lost symbol HZ are displayed side by side in a horizontal row.

After that, one or more lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row are hidden (erased). For example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (E) to 36 (F), two of the five lost symbols HZ indicating "5" arranged in a horizontal row are hidden. That is, there are three remaining lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 36 (F) to 36 (G), two of the three lost symbols HZ indicating “5” arranged in a horizontal row are hidden. That is, there is only one lost symbol HZ in the lower display area 50b.

Here, in the above-mentioned example of the lost symbol erasing effect, the lost symbol is shown twice in total, one is shown in FIGS. 36 (E) and 36 (F) and the other is shown in FIGS. 36 (F) to 36 (G). HZ is hidden (erased). However, the number of times the lost symbol HZ is erased may be once or three times or more. However, in this embodiment, in order to suggest the reach level to the player, the lost symbol HZ is erased by the end of the lost symbol erase effect depending on the type of SP reach (weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, strong SP reach). The number to be done is fixed.

Specifically, in the case of strong SP reach, the number of lost symbols HZ finally erased (second specific number) is 4, and only one lost symbol HZ in the lower display area 50b remains. It has become like. Therefore, the player can grasp that the reach level is very high (it is a strong SP reach with a very high expectation of winning) by grasping that four lost symbols HZ are hidden. Is. After the "beat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match" are shown, in the case of strong SP reach, you must reach the way to the match (the match-based strong SP reach is executed). , Character SP reach is never executed.

Further, in the case of the weak SP reach B, the number of lost symbols HZ finally erased is three, and two lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain. Therefore, the player can grasp that the reach level is high to some extent (it is a weak SP reach B with a high expectation of winning) by grasping that three lost symbols HZ are hidden. be.

Further, in the case of the weak SP reach A, the number of lost symbols HZ finally erased is two (first specific number), and three lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain. It has become. Therefore, the player can grasp that the reach level is not so high (it is a weak SP reach A whose winning expectation is not so high) by grasping that two lost symbols HZ are hidden. It is possible.

From the above, it is possible to make the player understand that the reach level (the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot) is higher as the number of lost symbols HZ being erased increases in the lost symbol erasing effect. As a result, even if the number of branches of the production is so large that it is difficult for the player to know where to pay attention to the performance being performed, how much the production being performed is now due to the lost symbol erasing effect. It is possible to understand whether the production has a high expectation of winning.

In particular, in the loss symbol erasing effect of the present embodiment, after the reach mode (for example, “6” and “6”) is shown, a loss symbol (“5”) different from the effect symbol (“6”) constituting the reach mode is displayed. Hide it. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand the relationship between the loss symbol HZ being hidden and the reach level being high. That is, it is easy to understand that the more the lost symbol HZ is erased, the less the possibility of losing is, and the higher the expectation of winning is. Therefore, the effect of hiding three lost symbols HZ (when weak SP reach B) has a higher reach level than the effect of hiding two lost symbols HZ (when weak SP reach A). , The relationship that the effect of hiding 4 lost symbols HZ (when it is a strong SP reach) has a higher reach level than the effect of hiding 3 lost symbols HZ (when it is a weak SP reach B). It is possible to make the player easily grasp the sex.

Then, in the loss erasing effect of the present embodiment, regardless of any of the strong SP reach, the weak SP reach B, and the weak SP reach A, first, in the lower display area 50b, in a horizontal row (same arrangement). Five (equal number) lost symbols HZ are displayed (see FIGS. 36 (E) and 37 (C)). After that, one or more lost symbols HZ are hidden depending on the type of SP reach. In short, in any case of strong SP reach, weak SP reach B, and weak SP reach A, the player hides how many five lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b. Pay attention to whether it will be. As a result, there is a loss pattern in the loss erasing effect executed in the case of the strong SP reach, the loss erasing effect executed in the case of the weak SP reach B, and the loss erasing effect executed in the case of the weak SP reach A. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the relationship that the higher the number of HZs erased, the higher the reach level.

Further, in the loss erasing effect of the present embodiment, the loss symbols HZ displayed in the lower display area 50b are all the same loss symbols HZ (the loss symbols HZ of "5" shown in FIG. 36 (E) and FIG. 37 (C)). It is a loss symbol HZ) of "9" shown. That is, all the lost symbols HZ displayed in the lower display area 50b have the same effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the staging symbol from becoming complicated as compared with the case where there are a plurality of types of lost symbols displayed in the lower display area 50b. Since all the remaining lost symbols HZ have the same effect symbol, it is possible to easily count the number of lost symbols HZ and to make it easier to grasp the reach level.

By the way, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the effect of erasing all the lost symbols after the effect of erasing the lost symbols. In the lost symbol erasure effect, one hit symbol AZ and one lost symbol HZ are displayed in the lower display area 50b by the lost symbol erase effect, and then the remaining one lost symbol HZ is hidden. It is a production that fuels whether or not it will be. It should be noted that the effect of erasing all lost symbols is not an effect that is always performed after the effect of erasing lost symbols, but an effect that is rarely performed when the road to the game is not reached.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), one hit symbol AZ indicating "3" and one lost symbol HZ indicating "4" are displayed in the lower display area 50b. From this state, in the lost symbol all erasure fanning effect, the winning symbol AZ and the lost symbol HZ move to the central display area 50c in the center of the display screen 50a, and which one is hidden (erased). ) It is displayed as if it vibrates finely.

After that, if the lottery result is lost, as shown in FIG. 38 (E-1), the hit symbol AZ indicating "3" is hidden, and the lost symbol HZ indicating "4" remains and is displayed. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (F-1), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "343", and the player is notified that the staging symbols are lost. On the other hand, if the lottery result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 38 (E-2), the lost symbol HZ indicating "4" is hidden, and the winning symbol AZ indicating "3" remains and is displayed. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (F-2), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "333", and the player is notified that the jackpot has been won.

As described above, in this embodiment, by enabling the effect of erasing all the lost symbols to be executed following the effect of erasing the lost symbols, all the lost symbols HZ are hidden, giving an uplifting feeling that the jackpot can be won. Is possible. That is, it is possible to give the player a surprise that the effect of erasing the lost symbol HZ is not only an effect of suggesting the reach level but also a subsequent notification of winning.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P2, P12, P32, P42 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach B or the fluctuation patterns P3, P13, P33, P43 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach A. Only when) is selected, the effect of erasing all the lost symbols can be executed. However, even in the case of the fluctuation patterns P1, P11, P31, and P41 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the strong SP reach, the lost symbol all erasure fanning effect may be executed.

7. Operation of the staging control microcomputer 121 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the staging control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 34. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the staging control microcomputer 121 are provided in the staging RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 28 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the staging RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the effect RAM 124. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the staging RAM 124 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the staging RAM 124 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is caused by a power failure or the like. Is turned on, but if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed after that.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, random numbers for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. There is. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. As the image control board 140 executes various effects, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 and outputs a sound from the speaker 610, or outputs a panel lamp 54 or a frame lamp via the sub drive board 162. The 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The staging control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the fact that the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 29, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on the detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the other processing (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) described later is used as a sub drive in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the effect such as SP reach or big hit production. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

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

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the voice control process (S4304), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 610) is created, output to the voice control board 161 and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 610. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state specification command is analyzed, and the mode status value is set based on the game state information included in the game state specification command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, set to "2" in the high accuracy high base state, and set to "3" in the low accuracy time saving state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the game state at the present time.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, has received it. The variable staging start process described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if so, has received it. The variable effect end processing is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs other processes (S4413) such as processes based on reception commands other than the above commands (for example, processes for performing customer wait effects based on the reception of customer wait commands, and normal symbol fluctuations. The process for performing the normal map fluctuation effect based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the reception command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 20), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 21 and 22), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the staging control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the value of the mode status currently set (S4502). Subsequently, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect are selected (S4503). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "777" etc.) that is finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process described later (S4504). Then, the advance notice effect selection process is executed (S4505). In the advance notice effect selection process (S4505), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. do. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the advance notice effect such as the so-called step-up advance notice effect and the chance-up advance notice effect is determined.

After that, the variable effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4506), and this process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S4504), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires a variation effect pattern lottery random number (S4601). The random number of the variable effect pattern lottery takes a value in the range of 0 to 99 (see FIG. 39). Then, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern indicates the execution of SP reach (S4602). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation patterns are P1 to P3, P11 to P13, P31 to P33, and P41 to P43.

If the variation pattern does not indicate the execution of SP reach (NO in S4602), it is a table other than the variation effect pattern selection table for SP reach shown in FIG. 39, and the type of effect mode (mode status value) and variation. From multiple tables classified according to the type of pattern, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table, the variation effect pattern is selected (S4604), and the present process is completed. As a result, the details of the variation effect when the SP reach is not executed are determined. Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable staging, which consists of the type of background of the staging pattern, etc., will be determined.

On the other hand, if the variation pattern indicates the execution of SP reach (YES in S4602), the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number is determined by using the variation effect pattern selection table for SP reach shown in FIG. 39. Select the variable effect pattern (S4603) and finish this process.

Here, the variation effect pattern selected by the variation effect pattern selection table for SP reach shown in FIG. 39 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P1, P11, P31, P41 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the strong SP reach, the “golden generation beating” (see FIG. 36 (B)) at a rate of 80%. And the variable effect patterns Q1 and Q2 showing "the road to the aiming game (see FIG. 36 (C))" are selected. Then, in the case of these variable effect patterns Q1 and Q2, the match-type SP reach (see FIG. 35) is always executed. In short, in the case of strong SP reach, after showing "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match" with a very high probability (80% rate), you will definitely reach the path to the match. (See FIG. 36 (H)), the match-based SP reach (specifically, the match-based strong SP reach (see FIG. 36 (I))) is executed.

On the other hand, even in the case of strong SP reach, "the heartbeat of the golden generation (see Fig. 36 (B))" and "the road to the aiming match (see Fig. 36 (C))" are not shown at a rate of 20%. The variable effect pattern Q3 is selected. In the case of this variable effect pattern Q3, SP reach other than the match-type SP reach and the character-type SP reach (other strong SP reach) is executed. As described above, the strong SP reach is set so that the winning expectation is high even in the SP reach. And in the case of strong SP reach, the match-type SP reach is executed with a very high probability (80% ratio). Based on the above, the execution of the match-based SP reach itself is set so that the winning expectation is extremely high.

Here, in the present embodiment, the variable effect pattern Q1 is selected at a rate of 50% in the strong SP reach. In the case of this variable effect pattern Q1, the lost symbol elimination effect is executed after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming game" are shown. In the case of strong SP reach, as described above, four lost symbols HZ are finally erased by the lost symbol erasing effect. By this lost symbol erasing effect, it is possible for the player to understand that the reach level is very high in the effect before the game-based strong SP reach is executed. In the strong SP reach, the variation effect pattern Q2 is selected at a rate of 30%. In the case of this variable effect pattern Q2, the lost symbol elimination effect is not executed after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming game" are shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P2, P12, P32, P42 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach B, “the heartbeat of the golden generation (see FIG. 36 (B)) at a rate of 70%. ) ”And“ Aiming for the match (see FIG. 36 (C)) ”are shown in the variable staging patterns Q4 to Q8. However, among these variable effect patterns Q4 to Q8, the match SP reach (see FIG. 35) is executed only in the case of the variable effect patterns Q4 and Q5. In short, in the case of weak SP reach B, "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" are shown with a relatively high probability (70% rate). However, it is 30 in the case of the weak SP reach B that the match SP reach (specifically, the match weak SP reach B) is executed after reaching the path to the match (see FIG. 36 (H)). There is only% (only in the case of variable effect patterns Q4 and Q5). In this way, in the case of weak SP reach B, it is more difficult to show the "beat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" than in the case of strong SP reach, and it is set so that the match-type SP reach is less likely to be executed. is doing.

Here, in this embodiment, in the weak SP reach B, among the variable staging patterns Q4 and Q5 that reach the path to the match, if the variable staging pattern Q4, "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the path to the aiming match". After is indicated, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed. In the case of the weak SP reach B, as described above, three lost symbols HZ are finally erased by the lost symbol erasing effect. By this lost symbol erasing effect, it is possible for the player to understand that the reach level is high to some extent in the effect before the game-based weak SP reach B or the character-based weak SP reach B is executed. In the weak SP reach B, of the variable staging patterns Q4 and Q5 that reach the path to the match, if the variable staging pattern Q5, after the "beat of the golden generation" and "the path to the aiming match" are shown. The lost symbol erasing effect will not be executed. Here, the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q4 selected in the weak SP reach B is 20%, and the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q5 selected is 10%. Therefore, it is set so that it is easier to reach the match-type SP reach when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed than when it is not executed.

On the other hand, in the variable staging patterns Q6 to Q8, which show "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match," but do not reach the way to the match, the match-type SP reach is not executed. Of these variable effect patterns Q6 to Q8, if the variable effect pattern Q6 is used, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed, but the road to the game is not reached and the character-based weak SP reach B is executed. Further, in the case of the variable effect pattern Q7, the lost symbol erasure effect is not executed, and the character-based weak SP reach B is executed without reaching the road to the game.

On the other hand, in the case of the variable effect pattern Q8, after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming game" are shown, the loss pattern all-erasing fanning effect (see FIG. 38) is executed. In this case, if the hit / fail information included in the fluctuation pattern is lost, one hit symbol AZ and one lost symbol HZ are displayed in the lower display area 50b after the loss symbol erasing effect (FIG. 38). See (C). After that, the hit symbol AZ is hidden, while the lost symbol HZ remains and is displayed (see FIG. 38 (E-1)). On the other hand, if the hit / fail information included in the fluctuation pattern is a big hit, one hit symbol AZ and one lost symbol HZ are displayed in the lower display area 50b after the loss symbol erasing effect (Fig.). 38 (C)). After that, the lost symbol HZ is hidden, while the hit symbol AZ remains and is displayed (see FIG. 38 (E-2)). Here, among the weak SP reach B, the ratio of selecting the variable effect pattern Q6 is 20%, the ratio of selecting the variable effect pattern Q7 is 10%, and the ratio of selecting the variable effect pattern Q8 is 10. %.

On the other hand, even in the case of weak SP reach B, a variable effect that does not show "the heartbeat of the golden generation (see Fig. 36 (B))" and "the road to the aiming match (see Fig. 36 (C))" at a rate of 30%. Pattern Q9 is selected. In the case of this variable effect pattern Q9, SP reach other than the match-type SP reach and the character-type SP reach (other weak SP reach B) is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P3, P13, P33, P43 (see FIG. 11) indicating the execution of the weak SP reach A, “the heartbeat of the golden generation (see FIG. 36 (B)) at a rate of 50%. ) ”And“ Aiming for the match (see FIG. 36 (C)) ”are shown in the variable staging patterns Q10 to Q14. However, among these variable effect patterns Q10 to Q14, the match SP reach (see FIG. 35) is executed only in the case of the variable effect patterns Q10 and Q11. In short, in the case of weak SP reach A, "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" are shown with a half probability (50% ratio). However, it is only in the case of the weak SP reach A that the match SP reach (specifically, the match weak SP reach A) is executed after reaching the path to the match (see FIG. 37 (F)). Only 4% (only for variable staging patterns Q10 and Q11).

Here, in this embodiment, in the weak SP reach A, among the variable staging patterns Q10 and Q11 that reach the path to the match, if the variable staging pattern Q10, "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the path to the aiming match". After is shown, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed. In the case of the weak SP reach A, as described above, two lost symbols HZ are finally erased by the lost symbol erasing effect. By this lost symbol erasing effect, it is possible for the player to understand that the reach level is not high in the effect before the game-based weak SP reach A or the character-based weak SP reach A is executed. In the weak SP reach A, of the variable staging patterns Q10 and Q11 that reach the path to the match, if the variable staging pattern Q11 is used, after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming match" are shown. The lost symbol erasing effect will not be executed. Here, the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q10 selected in the weak SP reach A is 2%, and the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q11 selected is 2%.

On the other hand, in the variable staging patterns Q12 to Q14, which show "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match," but do not reach the way to the match, the match-type SP reach is not executed. Of these variable effect patterns Q12 to Q14, if the variable effect pattern Q12 is used, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed, but the road to the game is not reached and the character-based weak SP reach A is executed. Further, in the case of the variable effect pattern Q13, the lost symbol erasure effect is not executed, and the character-based weak SP reach A is executed without reaching the road to the game.

On the other hand, in the case of the variable effect pattern Q14, after the "beat of the golden generation" and the "road to the aiming game" are shown, the loss pattern all-erasing fanning effect (see FIG. 38) is executed. In this case, the effect of completely erasing all the lost symbols is the same as the effect of erasing all the lost symbols described in the case of the weak SP reach B, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. Here, the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q12 selected in the weak SP reach A is 6%, the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q13 selected is 30%, and the ratio of the variable effect pattern Q14 selected is 10. %.

On the other hand, in the case of weak SP reach A, a variable effect that does not show "the heartbeat of the golden generation (see Fig. 36 (B))" and "the road to the aiming match (see Fig. 36 (C))" at a rate of 50%. Pattern Q15 is selected. In the case of this variable effect pattern Q15, SP reach other than the match-type SP reach and the character-type SP reach (other weak SP reach A) is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the winning expectation is set to be higher in the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the ratio in which the variable staging pattern indicating "the heartbeat of the golden generation" and "the way to the match to aim for" is selected in the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach is selected. It is set to be high. Further, the variable effect pattern indicating the execution of the match-type SP reach is set to be selected in the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach.

From the above, from the player's point of view, when the "golden generation's heartbeat" and "the way to the aiming game" are shown, compared to the case where the "golden generation's heartbeat" and "the way to the aiming game" are not shown. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the expectation of winning is high. Furthermore, for the player, when the match SP reach is executed (when the path to the match is reached), the match SP reach is not executed (when the path to the match is not reached), compared to the case where the match SP reach is not executed (when the path to the match is not reached). We are trying to make people recognize that they have high expectations for winning.

8. Production example Next, a production example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described.
<First production example>
First, a first production example will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a first staging example. In this first production example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern P1 (see FIG. 11), which is a strong SP reach jackpot, is selected as a precondition in the normal gaming state. Further, it is assumed that the variation effect pattern Q1 (see FIG. 39) is selected. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the variation effect is started, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start the variation display on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), a character image KI indicating "the heartbeat of the golden generation" is displayed during the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and then as shown in FIG. 36 (C). A panel image MZ showing "the road to the match to aim for" is displayed in. As a result, the player is expected to reach the path to the game, that is, to execute the game-based SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed at "6" on the upper left and upper right of the display screen 50a, respectively, to enter the reach mode. At this time, the character image KY1 showing the first character is displayed on the display screen 50a as a character aiming at the road to the game. The character image KY1 is displayed until it is indicated whether or not the road to the game is reached (see FIGS. 36 (D) to (G)). In this embodiment, when the character image KY1 is displayed, it is set so that it is easier to reach the road to the game than other character images (character images KY2 and KY3 described later).

Then, in the first effect example, since the variable effect pattern Q1 (see FIG. 39) is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), in the lower display area 50b of the display screen 50a, one hit symbol AZ indicating "6" is displayed, and a lost symbol HZ indicating "5" is displayed. Five are displayed, and the hit symbol AZ and each lost symbol HZ are displayed side by side in a horizontal row. Subsequently, of the five lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row, two lost symbols HZ are hidden. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), three lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain and are displayed in a horizontal row. In this way, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of losing is reduced by erasing (hidden) the two lost symbols HZ. That is, it is possible to make it seem that the reach level (winning expectation) in the running production has increased.

Subsequently, of the three lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row, two lost symbols HZ are hidden. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36 (G), only one lost symbol HZ and one hit symbol AZ are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b. In this way, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of losing is further reduced by erasing (non-displaying) the two lost symbols HZ. That is, it is possible to make it seem that the reach level (winning expectation) in the running production has further increased.

Here, in the case of the strong SP reach of the present embodiment, the number of lost symbols HZ finally erased is four, and only one lost symbol HZ remains and is displayed. Therefore, in this first production example, it is suggested that the strong SP reach with a high degree of expectation of winning is achieved by the loss symbol erasing effect. Therefore, the player can grasp that the reach level of the effect being executed is high by seeing the lost symbol erasing effect (FIGS. 36 (E) to (G)) in the first effect example. In short, the easy-to-understand effect of hiding the lost symbol HZ makes it possible for even a relatively inexperienced player to easily grasp the reach level of the effect being executed.

After that, in the first staging example, since the variable staging pattern Q1 is selected, the panel image SM of "the road to the game" is displayed as shown in FIG. 36 (H) as having reached the road to the game. It is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by executing the match-type SP reach with a high expectation of winning. In this embodiment, when four lost symbols HZ are hidden by the lost symbol erasing effect and the road to the match is reached, when the panel image SM of "the road to the match" is displayed, the panel image SM is displayed. It means that the execution of the match-type strong SP reach with extremely high (highest) winning expectation has been confirmed.

In this way, in the first production example, after reaching the road to the game, as shown in FIG. 36 (I), the game-based strong SP reach (first production) is executed on the display screen 50a. Then, since the fluctuation pattern P1 (see FIG. 11), which is a strong SP reach jackpot, is selected, the goal image GO in which the soccer ball is set as the goal is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 36 (J). At the same time, the effect symbols EZ, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "666", which is a jackpot mode. As a result, the winning notification is made, and it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment by drawing a big hit.

<Second production example>
Next, a second production example will be described. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a second staging example. In this second production example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern P13 (see FIG. 11), which is a weak SP reach A loss, is selected as a precondition in the normal gaming state. Further, it is assumed that the variation effect pattern Q10 (see FIG. 39) is selected. In the second staging example, after the variable staging is started, a character image KI (see FIG. 36 (B)) showing “the heartbeat of the golden generation” is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), a panel image MZ showing "the road to the aiming game" is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed at "8" on the upper left and upper right of the display screen 50a, respectively, to enter the reach mode. At this time, the character image KY2 showing the second character is displayed on the display screen 50a as a character aiming at the road to the game. The character image KY2 is displayed until it is indicated whether or not the road to the match is reached (see FIGS. 37 (B) to (E)). In this embodiment, when the character image KY2 is displayed, it is harder to reach the road to the game than the character image KY1 described above, but it is set so that it is easier to reach the road to the game than the character image KY3 described later. There is.

Then, in the second effect example, since the variable effect pattern Q10 (see FIG. 39) is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), in the lower display area 50b of the display screen 50a, one hit symbol AZ indicating "8" is displayed, and a lost symbol HZ indicating "9" is displayed. Five are displayed, and the hit symbol AZ and each lost symbol HZ are displayed side by side in a horizontal row. Subsequently, one of the five lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row is hidden. As a result, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), four lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain and are displayed in a horizontal row. In this way, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of losing is slightly reduced by erasing (hidden) one lost symbol HZ. That is, it is possible to make it seem that the reach level (winning expectation) in the running production has increased slightly.

Subsequently, one of the four lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row is hidden. As a result, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), three lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain and are displayed in a horizontal row. In this way, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of losing is further reduced by erasing (hidden) one lost symbol HZ. That is, it is possible to make it seem that the reach level (winning expectation) in the running production has risen slightly again.

However, in the case of the weak SP reach A of the present embodiment, the number of lost symbols HZ finally erased is two, and three lost symbols HZ remain and are displayed. That is, in the second effect example, the lost symbol HZ is not further erased from the state shown in FIG. 37 (E). Therefore, in this second production example, it is suggested that the weak SP reach has a low expectation of winning. Therefore, the player can grasp that the reach level of the effect being executed is not so high by seeing that only two lost symbols HZ are hidden.

After that, in the second staging example, since the variable staging pattern Q10 is selected, the panel image SM of "the road to the game" is displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (F) as having reached the road to the game. It is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, the player knows that the match-type SP reach is executed. However, as described above, only two lost symbols HZ are hidden in the lost symbol erasing effect.

Therefore, in the second effect example, as shown in FIG. 37 (G), the match-type weak SP reach A (first effect), which has the lowest expectation of winning among the match-type SP reach, is executed on the display screen 50a. .. Then, since the fluctuation pattern P13 (see FIG. 11) that causes a weak SP reach A loss is selected, a shooting mistake in which the soccer ball is not scored on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 36 (H). The image SG is displayed, and the staging symbols EZ, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "898", which is a loss mode. As a result, the loss notification is made, and the player is disappointed.

<Third production example>
Next, a third production example will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a third production example. In this third production example, when the fluctuation pattern P12 (see FIG. 11), which is a weak SP reach B loss, is selected as a precondition, and the fluctuation pattern P2, which is a weak SP reach B jackpot (see FIG. 11). 11) will be described separately from the case where it is selected. However, in any case of the variation patterns P12 and P2, it is assumed that the variation effect pattern Q8 (see FIG. 39) is selected. In this third effect example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed on the upper left and upper right of the display screen 50a, respectively, before the loss symbol erasure effect is executed. 3 ”is displayed as a temporary stop, and the reach mode is set. Further, as a character aiming at the road to the game, a character image KY3 showing a third character is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 38 (A)). In this embodiment, when the character image KY3 is displayed, it is set so that it is harder to reach the road to the game than other character images (character images KY1 and KY2 described above).

In the lost symbol erasing effect, first, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), one hit symbol AZ indicating "3" is displayed in the lower display area 50b of the display screen 50a, and "4" is indicated. Five lost symbols HZ are displayed, and the hit symbol AZ and each lost symbol HZ are displayed side by side in a horizontal row. The hit symbol AZ indicating "3" is an effect symbol constituting a part of "333" which is the jackpot mode (specific mode) in this case. Further, the lost symbol HZ showing "4" is an effect symbol suggesting that it does not become a part of the jackpot mode in this case. Then, of the five lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row, two lost symbols HZ are hidden. As a result, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), three lost symbols HZ in the lower display area 50b remain and are displayed in a horizontal row. As a result, the player feels that the possibility of loss is reduced by erasing (hidden) the two lost symbols HZ.

By the way, in the case of the weak SP reach B of this embodiment, when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed, in principle, the number of lost symbols HZ erased is three, and two lost symbols HZ remain and are displayed. I am trying to do it. However, when the variable effect pattern Q8 indicating the execution of the lost symbol all-erasure fanning effect is selected, the number of lost symbols HZ erased is four in the lost symbol erase effect, and the lost symbol is exceptionally lost. Only one remains as HZ and is displayed. This is to execute the effect of erasing all the lost symbols after the effect of erasing the lost symbols that hides four lost symbols HZ. The same applies to the case where the weak SP reach A and the variable effect pattern Q14 (see FIG. 39) indicating the execution of the lost symbol all-erasing fanning effect is selected. That is, in the lost symbol erasing effect before the lost symbol erasing effect, in principle, two lost symbols HZ are not hidden, and four lost symbols HZ are exceptionally hidden. There is.

In this way, in the case of the third effect example, since the variable effect pattern Q8 indicating the execution of the lost symbol all-erasing fanning effect is selected, as shown in FIG. 38 (C) from the state shown in FIG. 38 (B). , Of the three lost symbols HZ arranged in a horizontal row, two more lost symbols HZ are hidden. As a result, only one lost symbol HZ and one winning symbol AZ are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b. After that, the effect of erasing all the lost symbols is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 38 (D) from the state shown in FIG. 38 (C), the hit symbol AZ indicating "3" and the lost symbol HZ indicating "4" are centrally displayed in the center of the display screen 50a. It moves to the area 50c, and which one is hidden (erased) is displayed so as to vibrate finely.

Then, when the fluctuation pattern P12 (see FIG. 11) that causes a weak SP reach B loss is selected, the hit symbol AZ indicating “3” is hidden as shown in FIG. 38 (E-1). Therefore, the lost symbol HZ indicating "4" remains and is displayed. As a result, the player is discouraged because the remaining lost symbol HZ is not hidden, while the winning symbol AZ is hidden. After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (F-1), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "343", and the player is notified that the staging symbols are lost.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern P2 (see FIG. 11), which is a weak SP reach B jackpot, is selected, the lost symbol HZ indicating “4” is hidden as shown in FIG. 38 (E-2). , The hit symbol AZ indicating "3" remains and is displayed. As a result, the player hides all the lost symbols HZ, while only the winning symbol AZ remains, suggesting that the jackpot was won. After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (F-2), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "333", and the player is notified that the jackpot has been won.

As described above, as shown in the third effect example, the lost symbol erasing effect may be performed, and then the lost symbol erasing effect may be executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (E-1), the lost symbol HZ may remain, but as shown in FIG. 38 (E-2), all the lost symbols HZ are hidden. May become. Therefore, it is possible for the player to feel the unexpectedness that the effect of hiding the lost symbol HZ is not only an effect of suggesting a reach level but also a continuous notification of winning. Therefore, it is possible to pay more attention to the extent to which the lost symbol HZ is erased, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect of hiding the lost symbol HZ.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after the lost symbol HZ is displayed in the lost symbol erasing effect, the lost symbol HZ is hidden to reach the reach. It is possible to suggest to the player that the level (winning expectation) has increased. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the lost symbol HZ is hidden, and it is possible to provide a novel hobby.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the loss symbol erasing effect (before the game-based strong SP reach is executed) when the strong SP reach is selected, FIGS. 36 (E) to (G) are shown. As shown, four lost symbols HZ are hidden. On the other hand, in the lost symbol erasing effect (before the game-based weak SP reach A is executed) when the weak SP reach A is selected, the lost symbol HZ is as shown in FIGS. 37 (C) to 37 (E). Two are hidden. In this way, in the lost symbol erasing effect when the strong SP reach is selected, more lost symbols HZ are hidden than in the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach A is selected. Therefore, by having the player confirm how much the lost symbol HZ is hidden, it is possible to easily determine how much the expected effect of winning is the effect being executed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the losing symbol erasing effect, the losing symbol HZ suggesting that it does not become a part of the jackpot mode is hidden, and the image is not related to the suggestion of the winning notification. Is not hidden. In other words, the hidden image is a lost symbol HZ that makes it easy for the player to understand that the winning expectation (reach level) is increased. Therefore, in the lost symbol erasing effect, the player feels that the more the lost symbol HZ is hidden, the less likely it is to be lost, and it is easy to understand the relationship that the winning expectation is high. It is possible to show.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the lost symbol erasing effect when the strong SP reach is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach B is selected, and the weak SP reach A are selected. In any of the lost symbol erasing effects, five (equal number) lost symbols HZ are first displayed in a horizontal row (same arrangement) in the lower display area 50b (FIG. 36 (E), See FIG. 37 (C). After that, one or more lost symbols HZ are hidden in the lower display area 50b. Therefore, for the player, the lost symbol erasing effect when the strong SP reach is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach B is selected, and the lost symbol when the weak SP reach A is selected. It is possible to make it easier to understand that there is a relationship with the erasing effect and that it suggests the winning expectation (reach level).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after the lost symbol erasing effect is executed, the lost symbol erasing effect may be executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 becomes the reach mode, and one hit symbol AZ and five lost symbols HZ are displayed in the lower display area 50b. Then, as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C), after the four lost symbols HZ are hidden, one hit symbol AZ and one lost symbol HZ are shown as shown in FIG. 38 (D). An effect is performed to incite which one is hidden. In this case, if the jackpot is won (a fluctuation pattern indicating the jackpot winning), as shown in FIG. 38 (E-2), the lost symbol HZ is hidden and the winning symbol AZ is displayed. It remains and is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (F-2), the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becomes a big hit mode. In this way, it is possible to give the player the surprise that the effect of erasing the lost symbol HZ can not only suggest the winning expectation (reach level) but also the winning of the jackpot as a series of effects. ..

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described 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 above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, in the loss symbol erasing effect, the loss symbols HZ are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b (see FIGS. 36 (E) and 37 (C)). However, the arrangement (aligned with the display range) in which the lost symbol HZ is arranged can be appropriately changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the lost symbol HZ may be displayed in a vertical row in the specific display area 50d extending in the vertical direction at the center of the display screen 50a in the horizontal direction. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), the lost symbol HZ may be displayed in a circular shape in the circular circular display area 50e at the center of the display screen 50a and in a circular shape.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lost symbol erasing effect when the strong SP reach is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach B is selected, and the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach A is selected. In any of the effects, the lost symbol HZ was displayed in a horizontal row (same arrangement) in the lower display area 50b. However, in the lost symbol erasing effect, the lost symbol HZ may be displayed even in an arrangement other than the case where the lost symbol HZ is displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the lost symbol HZ may be displayed in a vertical row in the specific display area 50d, or as shown in FIG. 40 (B), it may be annularly displayed in the annular display area 50e. The lost symbol HZ may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lost symbol HZ (specific image) is hidden to suggest that the reach level (winning expectation) is high (see FIGS. 36 (E) to (G)). However, the specific image to be hidden to indicate that the reach level is high is not limited to the lost symbol HZ, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), five skull image DQs are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b, and one or more of these skull image DQs are hidden to increase the reach level. It may suggest that it is expensive. Further, the specific image may be an effect image, a character image, an item image, an image showing an operation means, an image showing a simple pattern, or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the staging symbol EZ is in the reach mode (see FIG. 36 (D)), the lost symbol HZ is hidden to indicate the degree of expectation of winning. However, before the staging symbol EZ becomes the reach mode, the lost symbol HZ and other specific images may be hidden to suggest the degree of expectation of winning. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (D), five skull image DQs are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower display area 50b before the effect symbol EZ is in the reach mode. After that, the higher the number of hidden skull image DQs, the higher the expectation of winning. As shown in FIG. 40 (D), when the skull image DQ is displayed before the effect symbol EZ is in the reach mode, the hit symbol AZ is not displayed. Further, even in the lost symbol erasing effect of the above-mentioned form, the winning symbol AZ may not be displayed. Further, if the remaining two specific images are hidden before the staging symbol EZ becomes the reach mode, the normal reach or the SP reach may be achieved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, five lost symbols HZ are first displayed in the lost symbol erasing effect (see FIGS. 36 (E) and 37 (C)). However, the number of the lost symbols HZ to be displayed at the beginning is not limited to five, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), in the lost symbol erasing effect, six lost symbols HZ may be displayed first, and then the lost symbols HZ may be hidden. Alternatively, the number of displayed the lost symbol HZ at the beginning may be 4 or less, or 7 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lost symbol erasing effect when the strong SP reach is selected, the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach B is selected, and the lost symbol erasing effect when the weak SP reach A is selected. In any of the productions, five (equal number) lost symbols HZ were displayed at the beginning. However, in the lost symbol erasing effect, the number of lost symbols HZ displayed at the beginning may be other than five. For example, in the lost symbol erasing effect, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), after the first six lost symbols HZ are displayed, the two lost symbols HZ are displayed until the lost symbol erasing effect is completed as in the above embodiment. When hidden, it suggests weak SP reach A, when three lost symbols HZ are hidden, it suggests weak SP reach B, and when four lost symbols HZ are hidden, it suggests strong SP reach. You may do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the large number of lost symbols HZ that have been hidden between the start and the end of the lost symbol erasing effect suggests a high degree of expectation for winning. However, as described above, if the number of lost symbols HZ displayed at the beginning of the lost symbol erasing effect may differ, when the lost symbol erasing effect ends, the number of remaining lost symbols HZ is expected to win. It may suggest a high degree.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed by the weak SP reach A, two lost symbols HZ are hidden, and when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed by the weak SP reach B, the lost symbol erasing effect is executed. Three lost symbols HZ are hidden, and when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed with strong SP reach, four lost symbols HZ are hidden. However, when the lost symbol erasing effect is executed in the weak SP reach A, there is a possibility that two lost symbols HZ will be hidden, but three or four lost symbols HZ may be hidden. You may do so. Also, when the lost symbol erasure effect is executed in the weak SP reach B, it is most likely that three lost symbols HZ will be hidden, but two or four lost symbols HZ may be hidden. You can do it. Also, when the lost symbol erasure effect is executed with strong SP reach, it is most likely that four lost symbols HZ will be hidden, but two or three lost symbols HZ may be hidden. May be.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, in the losing symbol erasing effect, all five lost symbols displayed at the beginning are the same (see FIG. 36 (E)). However, there may be a plurality of types of lost symbols displayed at the beginning. In this case, a special loss image suggesting that the winning expectation (reach level) is specially increased when even one is hidden may be included. Alternatively, an irrelevant image that does not indicate that the winning expectation has increased even if it is hidden may be included.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of SP reach is suggested according to the number of hidden symbols HZ. However, depending on the number of hidden symbols HZ and other specific images that are hidden, it is possible to suggest something other than the type of SP reach. For example, it may be suggested that the larger the number of lost symbols HZ and other specific images are hidden, the larger the number of re-variable displays in the pseudo-ream. It also suggests that the larger the number of hidden symbols HZ and other specific images, the easier it is to win a big hit with a large number of rounds, a big hit with a large number of prize balls, a V prize, etc. Is also good. Further, it may be suggested that the larger the number of the lost symbol HZ and other specific images are hidden, the easier it is to execute the notice effect such as the hold change effect and the cut-in notice.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of hidden symbols HZ is changed in order to suggest a high degree of expectation of winning. However, it may be suggested that the specific image such as the lost symbol HZ or the skull image DQ is simply hidden, which is advantageous for the player. In this case, for example, if a specific image such as a lost symbol HZ or a skull image DQ is hidden, SP reach is easily executed, a jackpot with a large number of rounds, a jackpot with a large number of prize balls, and an advantageous jackpot such as a V prize. It may be easy to win a prize, to easily execute a pseudo-ream, and to easily execute a notice effect such as a hold change effect or a cut-in notice.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is suggested that the larger the number of hidden symbols HZ is, the more advantageous it is for the player. However, it may be suggested that the smaller the number of hidden symbols HZ is, the more advantageous it is for the player. Alternatively, a plurality of winning symbols AZ are displayed. After that, it may be suggested that the smaller the number of hit symbols AZs that are hidden, the more advantageous it is for the player. Or conversely, the larger the number of hit symbols AZs that are hidden, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of hidden symbols HZ in the lost symbol erasing effect is the character image KY1 (see FIG. 36 (E)), the character image KY2 (see FIG. 37 (C)), and the character image KY3 (see FIG. 37 (C)). It was not related to FIG. 38 (A)). However, the number of lost symbols HZ may be set to be hidden in the order of character image KY3 ⇒ character image KY2 ⇒ character image KY1.

Further, in each of the above forms, the machine is configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but the so-called V-probability machine (passing through a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening) It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state based on the above. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that won the second big winning opening. It is a gaming machine equipped with a second large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in each of the above modes, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) to be acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. A random number may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in each of the above modes, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

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

11. 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.

The invention according to means 1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Equipped with a staging control means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of controlling staging,
The staging control means
It is possible to display a predetermined specific image (missing symbol HZ, skull image DQ).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be suggested that it is advantageous for a player based on hiding the specific image.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suggest that it is advantageous for the player by hiding the specific image after the specific image is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the specific image is hidden, and it is possible to provide a novel hobby.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The staging control means
After displaying a plurality of the specific images, if the specific images are hidden by the first specific number (two), the first effect (match-type weak SP reach A) can be executed.
After displaying a plurality of the specific images, if the specific images are hidden by the second specific number (4), which is larger than the first specific number, the second effect (match) with a higher expectation of winning than the first effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by being able to execute a system strong SP reach).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a large number of specific images are hidden after a plurality of specific images are displayed, a second effect having a high expectation of winning can be executed. In other words, if the number of specific images that are hidden after a plurality of specific images are displayed is small, the first effect with a low expectation of winning can be executed. Therefore, by having the player confirm how much the specific image is hidden, it is possible to easily determine how much the expected effect of winning is the effect being executed.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine described in means 2,
It is possible to suggest that the effect control means is controlled to the special gaming state by setting the display mode of the effect symbol (EZ) to a specific mode (big hit mode).
The specific image is a gaming machine characterized by being a loss pattern (HZ) suggesting that it does not become a part of the specific aspect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, before the second effect is executed, there are many lost symbols suggesting that they are not part of the specific mode as compared with before the first effect is executed. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the possibility of losing is greatly reduced. Therefore, it is possible to clearly show that the higher the number of hidden symbols is, the higher the expectation of winning.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine described in means 3,
The staging control means
The same number (five) of the lost symbols were displayed in the same arrangement (horizontally in a row in the lower display area 50b) either before the first effect was executed or before the second effect was executed. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to hide the lost symbol later.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the same number of lost symbols can be displayed in the same arrangement regardless of whether the first effect is executed or the second effect is executed. After that, one or more lost symbols are hidden. Therefore, the player has a relationship between the effect of hiding the lost symbol before the first effect is executed and the effect of hiding the lost symbol before the second effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to understand that it suggests the degree of expectation of winning.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to means 3 or means 4,
The staging control means
After the display mode of the staging symbol is set to the reach mode and the hit symbol and the lost symbol constituting a part of the specific mode are displayed, the lost symbol is hidden and the display mode of the staging symbol is changed to the hit symbol. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to make the specific aspect including the above (see FIG. 38, which is capable of performing a staging effect of completely erasing a lost symbol).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display mode of the effect symbol becomes the reach mode, and the hit symbol and the lost symbol are displayed. After that, the lost symbol may be hidden and the winning symbol may remain. In this case, it is suggested that the staging symbol becomes a specific mode including the hit symbol, and the player is in a special gaming state. In this way, it is possible to give the player the surprise that the effect of erasing the lost pattern can suggest not only the effect of mere expectation of winning but also the state of a special game.

By the way, in most gaming machines, such as the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-263218, the display of a specific image (for example, a cut-in image) suggests that it is advantageous for the player. In other words, it was premised on displaying certain specific images in order to suggest an advantage for the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may have a fixed concept that a new image should be displayed, and there is room for improvement in the interest of the production that suggests that it is advantageous. Therefore, in the inventions according to the above-mentioned means 1 to 5, the staging control means can display a predetermined specific image with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-263218, and the specific image can be displayed. The difference is that it can be suggested that it is advantageous for the player based on hiding. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a novel interest (to produce an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display screen 50b ... Lower display area 121 ... Production control microcomputer AZ ... Hit design HZ ... Lost design EZ ... Production design

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Equipped with a staging control means that can control the staging
The staging control means
It is possible to execute a pre-development effect that displays multiple lost symbols after making the effect symbol into a reach mode.
After displaying one or more lost symbols in the pre -development effect, it is possible to execute one of a plurality of development effects that suggests that the winning expectation is high.
A second, in which the number of lost symbols is smaller than the first predetermined number in the pre-development effect, as compared with the case where the development effect is executed after the first predetermined number of lost symbols are displayed in the pre-development effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it suggests that the expectation of winning in the development effect is higher when the development effect is executed after a predetermined number of displays are displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of lost symbols displayed in the pre-development effect each indicate the same number.

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