JP7090363B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port. When the jackpot determination is made, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the specific gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the starting port has a first starting port and a second starting port that can be opened and closed, and the first starting port and the second starting port are configured to be separable.

In the normal game state, the game of winning a prize in the first starting port is mainly performed, and in the time-saving state in which the second starting port is easier to open than in the normal game state, the game of winning a prize in the second starting port is mainly performed. Then, in the time saving state, the display unit executes an effect of urging the game ball to be fired toward the second starting port.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-181254

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game, with respect to the gaming machine in which the effect of urging the game ball to be launched toward the starting port is executed in the gaming state where the opening and closing opening is easy to open. be.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
It is possible to launch a game ball toward the game area by operating the operation means,
The game area is provided with a first start area and a second start area that can be opened and closed.
By operating the operating means in the first operating mode, the game ball can be won in the first starting region, and by operating the operating means in a second operating mode different from the first operating mode. It is possible to make the game ball win a prize in the second starting area.
It is equipped with a game execution means that can execute a game and an effect execution means that can execute an effect.
The game execution means is
It is possible to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game ball wins the first starting area, and after the first specific result is derived by the variable display of the first identification information, the player is notified. It is possible to have an advantageous playing state,
It is possible to execute the variable display of the second identification information based on the fact that the game ball wins the second starting area, and after the second specific result is derived by the variable display of the second identification information, the player is notified. It is possible to have an advantageous playing state,
When the game ball wins the first starting area when the variable display of the first identification information cannot be started, the right to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the winning is given to the first identification information. It is possible to reserve it as an execution right,
If the first identification information execution right is reserved when the second starting area is switched from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state in which the second starting area is easier to open than in the normal gaming state, the effect executing means is when the switching is performed. The specific display is executed on the display unit, and the specific display is not executed when the variable display of the second identification information is started thereafter, while the first identification is performed when the normal gaming state is switched to the specific gaming state. When the information execution right is not reserved, the specific display is executed when the switch is made and when the variable display of the second identification information is started.

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

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of the display. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the staging control board side. (A) is a table showing the general map-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing the special map-related determination information. (A) is a configuration example of the hit determination table, (B) is a configuration example of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of the auxiliary game control table. (A) is a configuration example of the jackpot determination table, (B) is a configuration example of the jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of the reach determination table. Special figure 1 is a configuration example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a configuration example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a configuration example of the first look-ahead determination table. This is a configuration example of the second look-ahead determination table. (A) is a configuration example of the jackpot game control table, and (B) is a configuration example of the game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demo movie, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) shows an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probabilistic variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round effect, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending effect. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol display area. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows an example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is a figure which shows an example of N reach. It is a figure which shows an example of L reach. It is a figure which shows an example of L reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 23. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 25. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a movable body production. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a hold production. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 35. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of the staging control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 46. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which schematically showed the structure of the part after the game ball in the game board wins a prize in the 2nd big prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the staging control board side which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of the jackpot determination table according to the first embodiment, and (B) is a configuration example of the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of the big hit game control table according to the first embodiment, and (B) is a configuration example of the small hit game control table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a time chart showing the control content of the normal small hit game, and (B) is a time chart showing the control content of the time-saving small hit game. It is a configuration example of the game state setting table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table, (B) is a configuration example of the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table, and (C) is a configuration example of the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. It is a configuration example of the determination table, and (D) is a configuration example of the ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is the part after step S220. It is a flowchart of the special operation process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 determination process according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the special time saving transition effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the special time saving transition effect. (A) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation promotion image of a normal aspect, and (B) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation promotion image of a special aspect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a special production. Special Figure 2 Based on Story Reach Fluctuations FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example when a special effect is not executed in a variable display. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the 1st specific notice production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the 2nd specific notice production. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific advance notice effect execution determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific advance notice effect type determination table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the large prize opening 14, a predetermined number (9 in the basic embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final result is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■: off), which is the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left. A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. If the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □", will finally light up. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the 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 PY according to a program. The staging control board 120 can be positioned as an staging control unit that controls the staging together with the image control board 140, the voice control circuit 161 and the sub drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the staging control unit includes at least the staging control board 120, and uses the staging device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.) for game staging, customer waiting staging, and operation promotion. It suffices if the production can be controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 and the like. In detail, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and the frame lamp 53 is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

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

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

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

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

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using, for example, a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. When associated with the game state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state.

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation pattern determination / normal map variable display The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using, for example, a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 and the type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 can be appropriately set. For example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is used. As a jackpot symbol A, a jackpot symbol B, and a jackpot symbol C, three types of jackpot symbols are provided, and as a jackpot symbol of special figure 2, three types of jackpot symbols D, a jackpot symbol E, and a jackpot symbol F are used. Can be provided. Then, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

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

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number judgment value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach).

As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" may be different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not generate reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach". In addition, "loss without reach" may be referred to as "loss without reach", and "loss with reach" may be referred to as "loss with reach".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immediately after the reach is established (determined) through normal fluctuations, the N reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped, and the remaining one. This is a production in which the design slows down and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special symbol variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of loss, the remaining one staging symbol stops at a staging symbol different from the staging symbol constituting the reach. If the special symbol variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes at high speed again, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, the special figure display 81 performs variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter, also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), a round game is performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter, also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), a round game is performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, as a partial gaming state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, a gaming state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state is referred to as a "time saving state". That's right. On the other hand, the gaming state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state is referred to as a "non-time saving state". Here, the longer opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time means that it becomes easier for the second starting port 12 to win a game ball. Therefore, the time saving state can be positioned as a gaming state in which the ease of winning the second starting port 12 (easiness of winning the second starting port 12) is higher than that of the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the staging symbol stops after the staging symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the staging symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the staging symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As will be described later, in the special symbol variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but finally, the special symbol lottery result (big hit determination result, jackpot symbol type, reach determination result) is shown. The stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in the embodiment. Then, when the jackpot is notified as a result of the special figure lottery, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that three effect symbols G10 having the same number are arranged side by side (so-called "doublet"). Therefore, in the following, the effect symbol G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed when the jackpot is notified is referred to as a "big hit effect symbol". For example, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed as "7, 7, 7", the jackpot effect symbol is "effect symbol G10 g", and when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed as "9, 9, 9", the jackpot effect symbol is "7, 7, 9". It becomes a staging pattern G10i. Further, the jackpot effect symbol may be abbreviated by the number included in the effect symbol. For example, if the jackpot effect symbol is "effect symbol G10g", the jackpot effect symbol is "7", and if the jackpot effect symbol is "effect symbol G10i", the jackpot effect symbol is "9". Further, as will be described later, in the special figure variation effect, the special figure lottery result is completely shown when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed. However, basically, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are tentatively stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) before the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed in the middle of the special symbol variation effect. This is because the contents of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped and displayed may be changed. For example, after the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a jackpot (relatively disadvantageous to the player), the mode is changed to show another jackpot (relatively advantageous to the player). May be done. Therefore, the staging symbol G10 consisting of the same numbers constituting the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (before being changed) in such a manner that the jackpot is first indicated. Is also referred to as a "big hit production design".

Further, in the special symbol variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but in the middle of the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the effect symbols G10 having the same number. Reach may be performed to temporarily display the stop (temporary stop display). As will be described later, the reach is a production that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state, and the reach is performed, which means that the chance for the jackpot is increased. Therefore, the effect symbol G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 related to the reach is referred to as a "reach effect symbol". For example, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect symbol G10a of "1", the reach effect symbol is "effect symbol G10a" and temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect symbol G10a of "3". , The reach effect symbol is "effect symbol G10c". Further, the reach effect symbol may be abbreviated by a number included in the effect symbol. For example, if the reach effect symbol is "effect symbol G10a", the reach effect symbol is abbreviated as "1", and if the reach effect symbol is "effect symbol G10c", the reach effect symbol is abbreviated as "3".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the reach occurring (special figure). (Stop display), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the loss stitches (so-called “barracuda stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach.

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

Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction are completely all at once. The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped at different points, that is, when a definite stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 stops all at once with the same variation as the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

Note that the temporary stop of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 means that the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 do not move significantly in the place as in the scroll display, but slightly shake or reciprocate on the spot. Say. Therefore, strictly speaking, the state in which the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed is different from the state in which the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed. A definite stop display may be broadly referred to as a "stop display". Further, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the staging symbols are stopped in the order of left staging symbol EZ1 → right staging symbol EZ3 → middle staging symbol EZ2, but the order in which they are stopped ( The method) is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, the establishment of reach will be explained. Even when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss fluctuation), basically, the display unit 50a has the same as the case without the reach described above. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21B, the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 according to the number "5" is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, FIG. As shown in 21 (D), the right effect symbols EZ3 having the same number "5" are arranged horizontally at substantially the center position in the vertical direction and temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) to establish reach. When the reach is established, an image (reach establishment suggestion image) G11 indicating that the reach is established is displayed. Even if the reach is established by the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is continuously performed.

Further, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the staging symbols are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in the order of the left staging symbol EZ1 → the right staging symbol EZ3, but the order (method) of the temporary stop is this. It is not limited to, and can be set as appropriate. Further, the number of the staging pattern constituting the reach is not limited to "5". Further, the position of temporary stop (temporary stop) is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special map variation effect when there is no reach loss and the section from the start of the special map variation effect when reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be set as normal fluctuations. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various notice effects such as so-called "pseudo-ren", cut-in notice, and dialogue notice until the reach is established. Alternatively, it is possible to enter the so-called "zone" until the reach is established.

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

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

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

3 The two small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same loss as the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which is peculiar to the loss with reach, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the display area 50e is formed on the left side of the hold display area 50d. In the display area 50e, the icon representing the currently executed special figure 1 variable display is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d. Although not included, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are related to each other. Therefore, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are collectively referred to as a “hold effect”. In addition, the hold icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Further, the running special figure 1 variation display indicated by the icon is also referred to as “the variation”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, a counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, and the like appearing in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko gaming machine PY is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed.

The game control microcomputer 101 first sets permission for access to the game RAM 104 in the power-on process. This makes it possible to write and read information to the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch (not shown) mounted on the game control board 100 has been operated (whether or not it is ON). The RAM clear switch is basically an operation means that can be operated by a clerk of a game store, and the game RAM 104 is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch.

If the RAM clear switch (not shown) is not operated, the game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the power off flag is ON. The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in the power-off monitoring process described later.

If the power cutoff flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 101 calculates a checksum and compares it with the checksum calculated at the time of power cutoff. The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value and calculating the total.

If the checksum values match, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the stored contents of the game RAM 104 are normal, and manages the setting of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103, and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag and performs the power-on command setting process.

In the power-on command setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a setting process for outputting a power-on command to the effect control board 120 after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time until the power-on command is output is set in the timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. Then, when the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", the predetermined time has elapsed, so the power-on command is set in the predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the staging control board 120 in the output process (S101) described later.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 is for games because the power may not be normally cut off unless the power off flag is ON, or if the RAM clear switch (not shown) is operated. Clear all the game information stored in the RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initially sets the work area of the game RAM 104. In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the effect control board 120, and performs a power-on command setting process.

The game control microcomputer 101 prohibits interrupts (S002) and executes normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) after the power-on processing. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol-related determination information and the special symbol-related determination information are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107), and ends the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", the prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 36. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. General prize-winning prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the gaming RAM 104 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game is completed. In the basic embodiment, the winning rule number is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

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

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

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process relating to the control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing related to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

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

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

The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the running normal figure started (whether to end the stop display of the normal figure). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal figure displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

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

[Special operation processing]
Next, a special operation process relating to the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing related to the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501).

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

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the special symbol and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol designation command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special figure fluctuation pattern random number and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1569. Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the set special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the special map fluctuation pattern including information on the presence or absence of reach and the special map fluctuation time) is included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the counter, timer, flag, buffer and the like appearing in the following description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY 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. 43 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the staging control main process, first, the power-on process is performed according to the power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include various random numbers for determining the content of the effect, such as a random number for determining a stop symbol pattern and a random number for determining a special figure variation effect pattern, which will be described later.

As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start, which will be described later). A command, an ending effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 140.

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

The staging control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 47. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. It is determined whether or not it is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the staging control microcomputer 121 performs a start winning process according to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree. The look-ahead effect includes a hold notice that displays the hold icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect that is performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the special symbol, and the like. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot opening command in the jackpot opening effect start process, and based on the analysis result, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. If it is determined and executed, the effect content of the jackpot opening effect (big hit opening effect pattern) is selected, and the jackpot opening effect start command for starting the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern is issued to the effect RAM 124. Set in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 48 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a front door 23 different from the basic embodiment. The front door 23 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a speaker 52 having a structure different from that of the basic embodiment at the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the front door 23. Further, a first effect button 40k that can be pushed downward is arranged in the center of the upper surface of the upper plate 34 in the left-right direction, and a second effect button 41k that can be pushed backward is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 35. Have been placed.

Further, a frame lamp 53 having a structure different from that of the basic embodiment is arranged on the front door 23 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The frame lamp 53 includes an on-frame light emitting unit 53C arranged in the center of the upper side of the transparent plate 23t of the front door 23 in the left-right direction, a frame left light emitting unit 53L arranged on the left side of the transparent plate 23t of the front door 23, and the front door. The frame right light emitting unit 53R arranged on the right side of the transparent plate 23t of 23 is provided. The gray filled portion with the reference numeral 53 in FIG. 48 represents the light emitting portion of the frame lamp 53 that can be visually recognized by the player.

The light emitting portion 53C on the frame represents the character "TEAMZ", and is formed so as to extend in the left-right direction as a whole. The frame left light emitting portion 53L and the frame right light emitting portion 53R are formed so as to be intermittently extended in the vertical direction as a whole. The frame lamp 53 is partially intermittent, but as a whole, the light emitting portion of the frame left light emitting unit 53L, the light emitting portion of the frame upper light emitting unit 53C, and the light emitting portion of the frame right light emitting unit 53R are transparent plates 23t. It is integrally formed by connecting them in a circumferential shape along the edge.

By the way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment is composed of a so-called "type 1 type 2 type mixer". In one pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a special figure 1 lottery is performed with a prize in the first starting port 11 of a game ball and a big hit is won, a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 14 described later is opened is released. When the special figure 2 lottery is held with the specification called "Type 1 (so-called" Digipachi type ")" to be executed and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, a small hit is won. The small hit game opened by the second big winning opening 15 described later is executed, and the game ball winning the second big winning opening 15 opened by the small hit game enters the specific area 16 (so-called “V zone”) described later. There is a mixture of specifications called "type 2 (so-called" wing monotype ")" in which a jackpot game is executed when passing (so-called "V winning").

Next, FIG. 49 shows a front view of the gaming board unit YU of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 49, in the game area 6, the first large winning device 14D and the second large winning device 15D, in which the game ball can be reversibly changed between the non-winning state and the winning state, can be changed. Is provided. The first big prize device 14D corresponds to the big prize device 14D of the basic embodiment. Therefore, the first big winning device 14D is formed with the first big winning opening 14 that can be changed into a closed mode in which the game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which the game ball can enter. 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the first AT opening / closing member 14k provided in the first prize winning device 14D. Further, the first large winning opening device 14D is provided with a first large winning opening sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered (winning) the first large winning opening 14.

The second prize-winning device 15D is provided directly below the downstream side of the first prize-winning device 14D, and is partially configured in the same manner as the first prize-winning device 14D. The second big winning device 15D is formed with a second big winning opening 15 that can be changed into a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The second AT opening / closing member 15k provided in the second prize-winning device 15D takes a closed mode and an open mode. Further, the second big winning device 15D is provided with a second big winning opening sensor 15a for detecting that the game ball has entered (winning) the second big winning opening 15.

In the first embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out in association with winning the first prize opening 14. On the other hand, 15 prize balls are paid out along with winning the second prize opening 15.

Next, the configuration of the portion of the game board 1 after the game ball has won the second large winning opening 15 will be described. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of a portion of the game board 1 after the game ball has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. As shown in FIG. 50, as a configuration after the game ball has won the second prize opening 15, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball entered in the second prize opening 15 can pass are provided. Has been done. Further, a distribution member 16k capable of distributing the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 into the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 is provided.

The distribution member 16k is configured to be able to move forward and backward by the distribution solenoid 16s (see FIG. 51). The distribution solenoid 16s is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid 16s in the small hit game described later.

The game control microcomputer 101 uses the distribution solenoid 16s to move the distribution member 16k forward and backward, so that the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 and the first passage state. It is possible to set either of the second passing state in which the game ball winning in the two major winning openings 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17. The distribution member 16k is normally held in the advancing position so as to be in the second passing state, and when the small hit game is executed, the sorting member 16k is retracted to the retracting position for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) to be in the first passing state. Change. The details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small hit game will be described later.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a (see FIG. 51) that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area 16 but does not detect a game ball that has passed through a non-specific area 17. The specific area sensor 16a is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and when it detects a game ball, it outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 to the game control board 100.

A transparent window (not shown) made of synthetic resin is provided on the front surface of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, and the game ball winning in the second large winning opening 15 can be placed in the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 16. The player can visually recognize which of the 17 has passed.

Next, the electrical configuration on the game control board 100 side in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the game control board 100 side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 51, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include a first AT solenoid 14s, a second AT solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s.

The game control board 100 is a signal for controlling the drive of the first AT solenoid 14s, the second AT solenoid 15s, and the distribution solenoid 16s for each of the first AT solenoid 14s, the second AT solenoid 15s, and the distribution solenoid 16s. Can be output.

The first AT solenoid 14s is connected to the first AT opening / closing member 14k, and the first AT opening / closing member 14k performs an opening / closing operation by driving the first AT solenoid 14s. The second AT solenoid 15s is connected to the second AT opening / closing member 15k, and the second AT opening / closing member 15k performs an opening / closing operation by driving the second AT solenoid 15s. The distribution solenoid 16s is connected to the distribution member 16k, and the distribution member 16k moves forward and backward with respect to the front surface of the game board 1 by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

Further, as various sensors connected to the game control board 100, the above-mentioned first prize opening sensor 14a, second prize opening sensor 15a, and specific area sensor 16a can output signals to the game control board 100. It is connected.

Next, FIG. 52 shows a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the staging control board 120 side. As described above, the frame lamp 53 is connected to the staging control microcomputer 121 via the sub drive board 162. In detail, the frame lamp 53 includes a frame top light emitting unit 53C, a frame left light emitting unit 53L, and a frame. The staging control microcomputer 121 includes a right light emitting unit 53R, and individually controls lighting for each of the frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R. That is, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R can emit light independently of each other.

Further, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R are provided with LEDs and are configured to be capable of emitting white, yellow, blue, and red. However, the light emitting principle and the light emitting color of the frame left light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R are not particularly limited and may be appropriately changed. Further, the specific shapes of the light emitting portions of the frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R may be appropriately changed.

Next, a gaming state that can be controlled by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, only one type of normal probability state is set as the game state related to the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination. On the other hand, as the gaming state related to the ease of winning the second starting port 12, a non-time saving state (low base state) and a time saving state (high base state) are set as in the basic embodiment. Therefore, in the following, the low-probability low-base gaming state is referred to as a "normal gaming state", and the low-probability high-base gaming state is simply referred to as a "time saving state".

In the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 aims to win a prize in the first starting port 11 and continuously launches a game ball by left-handing to win a prize in the first starting port 11. It is configured so that it is easier to continuously shoot the game ball by hitting right to win the prize in the second starting port 12 while passing the game ball through the gate 13. .. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, left-handed is an appropriate operation mode of the handle 72k for launching a game ball (the player does not suffer any disadvantage), and in the short-time state, right-handed is appropriate (the player is not). It is an operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball (which does not suffer a profit).

Next, the jackpot determination according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 53 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot determination according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 53 (A), as the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table) according to the special figure 1 used in the jackpot determination (first jackpot determination) based on the winning of the first starting port 11. ) And the jackpot determination table (second jackpot determination table) according to the special figure 2 used in the jackpot determination (second jackpot determination) based on the winning of the second starting port 12.

According to the first jackpot determination table, in the first jackpot determination, a jackpot or a loss is determined. On the other hand, according to the second big hit determination table, in the second big hit determination, it is determined to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. As will be described later, when the small hit is determined by the second big hit determination, the stop display of the special figure 2 in the mode of finally showing the small hit is executed in the special figure 2 variable display (predetermined result of "small hit"). Is derived), and the small hit game is executed according to the stop display. Then, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 16, the big hit game is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the first jackpot determination, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is set to 1/319. On the other hand, in the second big hit determination, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is set to 1/319, and the probability of being determined to be a small hit is set to 80/319 (≈1 / 4). Similar to the basic embodiment, in each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is shown in FIG. 53 (A) for the jackpot, small hit, and loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. They are appropriately sorted so that the selectivity is as shown. However, the selection rate of the big hit and the selection rate of the small hit are not particularly limited and can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the first big hit determination, a small hit may be included as a big hit determination result. Alternatively, in the second jackpot determination, the jackpot may not be included as the jackpot determination result.

Next, the jackpot symbol according to the first embodiment will be described. As mentioned above, the jackpot symbol is a special symbol that suggests the type of jackpot along with the jackpot winning. The jackpot symbol is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, and the jackpot symbol type determination is performed using the jackpot symbol type determination table. FIG. 53B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53 (B), as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1, three types of jackpot symbols A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C are provided. According to the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the special figure 1, the jackpot symbol A is selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot symbol B is selected with a probability of 45%, and the jackpot symbol C is selected with a probability of 45%. Further, as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, one kind of jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol D is provided. According to the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the special figure 2, the jackpot symbol D is selected with a probability of 100%.

The number of jackpot symbol types according to the special figures 1 and 2, and the selection rate of each jackpot symbol type are not limited to the first embodiment and may be appropriately set. Further, the small hit symbol may have a plurality of types like the big hit symbol, and the selection rate of each small hit symbol type may be appropriately set.

Next, the jackpot game according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, in the jackpot game, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 opened in the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and in the small hit game executed after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. It is executed when passing through the specific area 16 (V winning). The jackpot game component that constitutes the jackpot game, in other words, the jackpot game control table for controlling the jackpot game, is the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and more specifically, the jackpot symbol that is the execution trigger of the jackpot game. It is associated with the type and the type of the small hit symbol. FIG. 54A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment.

Even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the big hit game is not executed. Therefore, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the direct execution trigger of the big hit game is that the game ball passes through the specific area 16, but the game ball does not win the second big winning opening 15. It is not possible to pass through the specific area 16, and the winning of the second big winning opening 15 can be realized by opening the second big winning opening 15, and the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is executed by the small hit game. Therefore, the stop display of the small hit symbol shall be included in the execution opportunity of the big hit game.

Further, in the following, the stop display of the small hit symbol is referred to as "small hit / small hit", and the stop display of the big hit symbol and the passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 are referred to as "big hit". / It will be a big hit. "

As shown in FIG. 54 (A), the number of executions of the round game related to the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter, also referred to as “first jackpot game”) is 8 times, which corresponds to the jackpot symbol B. The number of executions of the attached jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as "second jackpot game") and the round game related to the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter, also referred to as "third jackpot game") is 4. It is a round game, and the number of executions of the round game related to the big hit game (hereinafter, also referred to as “fourth big hit game”) associated with the big hit symbol D is 15 times. Further, the number of executions of the round game related to the big hit game (hereinafter, also referred to as “fifth big hit game”) associated with the small hit symbol is 15 times. The fifth big hit game is executed in response to the end of the small hit game when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game component also includes the type of the jackpot to be opened. As shown in FIG. 54 (A), the first big winning opening 14 is set to be open in all round games of all big hit games regardless of the special symbol type. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 14 in the round game is set to one for all the round games of all the big hit games regardless of the special symbol type. The time for each opening (opening time) is set to 29.5 seconds, and the time for closing after opening (closing time) is set to 2.0 seconds. No closing time is set for the last round game in each jackpot game. This is because, after the opening of the first large winning opening 14 related to the final round game is completed, the ending in which the closing of the first large winning opening 14 is maintained is performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the opening time of all jackpot games (“OP time” in FIG. 54 (A)) is set to 10.0 seconds regardless of the special symbol type, and the ending time of all jackpot games is set. (“ED time” in FIG. 54 (A)) is set to 10.0 seconds.

The specific value related to the jackpot game component is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the opening time and the ending time may be set to different values depending on the game state when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the types of the large winning openings 14 and 15 to be opened may be different depending on the order of the round games. Further, depending on the order of the round games, the number of times the large winning openings 14 and 15 are opened, the total time that the large winning openings 14 and 15 are opened in the round game, and the closing after the large winning openings 14 and 15 are opened. The related time (closing time) may be different. Further, depending on the type of the small hit symbol, the number of times the round game is executed in the big hit game and the total time during which the large winning openings 14 and 15 can be opened may be different.

Next, the small hit game according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the opening and closing of the big winning openings 14 and 15 in the small hit game by using the small hit game control table. In the first embodiment, the small hit game control table is set in association with the game state (small hit game state) when the stop display of the small hit symbol that triggers the small hit game is performed. .. It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of small hit symbols, and the small hit game control table may be set in association with the small hit game state and the type of the small hit symbol. Further, the small hit game control table may be set in association with only the type of the small hit symbol.

The small hit game control table stores elements (small hit game components) that constitute a small hit game, particularly for opening and closing the large winning openings 14 and 15. The components of the small hit game include the type of large winning opening to be opened, the number of times the large winning opening is opened in the small hit game, the opening time for each opening (opening pattern), and the time to close until the next opening (closing time). , Opening (small hit OP) time (opening time), ending (small hit ED) time (ending time), and the like are included. That is, the small hit game component is associated with the small hit game state. FIG. 54B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the small hit game control table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 54 (B), the small hit game control table is associated with the small hit game state. That is, the small hit game control table (normal small hit game control table) used when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game state, and the small hit symbol when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the time saving state. There is a small hit game control table (small hit game control table for shortening the working hours) used for.

In the following, the small hit game controlled / executed using the normal small hit game control table is referred to as "normal small hit game", and is controlled / executed using the time saving small hit game control table. The small hit game is called a "short-time small hit game".

As shown in FIG. 54 (B), the second big winning opening 15 is opened once in all the small hit games. The opening time of the second big winning opening 15 in each small hit game is 1.8 seconds. Further, the opening time of the normal small hit game is 10.0 seconds, and the ending time is 1.0 second. On the other hand, the opening time of the time-saving small hit game is 2.0 seconds, and the ending time is 2.0 seconds.

Here, the details of the small hit game will be described with reference to FIG. 55. FIG. 55 (A) is a time chart showing the flow of a normal small hit game, and FIG. 55 (B) is a time chart showing the flow of a time-saving small hit game.

As shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop display of the special figure 2 in the normal game state, the normal small hit game is performed. Then, in response to the start of the normal small hit game, the opening (small hit OP) in which the closed state of the second big winning opening 15 is first held is performed. This small hit OP continues until 10.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the normal small hit game, and when this small hit OP ends, the second big winning opening 15 is opened (small hit opening is performed). , The distribution member 16k retracts and enters the first passing state. This small hit opening continues until 1.8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the opening, or until 10 game balls win the second large winning opening 15, while the evacuation of the distribution member 16k is performed. Continue until 0.5 seconds have passed after the start of the evacuation. Then, when the small hit opening is completed, the second large winning opening 15 is closed and the ending (small hit ED) in which the closed state is maintained is performed. This small hit ED continues until 2.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit ED, and the normal small hit game ends when the small hit ED ends.

As shown in FIG. 55 (B), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the time saving small hit game is performed. Then, in response to the start of the time-saving small hit game, the opening (small hit OP) in which the closed state of the second large winning opening 15 is first held is performed. This small hit OP continues until 2.0 seconds have passed after the start of the time-saving small hit game, and when the small hit OP ends, the second big winning opening 15 is opened (small hit opening is performed), and at the same time, the small hit OP is opened. The distribution member 16k retracts and enters the first passing state. This small hit opening continues until 1.8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the opening, or until 10 game balls win the second large winning opening 15, while the evacuation of the distribution member 16k is performed. Continue until 0.5 seconds have passed after the start of the evacuation. Then, when the small hit opening is completed, the second large winning opening 15 is closed and the ending (small hit ED) in which the closed state is maintained is performed. This small hit ED continues until 2.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit ED, and the time-saving small hit game ends when the small hit ED ends.

In addition, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 during the normal small hit game and the time-saving small hit game is in the non-specific area 17 because the distribution member 16k is in the retracted position in the first passing state. While passing through the specific area 16 without flowing down to, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is in the advanced position, it flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific area 17. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the big hit game is performed according to the end of the small hit game.

When a game ball enters (wins) the second large winning opening 15 during a small hit game, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 16. Is done.

In this way, the first big winning opening 14 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 15 is opened in the small hit game. Then, when the player wins the first prize opening 14, the player gets 15 prize balls, and when he wins the second prize opening 15, the player gets 15 prize balls. Here, when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed, the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is not opened, so the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is not opened. Can't win a prize. However, it is possible to win a prize in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Then, when the player wins the first starting opening 11, the player gets four prize balls, and when he wins the second starting opening 12, he gets two prize balls. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the prize balls that can be obtained (in terms of ball ejection performance), the big hit game and the small hit game can be positioned as a game that is more advantageous to the player than usual.

Next, the gaming states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 newly shifts with the end of the jackpot game, and the termination conditions related to each gaming state will be described. In the first embodiment, the game state newly transitioned with the end of the jackpot game and the end condition related to each game state are associated with the special symbol caused by the jackpot game.

Further, the fact that the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed, and that the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed and the first jackpot game is executed may be referred to as "big hit 1". Similarly, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, and the jackpot symbol D are stopped and displayed, and the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, and the jackpot symbol D are stopped and displayed, and the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot are displayed. The execution of the game may be referred to as "big hit 2", "big hit 3", or "big hit 4". Further, in the small hit game based on the stop display of the small hit symbol, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 passes through the specific area 16, and the fifth big hit game is executed after the passage. It may also be called "5".

FIG. 56 shows the type of special symbol (special symbol type) that triggers the occurrence of the jackpot game in the case of a jackpot, the gaming state that shifts with the end of the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol type, and the gaming state. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the game state setting table which showed the relationship with the said end condition.

As shown in FIG. 56, when the type of the special symbol that triggers the occurrence of the jackpot in the case of a jackpot is the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, and the small hit symbol, it corresponds to the special symbol type. With the end of the big hit game (1st big hit game, 2nd big hit game, 4th big hit game, 5th big hit game), it shifts to the time saving state (low probability high base game state). And, the end condition is set in this time saving state. The end conditions relating to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, and the small hit symbol are configured by executing the special diagram 2 variable display 10 times. Therefore, the time saving state that shifts with the end of the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, and the jackpot symbol executed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is a special figure without executing the jackpot game. 2 It can be continued until the variable display is executed 10 times.

In addition, when the type of the special symbol that triggers the occurrence of the jackpot in the case of a jackpot is the jackpot symbol C, the normal gaming state (3rd jackpot game) is accompanied by the end of the jackpot game (third jackpot game) corresponding to the special symbol type. Shift to low probability low base game state). And, the end condition is not set in this normal game state.

If the special figure 1 lottery is performed based on the winning of the first starting port 11, the jackpot will be won with a probability of about 1/319. Then, when the jackpot symbol type determination is determined to be the jackpot symbol A, the first jackpot game including eight round games is performed, and when the jackpot symbol type determination is determined to be the jackpot symbols B and C, four times. The first big hit game including the round game is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 lottery is performed based on the winning of the second starting port 12, the big hit is also won with a probability of about 1/319. Then, when the jackpot symbol D is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, the fourth jackpot game including the 15 round games is performed. Furthermore, if the special figure 2 lottery is held, there is a 1/4 chance of winning a small hit. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, the fifth big hit game including the 15 round games is performed. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player to perform the special figure 2 lottery than to perform the special figure 1 lottery.

In addition, according to the end of the first big hit game and the third big hit game based on the special figure 1 lottery, the time saving specified number of times shifts to the time saving state of 10 times, while the second big hit game based on the special figure 2 lottery. , And, according to the end of the 5th big hit game, the time saving specified number of times shifts to the time saving state of 10 times. In addition, when the second big hit game based on the special figure 1 lottery ends, it shifts to the normal game state, while when the big hit game based on the special figure 2 lottery ends, it shifts to the normal game state. There is no such thing. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the gaming state that shifts after the jackpot game, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player to perform the special figure 2 lottery than to perform the special figure 2 lottery.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the time may be shortened due to an occurrence trigger different from the jackpot. The trigger other than this jackpot is that the special figure variable display is executed a specific number of times without a jackpot in the normal gaming state. The trigger for the occurrence of this time reduction state is referred to as "ceiling time reduction", and the time reduction state generated by reaching the ceiling is referred to as "ceiling time reduction". On the other hand, the time saving state caused by the big hit is called "big hit time saving". Further, the specific number of times of executing the special figure variable display related to the ceiling time reduction may be referred to as "ceiling", and in the first embodiment, the specific number of times related to the ceiling time reduction is set to 800 times.

Further, the end condition of the ceiling time reduction is that the special figure 2 variable display is executed 900 times without a big hit. That is, the ceiling time reduction can be continued until the special figure 2 variable display is executed 900 times without a big hit, and the time reduction specified number of times related to the ceiling time reduction is 900 times.

As the effect mode in the first embodiment, the effect is executed by the normal effect mode suggesting that the normal game state is the normal game state, and the jackpot time reduction suggests that the jackpot time is shortened. The effect is executed by the mode, and in the ceiling time reduction, the effect is basically executed by the ceiling effect mode suggesting that the ceiling time is shortened.

In the normal effect mode, as described above, except when SP reach or L reach is executed, basically, the normal background images G111 to G113 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the normal BGM is displayed from the speaker 52. It is output. In the time saving effect mode, the time saving background image G130 is basically displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52, except when the story reach described later is being executed. In the ceiling effect mode, the ceiling background image G140 is basically displayed on the display unit 50a, and the ceiling BGM is output from the speaker 52, except for a specific period described later.

Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the first embodiment will be described. The special figure variation pattern determination is performed based on the special figure variation pattern determination table. The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table, special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the normal gaming state and a special figure used in the time saving state. It is separated from the fluctuation pattern judgment table.

In the following, the special figure variation pattern determination table used in the normal gaming state is referred to as a "normal special figure variation pattern determination table", and the special figure variation pattern determination table used in the time reduction state is referred to as "time reduction". It is called "special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table". Further, among the normal special figure fluctuation pattern judgment tables, the one related to special figure 1 is referred to as "normal special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table", and the one related to special figure 2 is referred to as "normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table". Refer to. Similarly, among the time-saving special figure fluctuation pattern judgment tables, the one related to special figure 1 is referred to as "time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table", and the one related to special figure 2 is referred to as "time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table". It is called.

Further, in the time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, the one used for the first special figure 2 variable display when the jackpot game time is shortened and the special figure 2 variable display other than the first when the jackpot time is shortened are displayed. Some are used and some are used when the ceiling time is shortened. In the following, what is used for the first special figure 2 variable display when the jackpot time is shortened is referred to as "special jackpot time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table", and the special figure 2 variable display other than the first when the jackpot time is shortened is referred to. The one used at the time of the above is referred to as "normal jackpot time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table", and the one used at the time of ceiling time reduction is referred to as "ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table".

FIG. 57 (A) is a configuration example of the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table, FIG. 57 (B) is a configuration example of the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, and FIG. 57 (C) is a special jackpot. FIG. 57 (D) is a configuration example of the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 57 (D) is a configuration example of the ceiling time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It should be noted that the normal special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is configured to be the same as the non-time saving state portion of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of FIG. 11 in the basic embodiment. Therefore, the illustration and description of the fluctuation pattern determination table in FIG. 1 are usually omitted. Further, the illustration and description of the normal special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 57 (A), the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table further includes a time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “big hit” and a jackpot determination result “loss”. There is a time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with.

The time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP21) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing effect described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "Special 1 blessing". It is called "big hit fluctuation". Further, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP22) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation effect based on this special figure variation pattern, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure fluctuation pattern "special 1 shortened loss fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 57 (B), the normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table further includes a normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “big hit” and a jackpot determination. Normal jackpot time saving feature associated with the result "small hit" Figure 2 Normal jackpot time saving feature associated with the jackpot judgment result "missing" and reach judgment "with reach" (reaching loss) FIG. 2 There are a variation pattern determination table and a normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table in which a jackpot determination result “loss” and a reach determination are associated with “no reach” (loss without reach).

The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP71) can be selected. The special map fluctuation time related to this special map fluctuation pattern is 60 seconds, and in the special map fluctuation effect based on this special map fluctuation pattern, normal fluctuation → reach establishment → story reach are executed in order, and this special map fluctuation pattern. Is called "story jackpot fluctuation". The normal big hit time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to a small hit is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP73) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 60 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, normal fluctuation → reach establishment → story reach are sequentially executed as in the case of story jackpot fluctuation. This special figure fluctuation pattern is called "story small hit fluctuation".

In addition, story reach is a reach production performed in a state where reach is established like SP reach and L reach, and in story reach, a predetermined story is developed like SP reach and L reach. A background image dedicated to story reach consisting of (animation) is displayed on the entire display unit 50a.

The normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss with reach is configured so that two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP75 and THP76) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to the first of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP75) is 50 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the story jackpot fluctuation and the story small hit fluctuation As in the case, normal fluctuation → reach establishment → story reach are executed in order, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called “story loss fluctuation”. In addition, the special map fluctuation time related to the second (THP76) of the two types of special map fluctuation patterns related to the loss with reach is 10 seconds, and the special map fluctuation effect based on this special map fluctuation pattern usually fluctuates. After that, a general so-called "reach fanning effect" is executed to incite whether or not the reach is established by using the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, but the reach is not established and the loss is shown as it is. The stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, and this special symbol fluctuation pattern is referred to as "reach-gase loss fluctuation". In the normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss with reach, it is determined that there is a story loss variation with a probability of 30%, and it is determined that there is a reach loss variation with a probability of 70%.

In the following, the story jackpot fluctuation and the story small hit fluctuation may be referred to as "story-per-story fluctuation". In addition, story jackpot fluctuations, story small hit fluctuations, and story loss fluctuations are sometimes referred to as "story reach fluctuations."

The normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss without reach is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP77) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation effect based on this special figure variation pattern, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure fluctuation pattern "special 2 shortened loss fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 57 (C), the special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table further includes a special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “big hit” and a jackpot determination. Special jackpot time saving feature associated with the result "small hit" Figure 2 Special jackpot time saving feature associated with the fluctuation pattern judgment table and the jackpot judgment result "loss" and reach judgment "with reach" (loss with reach) FIG. 2 There are a variation pattern determination table and a special jackpot time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table in which a jackpot determination result “loss” and a reach determination are associated with “no reach” (loss without reach).

The special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the jackpot is configured so that two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP71 and THP72) can be selected. The first of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP71) is "story jackpot fluctuation". Further, the special map fluctuation time related to the second (THP72) of the two types of special map fluctuation patterns related to the jackpot is 20 seconds, and the special map variation effect based on this special map variation pattern is a special effect described later. Is performed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called "special jackpot fluctuation". In the special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the jackpot, the story jackpot fluctuation is determined with a probability of 80%, and the special jackpot fluctuation is determined with a probability of 20%.

The special big hit time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to a small hit is configured so that two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP73 and THP74) can be selected. The first of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns (THP73) is "story small hit fluctuation". Further, the special figure fluctuation time related to the second (THP74) of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns related to the small hit is 20 seconds, and the special figure fluctuation effect described later in the special figure fluctuation effect based on this special figure fluctuation pattern. The production is performed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called "special small hit fluctuation". In the special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the small hit, the story jackpot fluctuation is determined with a probability of 80%, and the special jackpot fluctuation is determined with a probability of 20%.

The special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss with reach is configured in the same manner as the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss with reach. Further, the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss without reach is configured in the same manner as the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss without reach. Further, in the following, the special jackpot fluctuation and the special small hit fluctuation may be referred to as "special hit fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 57 (D), the ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table further includes a ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “big hit” and a jackpot determination result “ There is a ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with "small hit" and a ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the big hit determination result "loss".

The ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP78) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing effect described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "Special 2 blessing". It is called "big hit fluctuation". Further, the ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the small hit is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP79) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing effect described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "Special 2 blessing". It is called "small hit fluctuation". Further, the ceiling time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the loss is configured so that one type of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP77) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation effect based on this special figure variation pattern, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure fluctuation pattern "special 2 shortened loss fluctuation".

It should be noted that the special 1 blessing jackpot fluctuation and the 2nd blessing jackpot fluctuation differ only in the type of starting port (1st starting port 11 and 2nd starting port 12) as the information possessed by the special figure fluctuation pattern. The contents of the blessing effect performed in the special figure variation effect based on the figure variation pattern are the same. In addition, the special 2 blessing jackpot fluctuation and the 2nd blessing small hit fluctuation differ only in the jackpot determination result (big hit, small hit) as the information possessed by the special map fluctuation pattern, and the special map based on the special map fluctuation pattern. The contents of the blessing effect performed by the variable effect are the same. Therefore, in the following, the special 1 blessing jackpot fluctuation, the special 2 blessing jackpot fluctuation, and the special 2 blessing jackpot fluctuation may be referred to as "blessing hit fluctuation".

Further, in the first embodiment, in each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern that generates the same effect flow is selected in the case of the big hit and the case of the small hit. It is configured. This is because, when simply comparing the 4th big hit game and the small hit game according to Special Figure 2, the 4th big hit game is more advantageous to the player in terms of the number of prize balls that can be obtained, but basically. Is configured to pass the specific area 16 when the game ball is continuously fired by hitting the game ball to the right in the small hit game, and as a result, when the small hit game is executed, there is a high probability (small). (As a basic route when the winning game is executed), the 5th big hit game having the same prize ball performance as the 4th big hit game is executed, and further, the same after the 4th big hit game and after the 5th big hit game. This is because the big hit and the small hit according to the special figure 2 are substantially the same in terms of the degree of advantage to the player because the time saving state is changed to the time saving specified number of times. Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the special figure variation effect corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display, the case where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the case where the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display. Then, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed in the same predetermined mode (doublet).

Further, regarding the special figure 1 fluctuation display, the special figure fluctuation time in the case of a big hit in the time reduction state is 10 seconds, and the special figure fluctuation time in the case of loss in the time reduction state is 3 seconds. Regarding the special figure 2 fluctuation display, the special figure fluctuation time in the case of a big hit and a small hit in the ceiling time reduction is 10 seconds, and the special figure fluctuation time in the case of loss in the time reduction state is 3 seconds. .. Therefore, in the ceiling time reduction, the special figure fluctuation time is clearly shorter as a whole than in the normal gaming state in which the special figure 1 variation display is executed (see FIG. 11).

Next, processing that is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 and whose processing content is significantly different from that of the basic embodiment, and processing that is not performed in the basic embodiment will be described. The processing content described below is an example and is not limited to the content.

First, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. FIG. 58 shows a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 58, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special operation process (S106) in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) described in the basic embodiment in the same manner as in the basic embodiment. .. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a specific area control process as step S107 after the special operation process (S106). After the specific area control process (S107), another process (S107) in the basic embodiment is performed as step S108.

In the specific area control process (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 opens and closes the specific area 16 in the small hit game based on the game state, specifically, whether it is the normal game state or the time saving state. In other words, the process of controlling the operation of the distribution member 16k is performed. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special operation status "6" when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the special operation status "6" is set, the game control microcomputer 101 opens and closes the specific area 16 in the specific area control process (S107) with reference to the start of the small hit game. The opening / closing of the specific area 16 (operation of the distribution member 16k) is controlled so that the time chart of the small hit game shown in 55 is realized.

Next, the sensor detection process (S104) will be described. However, the game control microcomputer 101 executes up to step S220 in the sensor detection process (S104) described in the basic embodiment in the same manner as in the basic embodiment. Therefore, the processing after step S220 will be described. FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the sensor detection process according to the first embodiment, and the portion after step S220 is shown in FIG.

In step S221, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first special winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S225 when the game ball has not won in the first large winning opening 14 (NO in S221), and when the game ball has won in the first large winning opening 14 (NO). YES in S221), in step S222, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 is "11" or more.

The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 in one round game of the big hit game or one small hit game. .. It is assumed that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared by the game control microcomputer 101 when each round of the big hit game ends or when one small hit game ends. In the first embodiment, the number of pieces allowed to win in the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 in one round game and one small hit game (AT winning specified number) is It is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 and the step S226 described later are performed.

When the game control microcomputer 101 has a counter value of "11" or more (YES in S222), the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S225, and the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, , If it is less than "11" (NO in S222), in step S223, the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is added by "1", and in step S224, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. The first big winning opening prize ball processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S225. In the first prize-winning opening prize ball processing, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the prize-ball counter for the first-largest prize-winning opening 14 as the number of prize-balls according to the winning of the first prize-winning opening 14 (first). In the embodiment, "15") is added, and a command indicating that the player has won the first prize opening 14 (first prize opening command) is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

In step S225, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second special winning opening 15, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second large winning opening sensor 15a. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S229 when the game ball has not won in the second big winning opening 15 (NO in S225), and when the game ball has won in the second big winning opening 15 (NO). YES in S225), in step S226, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 is "11" or more.

When the game control microcomputer 101 has a counter value of "11" or more (YES in S226), the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S229, and the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, , If it is less than "11" (NO in S226), in step S227, the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is added by "1", and in step S228, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. The second big winning opening prize ball processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S229. In the second big prize opening prize ball processing, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the prize ball counter for the second big winning opening 15 to display the number of prize balls according to the winning of the second big winning opening 15 (first). In the embodiment, "15") is added, and a command indicating that the second prize opening 15 has been won (second prize opening winning command) is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

In step S229, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The game control microcomputer 101 finishes the sensor detection process as it is when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16 (NO in S229), and YES when the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 (YES in S229). ), In step S230, the specific area passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area 16 is turned on in the predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and in step S231, the specific area indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area 16 is specified. The area passage command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and the sensor detection process is completed.

In the game control microcomputer 101, the first big prize opening winning command, the second big winning opening winning command, and the specific area passing command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 are sent to the effect control board in the output process of step S101. Send to 120. The staging control board 120 (microcomputer 121 for staging control) wins the first prize opening 14 by receiving the first prize opening prize command, the second prize opening winning command, and the specific area passage command. It is recognized that the winning of the second large winning opening 15 and the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball have been performed.

Next, the special operation process according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 60 shows a flowchart of the special operation process according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 60, in the special operation process according to the first embodiment, the process relating to the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, the first prize-winning device 14D, and the second prize-winning device 15D is 6 It is divided into two statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6" is assigned to each of these statuses.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". The process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "6", the small hit game is performed. The control process (S1507) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default (according to the clearing of the gaming RAM 104).

The small hit game control process (S1507) is a process performed in the small hit game. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a small hit game control table (see FIG. 54 (B)) according to the game state in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. , Set the special operation status "6". Then, when the special operation status "6" is set, the game control microcomputer 101 has a small hit game control process (S1507) based on the set small hit game control table, and the small hit game control microcomputer 101 is shown in FIG. 55. The opening / closing of the second special winning opening 15 (operation of the second AT opening / closing member 15k) is controlled so that the time chart of the game is realized.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, that is, whether or not the specific area passage flag is turned on when the small hit game ends in the small hit game control process. judge. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game based on the passage to the specific area 16, as in the case where the stop display of the big hit symbol is performed. , Steps S1762 to S1765 in the special symbol determination process described later are performed, and the specific area passage flag is turned off. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16, the "special operation status" is changed to "1" in order to enable the next variable display of the special figure.

Further, the game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting a game state to be controlled after the big hit game when the big hit game ends. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 has a game state setting table (see FIG. 56) according to the type of the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. ) Is set in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state based on the set game state setting table.

When the game control microcomputer 101 controls in the time saving state after the big hit game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to shift to the time saving state. Further, at this time, the game control microcomputer 101 also sets the continuation period in order to specify the continuation period of the time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the variable display in FIG. 2, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the time saving specified number of times (10 times) to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104. Set to. When the game control microcomputer 101 controls after the big hit game in the normal game state, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the normal game state by not turning on the time reduction flag in the time reduction flag area of the game RAM 104.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state to be controlled after the big hit game in the game state setting process (S1506), but here, it is not set to the high probability state as in the basic embodiment. Therefore, a specific number of times related to the ceiling (800 times in the first embodiment) is set in the ceiling remaining number counter described later. By this process, the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display until the ceiling is reached is counted.

Next, the special figure 2 determination process according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 61 shows a flowchart of the special figure 2 determination process according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 61, in the special figure 2 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first performs a second big hit determination in step S1620. In the second big hit determination, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and corresponds to the hold order 1, and collates them with the second big hit determination table. , Big hit, small hit, or loss.

In step S1621, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is not a jackpot, it proceeds to step S1626, and if it determines that it is a jackpot, it selects the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the special figure 2 in step S1622, and determines the jackpot symbol type in step S1623. conduct.

In the jackpot symbol type determination, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the jackpot symbol type random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and collates with the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, it is determined which jackpot symbol type it is. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot symbol type, in step S1624, a symbol type flag indicating the jackpot symbol type, which is the determination result, is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and the determination result is determined in step S1625. The symbol designation command indicating the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104, the special diagram 2 determination process is completed, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

In step S1626, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is not a small hit, it proceeds to step S1629, and if it determines that it is a small hit, in step S1627, a symbol type flag indicating a small hit symbol is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and step S1628. In, the symbol designation command indicating the small hit symbol is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104, the special diagram 2 determination process is completed, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

In step S1629, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a symbol type flag indicating a lost symbol according to special figure 2 in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and in step S1630, a symbol designation command indicating a lost symbol related to special figure 2. Is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104, the special figure 2 determination process is completed, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

Next, FIG. 62 shows a flowchart of the special symbol determination process according to the first embodiment, which explains the special symbol determination process according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 62, in the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol in step S1751, that is, in step S1703, the timer for special operation is set. It is determined whether or not the set special figure confirmation time has elapsed (special operation counter = 0).

If the special symbol confirmation time has not elapsed, the game control microcomputer 101 ends the special symbol determination process, and if the special symbol confirmation time has elapsed, the special symbol currently stopped and displayed in step S1752 is the jackpot symbol. It is determined whether or not it is. If it is a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1762, and if it is not a big hit symbol, in step S1753, it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol.

If it is a small hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1766, and if it is not a small hit symbol, in step S1754, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling remaining number counter is larger than "0". The value of the ceiling remaining number counter counts the remaining number of times (ceiling remaining number) of the special figure variable display that can be executed until the ceiling is reached, and is provided in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104.

The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1760 if the number of remaining ceilings is not greater than "0", and subtracts "1" from the value of the remaining number of ceiling counters in step S1755 if the number of remaining ceilings is greater than "0". Then, in step S1756, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling remaining count counter is "0".

If the number of remaining ceilings is not "0", the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1760, and if the number of remaining ceilings is "0", in step S1757, it is determined whether or not the game is currently in the normal gaming state. do. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1760 if it is not in the normal game state, and in step S1758 if it is in the normal game state, the time reduction flag is turned ON and the end condition of the time reduction state that shifts based on reaching the ceiling. By setting the time reduction specified number of times "900" related to the above to the time reduction remaining number counter, the time reduction state (ceiling time reduction) in which the time reduction specified number of times is 900 times is shifted.

Subsequently, in step S1759, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a command indicating that the ceiling has been reached (ceiling arrival designation command) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and proceeds to step S1760.

The game control microcomputer 101 confirms ON / OFF of the time reduction flag in step S1760, sets a game state specification command indicating the current game state in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and sets a special operation status in step S1761. Is changed to "1" to end the special symbol confirmation process.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process in step S1762. In the jackpot game preparation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first sets a jackpot game control table according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state setting table according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104.

The game control microcomputer 101 further turns on the jackpot opening flag indicating that the jackpot game is being opened according to the type of the special symbol displayed as a stop in the predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and further, the special symbol. A jackpot opening command indicating that the opening of the jackpot game according to the type of is started is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 resets the value of the ceiling remaining count counter in step S1763, turns off the time saving flag in step S1764, and sets the value of the time saving remaining number counter to "0" to set the game state. Is reset (shifted to the normal gaming state), the special operation status is changed to "4" in step S1765, and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a small hit game preparation process in step S1766, changes the special operation status to "6" in step S1767, and ends the special symbol determination process.

In the small hit game preparation process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a small hit game control table according to the current game state in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a predetermined opening time (time from the start of the small hit game to the start of the first opening of the second big winning opening 15) based on the small hit game control table. Set in the special operation timer.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the small hit opening flag indicating that the small hit game is being opened in the predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and further, the opening command indicating that the small hit game is started. (Small hit opening command) is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

Next, an effect (special time-saving transition effect) that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when the pachinko game machine PY1 transitions to the time-saving state without reaching the ceiling and executing the jackpot game will be described. The special time-saving transition effect mainly includes a right-handed promotion effect that encourages right-handed hitting, and a period from reaching the ceiling (when the time-saving state is transitioned without executing the big hit game) to a small hit (or big hit). Includes a connecting effect that connects the two in a timely manner.

The right-handed promotion effect is executed because it was in a normal game state before reaching the ceiling, so a game was performed in which a game ball was fired by left-handed, but the time was shortened when the ceiling was reached. This is because the game has been switched to a game in which a game ball is fired by hitting right. In addition, the connection effect is performed in the time saving state (ceiling time saving) triggered by reaching the ceiling, the special figure fluctuation time related to the special figure 2 is shorter than in the normal game state, and the small hit is determined by the second big hit judgment. Since the probability of winning is about 1/4, there is a high possibility that the small hit game will be executed relatively early after reaching the ceiling, so it is a big deal until the small hit game is executed. This is because it is not until the production is done, but it is solid to perform some kind of production so as not to drastically reduce the entertainment interest.

Further, the special time saving transition effect is mainly executed by the display unit 50a. The mode of the special time saving transition effect is different depending on whether there is a special figure 1 hold or no special figure 1 hold when the state is changed to the time saving state (reaching the ceiling). Therefore, a specific example of the special time saving transition effect will be described. FIG. 63 shows a specific example of the special time saving transition effect executed on the display unit 50a when there is no special figure 1 hold when the transition to the time saving state (ceiling is reached), and FIG. 64 shows the transition to the time saving state (ceiling). A specific example of the special time saving transition effect executed on the display unit 50a when there is a special figure 1 hold when (reached) is shown.

In the following, the special time saving transition effect when there is no special figure 1 hold when transitioning to the time saving state (ceiling reached) is referred to as "first special time saving transition effect", and the transition to the time saving state (ceiling reached). The special time saving transition effect when there is a special figure 1 hold at that time is referred to as a "second special time saving transition effect". Further, for convenience, in FIGS. 63 and 64, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted, but in reality, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variablely displayed according to the special figure 1 variable display and the special figure 2 variable display. Shall also be executed.

First, the first special time saving transition effect will be described. However, it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling is a loss without reach. Further, it is assumed that the number of special figure 1 hold at this time is "1", and the look-ahead determination result related to the special figure 1 hold is a loss without reach.

For example, when the special figure 1 variation display relating to reaching the ceiling is executed, the first normal background image G111 is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 63 (A), and the first normal background image is displayed. The variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 based on the special map variation pattern related to the special diagram 1 variation display is superimposed on the G111. Further, the icon HA1 corresponding to the execution special figure 1 variable display and the hold icon HA2 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1 are displayed.

Here, when the stop display of the lost symbol is performed in the special figure variable display related to reaching the ceiling, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a loss without reach. Therefore, it is shown in FIG. 63 (B) according to the stop display. As described above, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the loss without reach is superimposed on the first normal background image G111. Here, when the special figure confirmation time elapses after the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, the ceiling time is shortened and the ceiling arrival designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 120.

Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the ceiling arrival designation command, the effect time reduction transition effect is started. The effect control microcomputer 121 first starts a right-handed promotion effect as a special time-saving transition effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 63 (C), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the image G31 (first right-handed promotion image G31) related to the right-handed promotion effect on the entire display unit 50a. The first right-handed promotion image G31 includes an image G31a (right-handed character image G31a: “right-handed” in FIG. 63 (C)) indicating that right-handedness is urged, and a graphic representation of urging right-handedness. The represented image G31b (right-handed graphic image G31b: “block arrow pointing to the right (right block arrow)” in FIG. 63 (C)) is included. Specifically, in the first right-handed character image G31, the right-handed graphic image G31b is arranged immediately above the right-handed character image G31a, and the right-handed character image G31a and the right-handed graphic image G31b are integrally displayed. Has been done. The integrated right-handed character image G31a and the right-handed graphic image G31b are largely displayed on the entire display unit 50a.

The display of the first right-handed promotion image G31 is performed for 3 seconds. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the connection effect at the timing when the first right-handed promotion image G31 is erased, as shown in FIG. 63 (D). In the connecting effect, the background image G140 dedicated to the ceiling time reduction (the background image G140 for the ceiling time reduction) is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. That is, the display unit 50a switches from the first normal background image G111 to the first right-handed promotion image G31 on the occasion of the transition to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling), and the first right-handed promotion image is triggered by the start of the connecting effect. The background image G140 for shortening the ceiling time is switched from G31.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 superimposes and displays an image G32 (big hit time reduction suggestion image G32) suggesting that the jackpot time reduction will occur in the near future as a connection effect on the ceiling time reduction background image G140. The jackpot time saving transition suggestion image G32 includes a horizontally long rectangular base (background) formed between the left and right ends of the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the display portion 50a, and is displayed on the horizontally long rectangular base (background) in the near future. It contains the phrase "time saving COMING SOON" that suggests a transition to a big hit time saving. Then, the upper portion of the jackpot time saving transition suggestion image G32 is scrolled from left to right as a whole, and the lower portion of the jackpot time saving transition suggestion image G32 is scrolled from right to left as a whole.

In addition, even after the connecting effect is started, the right-handed promotion effect is continuously executed. However, the effect mode of the right-handed promotion effect before the connection effect is executed is different from the effect mode of the right-handed promotion effect after the connection effect is executed. Specifically, in the right-handed promotion effect after the connecting effect is executed, an image G30 (second right-handed promotion image G30) that is smaller than the first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed.

The second right-handed promotion image G30 is an image in which the character "right-handed" indicating that right-handedness is urged is included in the block arrow (right-handed block arrow) pointing to the right that graphically represents the right-handedness. It is composed of. Further, the second right-handed promotion image G30 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 50a. In this way, in terms of size and display position, the player can visually recognize the right-handed promotion effect before the connection effect is executed than the right-handed promotion effect after the connection effect is executed. It is carried out in an easy manner.

In the following, the right-handed promotion effect using the first right-handed promotion image G31 will be referred to as "first right-handed promotion effect", and the right-handed promotion effect using the second right-handed promotion image G30 will be referred to as "second right-handed promotion effect". It is called "striking promotion production". Therefore, if there is a special figure 1 hold at the time of transition to the time saving state (reaching the ceiling), the first right-handed promotion effect is switched to the second right-handed promotion effect at the timing when the connection effect is started.

Further, after the connection effect is started, basically, the special figure 2 variation display related to the small hit or the big hit is started, and the connection effect and the second are performed until the predetermined timing related to the special figure 2 variation display. Specifically, the right-handed promotion effect is continuously executed by displaying the ceiling time-saving background image G140, the jackpot time-saving transition suggestion image G32, and the second right-handed promotion image G30. Then, as the predetermined timing related to the special figure 2 variation display, when the predetermined time before the end of the special figure 2 variation display (for example, 10 seconds before), the effect suggesting a small hit or a big hit desirable for the player (blessing). Direction) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 63 (E), the blessing effect is the operation of the movable board 55k (descent to the operating position from the substantially center of the display unit 50a in the front view of the movable board 55k, and rotation at that position. ), And the display of the effect image G34 (blessing effect effect image G34) according to the blessing effect. The blessing effect effect image G34 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. That is, at a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds before) when the special figure 2 variation display ends, the connection effect and the second right-handed promotion effect, in other words, the special time saving transition effect ends, and the display unit 50a displays. , The ceiling time saving background image G140, the jackpot time saving transition suggestion image G32, and the second right-handed promotion image G30 disappear, and the blessing effect effect image G34 is displayed. In the following, the predetermined timing related to the variation display in FIG. 2 at which the special time saving transition effect ends is referred to as “special time saving transition effect end timing”.

The blessing effect is appropriately finished after the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) and before the end of the special figure 2 variation display. Upon the end of the blessing effect, the movable board 55k returns to the standby state, and the blessing effect effect image G34 disappears. Then, in response to the stop display of the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol, as shown in FIG. 63 (F), the display unit 50a is produced in a predetermined mode (for example, doublet) indicating the small hit or the big hit. The symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed.

Further, as described above, after the connection effect is started, basically, until the end timing of the special time reduction transition effect, the ceiling time reduction background image G140 and the jackpot time reduction transition suggestion image G32 are displayed, and the second right-handed stroke is performed. The display of the promotion image G30 is continuously executed. In the example according to FIG. 63, the look-ahead determination result according to the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is a loss without reach. Therefore, at least at the timing when the special time saving transition effect is started, the special figure 1 variable display of the reachless loss related to the special figure 1 hold is executed. At this time, although not shown on the display unit 50a, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display are performed in parallel with the first right-handed promotion effect, the connection effect, and the second right-handed promotion effect. Variable display is executed.

Here, when the ceiling time is shortened, the ease of winning the second starting port 12 is improved, and the game ball is launched by right-handed hitting, so that the second starting port 12 is won and the special figure 2 hold occurs. Then, the second big hit determination according to the special figure 2 hold and the special figure 2 variable display are executed. Then, until the stop display of the small hit symbol or the stop display of the big hit symbol is performed in the special figure 2 variable display, in other words, while the stop display of the lost symbol is performed, the connection effect and the second In parallel with the promotion effect, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display related to the loss continues to be repeatedly executed. Then, when the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big hit is executed and the special time saving transition effect end timing is reached in the special figure 2 variable display, the special time saving transition effect ends and the blessing effect is executed. To. As described above, in the jackpot determination according to the special figure 2, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is about 1/319, and the probability of being determined to be a small hit is about 1/4. Since the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation is short, it is expected that the blessing effect will be executed and the stop display of the small hit symbol will be executed shortly after the special time reduction transition effect is started.

Next, the second special time saving transition effect will be described. However, it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling is a loss without reach, and there is no special figure 1 hold.

For example, when the special figure 1 variation display relating to reaching the ceiling is executed, the first normal background image G111 is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 64 (A), and the first normal background image is displayed. The variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 based on the special map variation pattern related to the special diagram 1 variation display is superimposed on the G111. In addition, the icon HA1 corresponding to the execution special figure 1 variable display is displayed.

Here, when the stop display of the lost symbol is performed in the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is a loss without reach. As shown, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the loss without reach is superimposed on the first normal background image G111. Here, when the special figure confirmation time elapses after the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, the ceiling time is shortened and the ceiling arrival designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 120.

Upon receiving the ceiling arrival designation command, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the special time saving transition effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 64 (C), the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes the first right-handed promotion effect as the special time-saving transition effect, as in the case of the first special time-saving transition effect. Then, the staging control microcomputer 121 erases the first right-handed promotion image G31 when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first right-handed promotion effect, as in the case of the first special time-saving transition effect. The first right-handed promotion production is completed.

Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 does not have the special figure 1 hold when the ceiling time is shortened, and the special figure 2 variable display is not started when the first right-handed promotion effect is terminated. , As shown in FIG. 64 (D), as in the case of the first special time reduction transition effect (when there is a special figure 1 hold when transitioning to the ceiling time reduction), the first right-handed promotion effect is accompanied by this erasure. The second right-handed promotion image G30 is displayed by switching from to the second right-handed promotion effect, but the connecting effect is not started. After the first right-handed promotion effect is completed, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes the first normal background image G111 displayed immediately before the first right-handed promotion effect, and the effect symbol EZ1 in a completely stopped state. ~ EZ3 is displayed.

If there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (the stop display of special figure 1 is performed), or when the ceiling time is shortened, any special figure variable display (special figure 1) Variable display, special figure 2 variable display) is not executed either. Then, the staging control microcomputer 121 starts the first right-handed promotion effect when the ceiling time is shortened, but the player realizes that the ceiling has been reached by the start of the first right-handed promotion effect. From there, you can start firing the game ball by hitting right. Here, the time for displaying the first right-handed promotion image G31, that is, the effect time for the first right-handed promotion effect is 3 seconds, but after the player starts firing the game ball with a right-handed hit, the game ball Has at least several seconds (for example, about 5 seconds) until it passes through the gate 13, and further, the normal map fluctuation time in the time-reduced state is 5 seconds, and the time required for the auxiliary game in the time-reduced state is 6.2 seconds. Therefore (see FIG. 9), it takes at least 10 seconds or more from the transition to the ceiling time reduction to the start of the first special figure 2 variable display. Therefore, if there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (the stop display of the special figure 1 is performed), the special figure 2 variable display is executed for the first right-handed promotion effect. It is expected that the end will be reached in a situation where it has not been done. As a result, after the first right-handed promotion effect is completed, the first normal background image G111 displayed immediately before the first right-handed promotion effect and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a completely stopped state are displayed. Has been done.

Then, when the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the stopped state and the second right-handed promotion image G30 are displayed superimposed on the first normal background image G111 while the special figure 2 variable display is not executed. When the special figure 2 variable display is started and the special figure fluctuation start command according to the special figure 2 is received, the staging control microcomputer 121 again promotes the first right-handed stroke as shown in FIG. 64 (E). Perform the production. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 erases the first normal background image G111, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the stopped state, and the second right-handed promotion image G30, and the first right on the entire display unit 50a. The striking promotion image G31 is displayed.

Subsequently, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the second first right-handed promotion effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the connection effect and also starts the first right-handed effect as shown in FIG. 64 (F). Switch from the right-handed promotion effect to the second right-handed promotion effect. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 displays the ceiling background image G140 on the entire display unit 50a at the timing when the first right-handed promotion image G31 is erased, and superimposes it on the ceiling background image G140. , The jackpot time saving transition suggestion image G32, and the second right-handed promotion image G30 are displayed.

After the staging control microcomputer 121 starts the connection staging and the second right-handed promotion staging, the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big hit is started as in the case of the first special time saving transition staging. Until the end timing of the special time-saving transition effect is reached, the connection effect and the second right-handed promotion effect are continuously executed. Then, while the effect control microcomputer 121 is executing the connection effect and the second right-handed promotion effect, the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big hit is started, and the special time saving transition effect end timing is set. Upon arrival, as shown in FIGS. 64 (G) to 64 (H), a blessing effect and a definite stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of a predetermined mode indicating a small hit or a big hit are sequentially performed.

In the staging control microcomputer 121, there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (the stop display of the special figure 1 is performed), and the first is immediately after reaching the ceiling. 1 If the first special figure 2 variable display is started while the right-handed promotion effect is being executed, the first right-handed promotion effect is started according to the end of the first right-handed promotion effect. Switch to the second right-handed promotion effect and start the connecting effect. That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the first special time saving transition effect.

Further, the staging control microcomputer 121 is the case where there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (the stop display of the special figure 1 is performed), and the first is immediately after reaching the ceiling. 1 If the special figure 1 variable display starts after the right-handed promotion effect is completed, the first normal background image G111 and the stopped effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed as they are without starting the connecting effect. continue.

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal background images G111 to G113 may be displayed between the time when the ceiling is reached and the time when the stop display of the small hit symbol or the stop display of the big hit symbol is performed. , This period is set as the ceiling effect mode.

Next, an effect (operation promotion effect) for encouraging the operation of the first effect button 40k that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. In the first embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed by displaying an image (first effect button operation promotion image) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k on the display unit 50a. The display mode of the first effect button operation promotion image includes a normal display mode (normal mode) and a special mode suggesting that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is more favorable to the player than the normal mode. Here, a normal mode and a special mode of the first effect button operation promotion image will be described.

FIG. 65 (A) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation promotion image (normal button operation promotion image G70) in a normal mode, and FIG. 65 (B) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation promotion image (special button operation) in a special mode. It is a figure which shows the promotion image G71).

As shown in FIG. 65 (A), the normal button operation promotion image G70 includes an image (normal operation target image) G70a representing the first effect button 40k, which is an operation target, and an operation related to the operation of the first effect button 40k. The image (normal operation valid period remaining time image) G70b showing the remaining time of the valid period (operation valid period) is included.

As shown in FIG. 65B, the special button operation promotion image G71 includes an image (special operation target image) G71a representing the first effect button 40k, which is an operation target, and an operation related to the operation of the first effect button 40k. It includes an image (special operation valid period remaining time image) G71b showing the remaining time of the valid period (operation valid period) and an image (operation mode image) G71c showing the operation mode of the first effect button 40k in characters.

The normal operation target image G70a and the special operation target image G71a are configured to have the same shape and different colors. Further, the normal operation valid period remaining time image G70b and the special operation valid period remaining time image G71b are configured in the same manner, and both are composed of a generally curved progress bar, and the player can operate the operation valid period with the passage of time. It changes so that the remaining time of can be easily understood.

Further, in the following, the first effect button operation promotion effect executed by using the normal button operation promotion image G70 is referred to as "normal button operation promotion effect", and the first effect executed by using the special button operation promotion image G71. The button operation promotion effect is referred to as a "special button operation promotion effect".

Next, an effect (special effect) that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when the jackpot game ends and the time is shortened will be described. The special effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 50a, and mainly includes a jackpot time reduction suggestion effect suggesting a transition to a jackpot time reduction and a special button operation promotion effect. As described above, in the first embodiment, the special effect is executed by the special figure variation effect based on the special hit variation (special small hit variation or special big hit variation). The special effect is not executed in the special map variation effect based on the special map variation pattern other than the special hit variation.

Here, a specific example of the special effect will be described. FIG. 66 shows a specific example of a special effect executed on the display unit 50a. In FIG. 66, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted for convenience, but in reality, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is executed according to the variable display of the special figure 2. Further, FIG. 66A shows the state of the display unit 50a immediately before the end of the jackpot game (for example, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game) accompanied by the time saving state. It is a figure. Further, when the jackpot game accompanied by the time saving state ends, there is at least one special figure 2 hold, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 hold in the hold order 1 is a special hit. FIG. 66 (B) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special hit variation is started immediately after the transition to the jackpot time reduction.

As shown in FIG. 66 (A), immediately before the end of the big hit game accompanied by the time saving state, the time saving background image G130 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a, and the big hit time saving is superimposed on the time saving background image G130. The image G40 (big hit time saving suggestion effect image G40) related to the suggestion effect is displayed. The jackpot time saving suggestion effect image G40 suggests in characters that the time saving state triggered by the jackpot is reached (in the first embodiment, "time saving effect mode entry").

Then, at the end of the jackpot game accompanied by a time saving state, there is one or more special figure 2 hold, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 hold in the hold order 1 is a special hit change. Therefore, when the jackpot game is completed, the special figure 2 variable display based on the special hit variation is started in the time saving state, but as shown in FIG. 66 (B), the jackpot time saving suggestion effect continues at this time as well. Image G40 is displayed. That is, even after the jackpot game accompanied by the time saving state is completed and the state is changed to the time saving state, the jackpot time saving suggestion effect is continuously executed.

When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first special figure 2 variable display in the jackpot time reduction, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), a special button is displayed in parallel with the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect. The operation promotion effect is started. The duration of the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k related to this special button operation promotion effect is 5 seconds.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), it is assumed that the first effect button 40k is operated when 1 to 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special button operation promotion effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (E), the jackpot time saving suggestion effect and the special button operation promotion effect are completed, and the blessing effect is executed. Specifically, the movable board 55k descends to a predetermined operating position at the center of the display unit 50a in front view and rotates on the spot, and the blessing effect image G34 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a.

The blessing effect ends before the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) when the variable display of the special figure 2 ends (the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed). Then, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in the horizontal direction appear appropriately in a mode indicating a small hit or a big hit (for example, doublet), and depending on the stop display of the small hit symbol or the stop display of the big hit symbol. , As shown in FIG. 66 (F), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a small hit or a big hit.

In this way, the special effect constitutes that the jackpot time saving suggestion effect and the special button operation promotion effect are executed in duplicate. Then, the special effect ends in response to the operation of the first effect button 40k, which is the target of the special button operation promotion effect constituting the special effect. Further, in the example in FIG. 66, the first effect button 40k is operated while the special button operation promotion effect is being executed (during the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k), and the special button is operated by the operation. When the special effect including the operation promotion effect is completed and the blessing effect is executed, but the first effect button 40k is not pressed while the special button operation promotion effect is being executed, the rest of the operation valid period. When the time runs out, the special effect including the special button operation promotion effect will end, and the blessing effect will be executed. Therefore, the maximum of the special effect is 8 seconds (the time from the start of the special figure 2 variable display based on the special hit fluctuation to the start of the special button operation promotion effect (3 seconds) + the special button operation related to the special effect. The duration of the operation valid period of the promotion effect (5 seconds)) is executed.

Further, the special effect is executed at the time of the special figure 2 variable display based on the special hit variation. Therefore, even if it is a small hit fluctuation or a big hit fluctuation, the special effect is not executed at the time of the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small hit fluctuation or the story big hit fluctuation. Here, a specific example will be described in which the story small hit fluctuation or the special effect is not executed in the special figure 2 variable display based on the story jackpot fluctuation immediately after the jackpot game accompanied by the time saving state is completed.

FIG. 67 shows a specific example in which the special effect is not executed in the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small hit fluctuation or the story big hit fluctuation in the display unit 50a. Although the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted in FIG. 67 for convenience, in reality, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is executed according to the variable display of the special figure 2. Further, FIG. 67A is a diagram showing the state of the display unit 50a immediately before the end of the jackpot game accompanied by the time saving state. Further, when the big hit game ends, there is at least one special figure 2 hold, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 hold in the hold order 1 is a story small hit change or It is a story jackpot fluctuation, and FIG. 67 (B) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition to the jackpot time reduction and immediately after the story jackpot fluctuation or the special figure 2 variable display based on the story jackpot fluctuation is started. ..

As shown in FIG. 67 (A), a special effect is executed immediately before the end of the jackpot game (for example, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game) accompanied by the time saving state. The time-saving background image G130 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a, and the jackpot time-saving suggestion effect image G40 is displayed superimposed on the time-saving background image G130.

Then, there is a special figure 2 hold at the end of the big hit game accompanied by a time saving state, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 hold in the hold order 1 is a story small hit change or a story. Since it is a jackpot fluctuation, when the jackpot game is completed, the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is started in a short time state, but as shown in FIG. 67 (B), with the start. , The jackpot time saving suggestion effect image G40 is erased. That is, the jackpot time saving suggestion effect ends according to the start of the first special figure 2 variable display in the time saving state after the jackpot game. In the first embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure fluctuation pattern is started if the special figure fluctuation pattern is not limited to the story small hit fluctuation or the story big hit fluctuation. It is assumed that the jackpot time saving suggestion production will end accordingly.

Further, in response to the start of the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation per story in the example of FIG. 67) other than the special hit fluctuation in the big hit time reduction, it is superimposed on the time saving background image G130. The variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. Then, after that, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production related to the fluctuation per story is developed. For example, after the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, the normal variation is performed first, and then the reach is established when a predetermined time elapses, and the story reach develops. Then, the background image G141 dedicated to story reach (background image G141 for story reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, a predetermined story is developed on the background image G141 for story reach, and the winning branch point is set as in the case of SP reach and the like. At that time, the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k is generated, and the operation promotion effect of the first effect button is executed accordingly.

The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether to execute the normal button operation promotion effect or the special button operation promotion effect as the first effect button operation promotion effect executed at the winning branch point of the story reach by a predetermined determination. do. When the effect control microcomputer 121 fluctuates per story, it has a 35% probability of determining the normal button operation promotion effect and a 65% probability of determining the special button operation promotion effect. Here, if the normal button operation promotion effect is determined, the normal button operation promotion image G70 is superimposed on the story reach background image G141 as shown in FIG. 67 (C).

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the first effect button operation promotion effect related to the winning branch point, the blessing effect is executed as shown in FIG. 67 (D), and finally, FIG. 67. As shown in (E), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed in a predetermined mode indicating a small hit or a big hit.

In addition, when the special figure 2 variable display based on the story loss fluctuation is executed in the example of FIG. 67, the special figure 2 variable display based on the fluctuation per story is basically the same as the case of the special figure 2 variable display up to the winning branch point. The production flow of the figure fluctuation effect is developed. However, in the case of story loss fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the normal button operation promotion effect with a probability of 80% and the special button operation promotion effect with a probability of 20%. If the normal button operation promotion effect is determined, the normal button operation promotion image G70 is superimposed on the story reach background image G141 as shown in FIG. 67 (C).

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the first effect button operation promotion effect related to the winning branch point, an effect suggesting a predetermined loss is executed, and finally, FIG. 67 (F). As shown in the above, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the special effect can be executed in the special figure variation effect based on the first special figure 2 variable display by transitioning to the jackpot time reduction, and the special effect is relative in the special figure 2 variable display. It is feasible when a specific special symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a small hit symbol that brings a game profit to the player is stopped and displayed (a specific result is derived), and when the jackpot is won, the player is relatively It is not executed when the non-specific special figure called the lost symbol that does not bring the game profit is stopped and displayed (the non-specific result is derived). Therefore, when the special effect is executed, in other words, when the special button operation effect is executed in duplicate with the jackpot time saving suggestion effect, it is a non-specific feature called a lost pattern that does not bring the game profit to the player. Rather than the possibility that the figure is stopped and displayed (a non-specific result is derived), a specific special figure such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol that relatively brings a game benefit to the player is stopped and displayed (a specific result is derived). It can be said that the possibility is higher.

Next, the background effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the normal effect mode will be described. The background effect is a normal base effect that does not improve the possibility of a special game state that is advantageous to the player. As described above, in the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the back of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) as the background effect, and basically the jackpot determination result and the look-ahead determination result. The normal background images G111 to 113 are displayed on the entire display unit 50a without any involvement. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 outputs a normal BGM from the speaker 52 as a background effect in the normal effect mode, basically having nothing to do with the jackpot determination result or the look-ahead determination result. The display of the normal background images G111 to 113 is also referred to as an "image background effect", and the output of the normal BGM is also referred to as an "audio background effect".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a light emitting background effect in which the frame lamp 53 emits light in a predetermined mode as a background effect in the normal effect mode. In the light emitting background effect, the light emitting color changes variously among the light emitting colors (white, red, yellow, green, blue) that the frame lamp 53 can emit. Further, in the light emitting background effect, the light emitting unit (frame left light emitting unit 53L, frame on-frame light emitting unit 53C, frame right light emitting unit 53R) changes in various ways. In the light emitting background effect, the time zone in which all the light emitting units 53L, 53C, 53R are emitting light, the time zone in which any two of the light emitting units 53L, 53C, 53R are emitting light, and the light emitting units 53L, 53C. , There is a time zone in which only one of 53R is emitting light. Furthermore, in the light emitting background production, the time during which the light is emitted is also different. The frame lamp 53 as a whole has a time zone in which light is continuously emitted for the first hour, a time zone in which light is continuously emitted for a second time different from the first time, and a time zone in which light is continuously emitted for blinking. be. That is, in the light emitting background effect, the light emitting portion, the light emitting color, and the light emitting time are variously changed.

Further, the image background effect, the audio background effect, and the light emitting background effect are executed independently without interfering with each other. Therefore, the cycle of the image background effect, the cycle of the audio background effect, and the cycle of the light emission background effect are appropriately set respectively. Further, the type of the image background effect, the type of the audio background effect, and the type of the light emitting background effect are appropriately set.

Next, the specific advance notice effect that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform in the special figure variation effect in the normal effect mode will be described. The specific advance notice effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 50a and causing the frame lamp 53 to emit light.

The specific notice effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit game state. There are two types of specific notice effects. As the effect type of the specific notice, there are a first effect type and a second effect type suggesting that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot gaming state than the first effect type. In the following, the specific advance notice effect of the first effect type will be referred to as "first specific advance notice effect", and the specific advance notice effect of the second effect type will be referred to as "second specific advance notice effect".

Here, a specific example of the specific notice effect will be described. FIG. 68 shows a specific example of the first specific notice effect, and FIG. 69 shows a specific example of the first specific notice effect. In FIGS. 68 and 69, the display unit 50a and the frame lamp 53 are extracted and schematically shown. Further, for convenience, the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted in FIGS. 68 and 69, but in reality, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also executed according to the variable display of the special figure 1. .. Further, in FIGS. 68 and 69, the display of the icon and the hold icon is omitted.

Further, as will be described later, the specific advance notice effect is usually A loss variation, N reach loss variation, L loss variation, SP loss variation, L jackpot variation, and special figure variation based on SP jackpot variation (specific special figure 1 variation pattern). Performed in the production. In detail, the special figure fluctuation effect based on the normal A loss fluctuation, N reach loss fluctuation, L loss fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation, L jackpot fluctuation, and SP jackpot fluctuation is started one second after the start, and the special chart is concerned. It is executed within the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation production.

First, the first specific notice production will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 68 (A), it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation effect (variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3) based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is started. At this time, the frame lamp 53 appropriately performs a light emitting background effect. Then, the first specific notice effect is started when one second has elapsed from the start of the special figure change effect based on the specific special figure 1 variation pattern, but in the first specific notice effect, FIG. 68 (B) is first. As shown in the above, all the light emitting units (frame left light emitting unit 53L, frame top light emitting unit 53C, frame right light emitting unit 53R) of the frame lamp 53 that has been performing the background light emitting effect are turned off. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68 (C), when 1 second has passed after the lights are turned off, the entire display unit 50a is blacked out, and the image G50 representing the light emitting unit 53C on the frame (first specific advance notice effect image G50). Is displayed.

The frame light emitting unit 53C is composed of the character "TEAMZ", while the first specific advance notice effect image G50 is composed of the white character "TEAMZ". Further, when the first specific advance notice effect image G50 is displayed, the frame left light emitting unit 53L and the frame right light emitting unit 53R are kept off, while the frame on-frame light emitting unit 53C blinks white. To start. That is, the color of the first specific advance notice effect image G50 forming the same character "TEAMZ" and the emission color of the light emitting unit 53C on the frame are synchronized.

When the flashing light emission in white of the light emitting unit 53C on the frame is performed for 2 seconds, as shown in FIG. 68 (D), the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 53C on the frame is white and constantly emits light. That is, the light emitting mode is constantly switched from blinking to steady while the light emitting color of the light emitting unit 53C on the frame is maintained in white. At this time, the display unit 50a continuously displays the first specific advance notice effect image G50 superimposed on the blackout.

When the white light emitting unit 53C on the frame emits light constantly for 2 seconds, as shown in FIGS. 68 (E) to 68 (G), it is collectively displayed as the first specific advance notice effect image G50 until then. While the characters "TEAMZ" that had been used are blown upward, the characters constituting the first specific advance notice effect image G50 are scattered and separated, and the frame is out from the upper end of the display unit 50a. A series of effects from the time when the character "TEAMZ" constituting the first specific notice effect image G50 is blown off to the time when the frame is out is performed over 2 seconds. Then, from the start to the end of this series of effects, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C and the temporarily assembled frame left light emitting unit 53L and frame right light emitting unit 53R are alternately lit at high speed, and Repeat turning off.

Then, the first specific advance notice effect ends at the timing when the character "TEAMZ" constituting the first specific advance notice effect image G50 is framed out from the display unit 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68 (H), the blackout is canceled and the display unit 50a has a normal background image (first normal background image G111 in FIG. 68) before blackout. The effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are displayed and variablely displayed superimposed on the background image appear, and the light emitting background effect by the frame lamp 53 is restarted.

Next, the second specific notice effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 69 (A), it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation effect (variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3) based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is started. At this time, the frame lamp 53 appropriately performs a light emitting background effect. Then, the second specific notice effect is started one second after the special figure change effect based on the specific special figure 1 variation pattern is started, but the second specific notice effect is also the same as the first specific notice effect. First, as shown in FIG. 69 (B), all the light emitting units (frame left light emitting unit 53L, frame on-frame light emitting unit 53C, frame right light emitting unit 53R) of the frame lamp 53 that had been executing the background light emitting effect until then Turns off.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), after the frame lamp 53 is turned off, the entire display unit 50a is blacked out when a longer time than that of the first specific advance notice effect, specifically, 3 seconds has elapsed. At the same time, the image G51 (second specific advance notice effect image G51) representing the light emitting unit 53C on the frame is displayed in the substantially center of the display unit 50a.

Like the first specific notice effect image G50, the second specific notice effect image G51 is composed of the characters "TEAMZ" representing the light emitting unit 53C on the frame, but the detailed display contents are the first specific notice effect image. Different from G50. Further, as shown in FIGS. 69 (C) to 69 (D), the second specific advance notice effect image G51 performs a predetermined operation from the time it is displayed. The predetermined operation here is at a predetermined display position (in the first embodiment, substantially the center of the display unit 50a), and gradually expands to about three times the size at the start of display, and then returns to the size at the start of display. The content is that the operation is repeated a plurality of times, and the operation is performed for a predetermined time (3 seconds in the first embodiment). The size at the start of display of the first specific notice effect image G50 is larger than that at the start of display of the second specific notice effect image G51 and is about three times larger than that at the start of display of the second specific notice effect image G51 (predetermined). Is smaller than the final stage of operation).

Further, when the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is displayed, the frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R synchronize with each other to emit white flashing light at high speed.

When a predetermined time (3 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed after the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is displayed, the second specific advance notice effect ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 69 (E), the blackout is canceled and the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is erased. Then, the normal background image (first normal background image G111 in FIG. 69) before blackout is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner superimposed on the background image. Appears, and the light emitting background effect by the frame lamp 53 resumes.

Next, an example of the control content related to the specific advance notice effect in the first embodiment will be described. Since the control content described below is an example of the control content related to the specific advance notice effect, the control content is not limited to the following content and may be changed as appropriate.

For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in step S4306 whether or not the normal effect mode is set after determining the special figure variation effect pattern. If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that it is not in the normal effect mode, it finishes the process related to the specific advance notice effect, and if it determines that it is in the normal effect mode, the received special figure change start command corresponds to the special figure 1 variation pattern. It is determined whether or not it is to be done. If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the command is not the special figure variation start command corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern, the processing related to the specific advance notice effect is completed, and the special figure variation start command corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern is used. If it is determined that there is, a specific advance notice effect execution determination for determining whether or not to execute the specific advance notice effect is performed based on the special figure change start command.

The specific advance notice effect execution determination is executed with reference to the specific advance notice effect execution determination table. FIG. 70A shows a configuration example of the specific advance notice effect execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 70 (A), the specific advance notice effect execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern included in the special figure variation pattern determination result indicated by the special figure variation start command. Specifically, as the specific advance notice effect execution determination table, the specific advance notice effect execution determination table for jackpot fluctuation (SP jackpot variation, L jackpot variation), the specific advance notice effect execution determination table for SP loss variation, and the L loss variation Specific notice effect execution judgment table, specific notice effect execution judgment table for N loss change, specific notice effect execution judgment table for normal A loss change, specific notice effect execution judgment table for normal B loss change, and normal C loss change A specific advance notice effect execution determination table for use is provided. Each specific notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 70 (A) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for executing / not executing the specific notice effect is a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 70 (A). There is.

As shown in FIG. 70 (A), the special map fluctuation pattern indicated by the special map fluctuation start command may be determined to be "executed" regardless of whether it is a jackpot fluctuation or a loss fluctuation. Therefore, when the specific advance notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that the special figure 1 variable display that triggered the specific advance notice effect will be a big hit. That is, the specific advance notice effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit game state. Further, it may be determined to "execute" whether the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which reach is established or a special map fluctuation pattern in which reach is not established. Therefore, when the specific advance notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that the reach will be established by the special figure change effect according to the special figure 1 variable display related to the specific advance notice effect. That is, the specific advance notice effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of reaching.

In addition, when the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is a normal B loss variation and a normal C loss variation, the specific advance notice effect is not executed. This is because the special map fluctuation time related to the normal B loss fluctuation and the special map fluctuation time related to the normal C loss fluctuation are short, so that the specific advance notice effect may not be completed in the special figure 1 fluctuation display.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 finishes the specific advance notice effect execution determination, it determines whether or not the determination result is "execute the specific advance notice effect". When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the determination result is not "execute the specific advance notice effect", it finishes the process related to the specific advance notice effect, and determines that the determination result "executes the specific advance notice effect". , The specific advance notice effect type determination for determining the specific advance notice effect type is performed based on the special figure change start command.

The specific advance notice effect type determination is executed with reference to the specific advance notice effect type determination table. FIG. 70 (B) shows a configuration example of the specific advance notice effect type determination table. As shown in FIG. 70 (B), the specific advance notice effect type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as the specific advance notice effect type determination table, the specific advance notice effect type determination table for jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation, L jackpot variation), the specific advance notice effect type determination table for SP loss variation, and the L loss variation A specific advance notice effect type determination table, a specific advance notice effect type determination table for N loss variation, and a specific advance notice effect type determination table for normal A loss variation are provided. The specific notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 70 (B) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each specific notice effect type is the predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 70 (B).

As shown in FIG. 70 (B), when the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation) and L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), N loss fluctuation Also, in the case of normal A loss fluctuation, it may be determined as "first specific notice effect" and "second specific notice effect". Therefore, when the first specific advance notice effect or the second specific advance notice effect is executed as the specific advance notice effect, there is a possibility that the reach will be established in the special figure change effect in which the specific advance notice effect is executed, from N reach. There is a possibility of developing into SP reach or L reach, and there is a possibility of becoming a big hit. That is, it is suggested that the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect may be a reach, a possibility of developing from an N reach to an SP reach, or an L reach, and a possibility of becoming a big hit. It is a production.

In addition, the SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation), the L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), and the N loss fluctuation are determined to be the "second specific notice effect". However, in the case of A loss fluctuation, it is not usually decided as the "second specific notice effect". Therefore, when the second specific advance notice effect is executed, it is confirmed that the reach is established (developed into the reach) after that. That is, the second specific advance notice effect is an effect that suggests that the reach is established (developed into a reach).

Furthermore, in the case of SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation), L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), and N loss fluctuation, the second specific advance notice may be determined. However, the probability that it will be determined as the second specific notice effect in the case of N loss fluctuation is extremely low as compared with the case of SP reach fluctuation and L reach fluctuation. Therefore, when the second specific advance notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that it will not develop into SP reach or L reach, but it is highly likely that it will develop into SP reach or L reach. That is, the second specific advance notice effect may not develop into SP reach or L reach, but is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that it will develop into SP reach or L reach.

Further, according to the specific advance notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 70 (B), in the first embodiment, there is a high possibility that the jackpot game state will be obtained in the order of the first specific advance notice effect <the second specific advance notice effect.

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a command (specific advance notice effect start command) indicating the specific advance notice effect type, which is the result of the determination, in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 after the specific advance notice effect type determination is performed. The specific advance notice effect start command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the specific advance notice effect start command, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and then the predetermined advance notice effect type is determined as a result of the specific advance notice effect type determination. When the time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the image related to the specific advance notice effect (first specific advance notice effect image G50 or second specific advance notice effect image G51) is displayed on the display unit 50a.

Further, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the specific advance notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 stops the light emitting background effect that has been executed up to that point, and determines the specific advance notice effect type. The light emission control of the frame lamp 53 according to the specific advance notice effect type, which is the result of the above, is started.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes from the normal gaming state to a time-saving state (a specific gaming state in which the second starting area is easily opened) in which the opening of the second starting port 12 is easier than in the normal gaming state. If there is a special figure 1 hold at the time of switching (the first identification information execution right is held), the first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed (executes specific display) on the display unit 50a at the time of switching. If there is no special figure 1 hold (the first identification information execution right is not held) when switching from the normal gaming state to the time saving state (specific game state), when the switch is made, and special figure 2 variable display (second). The first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed (specific display is executed) at both times when the (variable display of the identification information) is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage and deteriorating the interest in the game by appropriately explaining the launch mode of the game ball to the player, and at the same time, the first right-handed promotion image G31 that explains the game. The display is excessively executed, and the decrease in the player's motivation to play can be suppressed.

Further, the case where the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display is more advantageous to the player after the big hit game than the case where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure 1 variable display. It is easy to become. Therefore, the first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed again in response to the execution of the special figure 2 variable display after the special figure 1 hold remaining when the transition from the normal gaming state to the time saving state is exhausted. By executing Can be done. Further, from the transition from the normal gaming state to the shortened time state to the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, the right-handed striking is also difficult for the player to visually recognize than the display of the first right-handed striking promotion image G31. The second right-handed promotion image G30 is displayed. Therefore, while preventing a decrease in the effect of the effect from the transition from the normal gaming state to the shortened time state until the start of the variable display in Special Figure 2, the player is made to make a right-handed strike, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from being covered.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the player shifts to a time-saving state (specific gaming state), it is possible to execute a jackpot time-saving suggestion effect that suggests the transition to the time-saving state. When the effect is being executed, there are cases where the operation promotion effect, which is a specific effect, is executed, and there are cases where the operation promotion effect is not executed. When the operation promotion effect is executed, a loss (non-specific result) occurs. It is more likely that you will get a big hit or a small hit (specific result) than the possibility. Therefore, when the jackpot time saving suggestion effect is executed immediately after the transition to the time saving state and the player is enthusiastic, the player is made to pay attention to the execution of the operation promotion effect which is a specific effect, and the game is enjoyed. Can be improved.

When the operation promotion effect, which is a specific effect, is executed while the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect is being executed, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the time reduction suggestion effect is performed. Is finished. Therefore, it is possible to add sharpness to the jackpot time saving suggestion effect. Further, in this case, the big hit time saving suggestion effect is completed, and the big hit or the blessing effect suggesting the small hit is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the end of the jackpot time saving suggestion effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the first specific advance notice effect that represents the light emitting unit 53C (first light emitting unit) on the frame but does not represent the frame left light emitting unit 53L or the frame right light emitting unit 53R (second light emitting unit). The image G50 and the second specific notice effect image G51 may be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the game entertainment as a production in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, when the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51 representing the on-frame light emitting unit 53C (first light emitting unit) are displayed, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C (first light emitting unit) is displayed. A specific light emission effect that emits light in a specific mode may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the game entertainment as a production in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Further, it is possible to execute a light emitting background effect (predetermined effect) in which the frame light emitting unit 53C (first light emitting unit), the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R (second light emitting unit) emit light in a predetermined mode. When the first specific advance notice effect image G50 or the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is displayed while the light emission background effect (predetermined effect) is being executed, the light emission background effect (predetermined effect) ends and is specified. Luminous effect may start. Therefore, it is possible to give an impact to the specific light emission effect. Further, when the light emitting background effect is ended and the specific light emitting effect is started, the frame left light emitting unit 53L and the frame right light emitting unit 53R (second light emitting unit) may not emit light. In this case, the specific light emitting effect by the light emitting unit 53C (first light emitting unit) on the frame can be further emphasized.

(Example of modification of the first embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. It is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed as a special time-saving transition effect, but the specific display content and display position of the first right-handed promotion image G31 are given to the player. You may change it as appropriate as long as you can encourage right-handed strikes. Further, in addition to or in place of displaying the first right-handed promotion image G31, right-handed promotion may be performed by voice.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the second right-handed promotion image G30 is newly displayed in order to continue the right-handed promotion effect at the timing when the connecting effect is started, but the second right-handed promotion image G30 is displayed. May be displayed together with the first right-handed promotion image G31 at the timing of starting the display of the first right-handed promotion image G31 at the start of the special time-saving transition effect. Further, in the second special time saving transition effect, when the special figure 2 variable display is started, the second right-handed promotion image G30 is not erased and is continuously displayed together with the first right-handed promotion image G31. Is also good. Further, the specific display content and the display position of the second right-handed promotion image G30 may be appropriately changed as long as the player can be prompted to right-handed.

Further, the second right-handed promotion image G30 may not be displayed. Alternatively, the display mode and / or the display position of the second right-handed promotion image G30 may be made easier for the player to see than the first right-handed promotion image G31.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the special map variation effect based on the special map variable display related to reaching the ceiling, the normal background images G111 to G113 are displayed on the display unit 50a, but the number of remaining ceilings is a predetermined number (for example,). In the period from the time when the number of times reaches 10) until the ceiling is reached (the remaining specific period for reaching the ceiling), the background image dedicated to that period may be displayed instead of the normal background images G111 to G113. In that case, in the second special time saving transition effect, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbol KZ1 are displayed on the display unit 50a from the end of the first right-handed promotion effect to the start of the special figure 2 variable display. As the background image of the KZ3, a background image dedicated to the specific period remaining after reaching the ceiling may be displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the second special time saving transition effect, the same first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed when the ceiling is reached and when the special figure 2 variable display is started. The display content of the image prompting right-handed may be different between when the ceiling is reached and when the special figure 2 variable display is started.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as a special time saving transition effect, a right-handed promotion effect is first executed, but in addition to or in place of this, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 notifies that it has transitioned to the time saving state or has reached the ceiling. You may try to perform the production. In this case, the display unit 50a may display, in addition to or in place of the first right-handed promotion image G31, an image notifying that the time has been shortened or that the ceiling has been reached. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may output a voice for notifying that the time has been shortened or that the ceiling has been reached.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is different depending on whether the ceiling time is shortened or the jackpot time is shortened. You may try to do it.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the pachinko machine PY1 reaches the ceiling, it is possible to execute a right-handed promotion effect and a special time-saving transition effect including a connection effect. For example, there is a loss symbol type that shifts to the time reduction state in the loss symbol related to the special figure 1, and when the loss symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game state, the jackpot game is not executed and the time reduction state (low probability high base). It is also possible to shift to the game state), and to execute a right-handed promotion effect such as a special time-saving transition effect and an effect including a connection effect according to the transition.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the special effect, as an effect that is executed in duplicate with the jackpot time saving suggestion effect, in a broad sense, an effect that promotes the operation of the first effect button 40k (special button operation promotion effect) is executed. However, the duplicated effects are not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, an image dedicated to the special effect, which is different from the jackpot time-saving suggestion effect image G40 and is composed of a specific character or item, may be superimposed on the time-saving background image G130.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the special effect, the normal button operation promotion effect is not executed in duplicate with the jackpot time saving suggestion effect, but the normal button operation promotion effect may be executed. good. However, in the special effect, it is desirable that the probability that the special button operation promotion effect is executed is higher than the probability that the normal button operation promotion effect is executed. This is to enhance the effect of the special button operation promotion effect, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is relatively advantageous to the player.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a special effect is executed, in other words, when a special button operation promotion effect is executed in duplicate with the jackpot time saving suggestion effect, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display. There is no need to do this, but the lost symbol may be stopped and displayed. However, when the special effect is executed, it is desirable that the probability that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is higher than the probability that the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display. This is to enhance the effect of the special effect. In addition, when the special effect is executed, the lost symbol may be stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display, for example, in the special jackpot time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to the loss with reach. , Special jackpot fluctuations, and special map fluctuation patterns (special loss fluctuations) corresponding to special jackpot fluctuations are also included, and the distribution rate for special loss fluctuations is higher than the distribution rate for special jackpot fluctuations and special jackpot fluctuations. It may be set considerably low (for example, 3%).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, there are only two types of display modes of the first effect button operation promotion image, a normal mode and a special mode, but they are related to the magnitude relationship of the possibility of becoming a gaming state advantageous to the player. There may be three or more types. In this case, it is desirable to execute the special effect in a display mode suggesting that the gaming state is most likely to be advantageous to the player among the three or more types. This is to enhance the effect of the special effect.

Further, at the winning branch point such as story reach or SP reach, the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k is reached, and the effect of promoting the operation of the first effect button 40k is executed in the period, and the second effect button is executed. In some cases, the operation valid period of 41k is reached, and an effect that promotes the operation of the second effect button 41k is executed. In the case where the operation valid period of the second effect button 41k is reached, the player is relatively. In the special effect, when the jackpot time saving suggestion effect image G40 is displayed, the operation valid period of the second effect button 41k is set, and the second effect button 41k is in the period. The effect that promotes the operation of is may be executed.

Further, when the first effect button 40k, which is the operation target of the special button operation promotion effect, is operated while the special button operation promotion effect included in the special effect is being executed, it suggests a big hit or a small hit. Although the blessing effect is executed, the content suggested by the effect according to this operation and the specific content of the effect are not limited to the first embodiment and may be appropriately changed.

Further, the special effect is executed when the jackpot time is shortened, but the game state of the transition destination to which the special effect is targeted is not limited to the jackpot time reduction and may be appropriately changed. For example, a special effect may be executed when the time shifts to a time reduction state other than the jackpot time reduction such as the ceiling time reduction. Alternatively, a special effect may be executed when the normal gaming state is entered. In these cases, when the player shifts to a specific gaming state that is the target of the special effect, the display unit 50a displays an image suggesting the transition to the specific gaming state, and the transition to the specific gaming state is performed. The production that suggests is executed.

In addition, if the special effect is not executed when the jackpot time reduction is entered, the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect ends in response to the start of the first special figure 2 variable display, but even after the special figure 2 variable display starts. The jackpot time saving suggestion effect may be continuously executed. However, in this case, the jackpot time saving suggestion effect may end earlier than the timing when the special button operation promotion effect included in the special effect starts, based on the start time of the first special figure 2 variable display. desirable. This is to prevent the player from being discouraged and declining the motivation to play by excessively agitating the player's expectation for the special production.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the special effect is executed and when the special effect is not executed when the jackpot time is shortened, the case where the special effect is executed is the jackpot in the variable display of the special figure. There is a high possibility that the symbol or the small hit symbol will be stopped and displayed, and when the special effect is executed, the effect time of the big hit time reduction suggestion effect is longer. Therefore, paying attention to the effect time of the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect, it can be said that the longer the effect time of the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect is, the higher the possibility that the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variable display. Therefore, for example, a special effect can be executed even in the case of a loss, and there are three or more types of effect times for the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect. Alternatively, the small hit symbol may be more likely to be stopped and displayed. Alternatively, although the effect time of the jackpot time reduction suggestion effect is constant, there are three or more types of start times of the special button operation promotion effect based on the start time of the special figure variable display, and the start time of the special button operation promotion effect. As the time becomes slower, the possibility that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol may increase.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special effect is executed when shifting to the jackpot time reduction of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 composed of the so-called "1 type 2 type mixer", but the specification that the special effect can be executed is Not limited to the so-called "1 type 2 type mixer", it is executed when shifting to a specific gaming state in a pachinko gaming machine having other specifications such as a so-called "probability variation type (loop machine or ST machine)". Is also good.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the specific advance notice effect is executed by using the frame lamp 53 installed on the front door 23, but the installation position of the light emitting means used in the specific advance notice effect is not limited to the front door 23 and is appropriate. You may change it to. For example, the light emitting means used in the specific advance notice effect may be installed on the game board 1. In this case, basically, at a predetermined position that is always visible to the player, a light emitting unit corresponding to the on-frame light emitting unit 53C represented by the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51. A light emitting unit corresponding to the frame left light emitting unit 53L and the frame right light emitting unit 53R, which are not the targets represented by the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51, is installed. Basically, the opening 1A of the game board 1 may be set as a predetermined position that the player can always see. Alternatively, the game board 1 may be composed of a transparent member, and a predetermined position that is basically visible to the player at all times may be set on the back side of the game board 1.

Further, in the first embodiment, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C to be represented by the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is composed of characters, but the specific on-frame light emitting unit 53C is specified. The display format is not limited to characters, and may be changed to other display formats such as figures. Further, the frame left light emitting unit 53L and the frame right light emitting unit 53R, which are not the targets represented by the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51, may represent a specific display format such as characters and figures. ..

Further, although an image representing the on-frame light emitting unit 53C different from the first specific advance notice effect image G50 and the second specific advance notice effect image G51 is displayed, the on-frame light emitting unit 53C may not emit light. .. Alternatively, when the frame left light emitting unit 53L or the frame right light emitting unit 53R does not emit light, but the frame upper light emitting unit 53C emits light, the image representing the frame upper light emitting unit 53C may not be displayed. Is also good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific advance notice effect is started when the light emitting background effect is executed by the frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R. As an effect different from the effect and the light emitting background effect, the specific advance notice effect may be started when the on-frame light emitting unit 53C, the frame left light emitting unit 53L, and the frame right light emitting unit 53R are emitting light. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, the execution timing of the first specific notice effect and the execution timing of the second specific notice effect are the same, but the execution timing of the first specific notice effect and the execution timing of the second specific notice effect are different. It may be different. Alternatively, in the first embodiment, the first specific advance notice effect and the second specific advance notice effect are positioned as the effect type of the specific advance notice effect, and are selectively executed when it is determined to execute the specific advance notice effect. However, the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect are notice effects that suggest that there is a possibility of becoming an independent big hit game state, and both of them are in one special figure change effect. May be executed. In this case, the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the second specific notice effect (expectation) is higher than the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the first specific notice effect (expectation). May be. On the contrary, the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the first specific notice effect (big hit expectation) is higher than the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the second specific notice effect (big hit expectation). You may do so. Furthermore, the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the first specific notice effect (expectation) and the possibility of the jackpot game state suggested by the second specific notice effect (expectation) are the same. Is also good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific advance notice effect is executed in the normal gaming state and the normal effect mode of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 composed of the so-called "1 type 2 type mixer", but the specific advance notice effect can be executed. The specifications are not limited to the so-called "1 type 2 type mixer", but the pachinko gaming machine consisting of other specifications such as the so-called "probability variation type (loop machine or ST machine)" should be executed in the normal gaming state and the normal effect mode. You can do it.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific advance notice effect can be executed in the normal game state and the normal effect mode, but may be executed in another game state or another effect mode. Further, the specific advance notice effect may be executed based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Alternatively, a specific advance notice effect may be executed as a look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead determination result. Further, in the jackpot game, a specific advance notice effect may be executed. In this case, the specific advance notice effect may be executed in a round game, and the specific advance notice effect may be executed as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game may be further continuously executed. Alternatively, the specific advance notice effect may be executed as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of shifting to a game state relatively advantageous to the player according to the end of the jackpot game. Further, the specific advance notice effect may be executed as a so-called "demo effect" when the game is not performed, regardless of the game profit of the player.

7. Inventions disclosed in the above-described embodiments The following inventions A to F are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4, and invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C4.

According to the invention A, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has an effect of improving the interest in gaming with respect to the problem 1 described below. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-181254, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a gaming ball is a jackpot is performed on condition that the gaming ball enters the starting opening. When the jackpot determination is made, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the specific gaming state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Further, in this gaming machine, the starting port has a first starting port and a second starting port that can be opened and closed, and the first starting port and the second starting port are configured to be separable. In the normal game state, the game of winning a prize in the first starting port is mainly performed, and in the time-saving state in which the second starting port is easier to open than in the normal game state, the game of winning a prize in the second starting port is mainly performed. Then, in the time saving state, the display unit executes an effect of urging the game ball to be fired toward the second starting port. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game, with respect to the gaming machine in which the effect of urging the game ball to be launched toward the starting port is executed in the gaming state where the opening and closing opening is easy to open. be. Therefore, the first issue is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming.

Further, according to the invention B, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has an effect of improving the gaming interest for the problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-181254, a predetermined determination is made. If a specific result is obtained by a predetermined determination, the gaming state is advantageous to the player, but if a non-specific result different from the specific result is obtained, the gaming state is not advantageous to the player. In addition, this gaming machine may shift to a specific gaming state different from the normal gaming state, and it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the transition to the specific gaming state is made according to the transition to the specific gaming state. .. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the gaming interest of the gaming machine capable of performing the suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the specific gaming state in accordance with the transition to the specific gaming state. Therefore, the second task is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming.

Further, according to the invention C, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has an effect of improving the gaming interest for the problem 3 described below. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-181254, in the pachinko gaming machine, when the jackpot determination is made, the special symbol is variablely displayed, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation display, the jackpot game is played. Will be executed. In addition, this gaming machine uses a display unit that can display an image and a light emitting means that can emit light during a period in which a game such as a variable display of a special symbol or a jackpot game is being executed, or a period in which the game is not being performed. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest in the game of a gaming machine that can perform a predetermined effect by using a display unit capable of displaying an image or a light emitting means capable of emitting light. Therefore, the third task is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
It is possible to launch the game ball toward the game area (game area 6) by operating the operation means (handle 72k).
The game area is provided with a first starting area (first starting port 11) and a second opening / closing area (second starting port 12) that can be opened and closed.
By operating the operating means in the first operating mode (left-handed), it is possible to make the game ball win a prize in the first starting region, and the operating means is used in a second operating mode different from the first operating mode (the first operating mode). By operating with right-handed), it is possible to make the game ball win a prize in the second starting area.
A game execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of executing a game and an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of executing an effect are provided.
The game execution means is
It is possible to execute the variable display of the first identification information (Special Figure 1) based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting area, and the first specific result is derived by the variable display of the first identification information (special). After the jackpot symbol according to FIG. 1 is stopped and displayed), it is possible to put the player in a favorable gaming state.
It is possible to execute the variable display of the second identification information (Special Figure 2) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting area, and the second specific result is derived by the variable display of the second identification information (special figure 2). After the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol according to FIG. 2 is stopped and displayed), it is possible to put the game into a gaming state advantageous to the player.
When the game ball wins the first starting area when the variable display of the first identification information cannot be started, the right to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the winning is given to the first identification information. It is possible to reserve it as an execution right,
When the first identification information execution right is reserved when the effect executing means switches from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state (time saving state) in which the second starting area is easier to open than the normal gaming state. While the display unit executes the specific display (display of the first right-handed promotion image G31) at the time of the switching, the first identification information execution right is not reserved when the normal gaming state is switched to the specific gaming state. In the case, the gaming machine characterized in that the specific display is executed when the switch is made and when the variable display of the second identification information is started.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The specific display is a gaming machine characterized in that it encourages the operation of the operating means in the second operating mode.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
A gaming machine characterized in that a gaming state more favorable to a player is more likely to occur after the second specific result is derived than after the first specific result is derived.

8-1--4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A3.
From the time when the normal gaming state is switched to the specific gaming state until the variable display of the second identification information is started, the player is more difficult to see than the specific display, and the second operation mode is described. A gaming machine characterized in that a non-specific display (display of a second right-handed promotion image G30) for prompting an operation of an operating means may be executed on the display unit.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A predetermined determination (big hit determination) may be executed, and if a specific result (big hit, small hit) is obtained in the determination, a specific game (big hit game, small hit game) advantageous to the player is executed, and the specific result and the specific result are executed. A game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) that does not execute the specific game when different non-specific results (losses) occur.
Equipped with a staging execution means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of staging
The game execution means may shift to a specific game state (time saving state).
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (big hit time reduction suggestion effect) that suggests the transition to the specific gaming state.
When the suggestion effect is being executed, there are cases where the specific effect (special button operation promotion effect) is executed and cases where the specific effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific effect is executed, the possibility of the specific result is higher than the possibility of the non-specific result.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
Further equipped with an operable operation means (first effect button 40k),
The specific effect is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that encourages the operation of the operating means.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
The effect executing means ends the suggestion effect when the specific effect is executed while the suggestion effect is being executed and the operation means is operated while the specific effect is being executed. A game machine featuring.

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to the invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the operation means is operated while the specific effect is being executed, the suggestion effect is terminated and a predetermined effect (blessing effect) is executed.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
A staging execution means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of staging, and
A display unit (display unit 50a) capable of displaying an image and
It is provided with a first light emitting unit (frame light emitting unit 53C) and a second light emitting unit (frame left light emitting unit 53L, frame right light emitting unit 53R) capable of emitting light.
The effect executing means may display a specific image (first specific notice effect image G50, second specific notice effect image G51) that represents the first light emitting unit but does not represent the second light emitting unit. A featured gaming machine.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1.
The effect executing means is characterized in that it can execute a specific effect (first specific notice effect, second specific notice effect) that causes the first light emitting unit to emit light in a specific mode when the specific image is displayed. A game machine to play.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2.
A predetermined effect (emission background effect) for causing the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit to emit light in a predetermined mode may be executed.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the specific image is displayed while the predetermined effect is being executed, the predetermined effect is terminated and the specific effect is executed.

8-3-4. Invention C4
The gaming machine according to the invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C3.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the predetermined effect is terminated and the specific effect is executed, the second light emitting unit is not emitted.

PY, PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... Game board 6 ... Game area 6A ... Left game area 6B ... Right game area 11 ... 1st start port 11a ... 1st start port sensor 12 ... 2nd start port 12a ... 2nd start port Sensor 12k ... Electric chew opening / closing member 13 ... Gate 14 ... 1st big winning opening 14a ... 1st big winning opening sensor 14k ... 1st AT opening / closing member 15 ... 2nd big winning opening 15a ... 2nd big winning opening sensor 15k ... 2nd AT Opening / closing member 16 ... Specific area 16a ... Specific area sensor 16k ... Distribution member 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Frame lamp 53C ... Frame top light emitting unit 53L ... Frame left light emitting unit 53R ... Frame right light emitting unit 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board 121 ... Production control microcomputer 140 ... Image control board

Claims (4)

It is possible to launch a game ball toward the game area by operating the operation means,
The game area is provided with a first start area and a second start area that can be opened and closed.
By operating the operating means in the first operating mode, the game ball can be won in the first starting region, and by operating the operating means in a second operating mode different from the first operating mode. It is possible to make the game ball win a prize in the second starting area.
It is equipped with a game execution means that can execute a game and an effect execution means that can execute an effect.
The game execution means is
It is possible to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game ball wins the first starting area, and after the first specific result is derived by the variable display of the first identification information, the player is notified. It is possible to have an advantageous playing state,
It is possible to execute the variable display of the second identification information based on the fact that the game ball wins the second starting area, and after the second specific result is derived by the variable display of the second identification information, the player is notified. It is possible to have an advantageous playing state,
When the game ball wins the first starting area when the variable display of the first identification information cannot be started, the right to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the winning is given to the first identification information. It is possible to reserve it as an execution right,
If the first identification information execution right is reserved when the second starting area is switched from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state in which the second starting area is easier to open than in the normal gaming state, the effect executing means is when the switching is performed. The specific display is executed on the display unit, and the specific display is not executed when the variable display of the second identification information is started thereafter, while the first identification is performed when the normal gaming state is switched to the specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that when the information execution right is not reserved, the specific display is executed when the switch is made and when the variable display of the second identification information is started. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The specific display is a gaming machine characterized in that it encourages the operation of the operating means in the second operating mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
A gaming machine characterized in that a gaming state more favorable to a player is more likely to occur after the second specific result is derived than after the first specific result is derived. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
From the time when the normal gaming state is switched to the specific gaming state until the variable display of the second identification information is started, the player is more difficult to see than the specific display, and the second operation mode is described. A gaming machine characterized in that a non-specific display prompting the operation of an operating means may be executed on the display unit.

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