JP7123376B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing an image effect of displaying a pending icon in a special display mode on a liquid crystal as a look-ahead effect suggesting the possibility of winning a big win (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2000-135332

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is only one type of special display mode for the displayed pending icon, so there is a risk that interest in the look-ahead effect will decrease, which is not preferable.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A predetermined image can be displayed in a predetermined display area,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the predetermined image is displayed;
The predetermined images include a first image and a second image that is expected to be set in an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first image , and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the first image is displayed, and a second suggestive effect suggestive whether or not the second image is displayed,
When the first image is not displayed after execution of the first suggestive effect, the suggestive effect may be performed again,
When the second image is not displayed after execution of the second suggestive effect, the suggestive effect may be performed again,
A probability that the suggestive effect is performed again without the first image being displayed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, and a probability that the suggestive effect is performed again without the second image being displayed after the second suggestive effect is performed. is different from the probability of being
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the predetermined display area, neither the first suggestion effect nor the second suggestion effect is performed during the display,
It is characterized in that, when the first image is displayed in the predetermined display area, the first image may change to the second image thereafter .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot", and (B) is the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "reach with loss" Is a table showing a fraction, (C) is a table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 2 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot", (D) is selected in the case of "loss with reach" It is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. 4 is a prefetch determination table according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a pseudo-run; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a first character image, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a second character image, and (C) is an explanation showing a specific example of a third character image. It is a figure and (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 4th character image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 1st fan effect|presentation. (A) is a first fan effect execution selection table, and (B) is a first fan effect mode selection table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a second fan effect; (A) is a second fanning effect execution selection table, and (B) is a second fanning effect mode selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 3rd fan effect|presentation. This is a third fanning effect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 4th stirring production|presentation. It is a fourth fanning effect selection table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of changes in character images; It is a display change execution selection table. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where the first swaying effect is executed while the character image effect already showing the third character image is being executed; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of changes in character images; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where a fourth sway effect is executed while a character image effect already showing a third character image is being executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where a third swaying effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows a third character image; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a modification (an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where a third fan effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows the first character image); FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a modification (an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where the third swaying effect is executed while the character image effect that already shows the fourth character image is being executed).

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. A second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that protrudes forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like.

In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general prize winning opening 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

Also, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, a flow path through which a game ball can flow down when a game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a game ball flows down when a game ball is shot right-handed. A possible flow path is referred to as the second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim to win a prize to the big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called the special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called the special figure lottery. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, 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 extinguished as a lost pattern.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure suspension storage unit (corresponding to the "storage means" of the present invention) 105, which will be described later, as a special figure suspension. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Moreover, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively called "special figure relation random number (corresponding to determination information)".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop state normal pattern, i.e. winning pattern), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the result of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and has a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, suspension effect (information display effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 equivalent), a jackpot game effect), a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation valid period). A sub-control board 120 (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning the power switch 191 ON or OFF, the power is turned on and off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

Various sensors MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators MA.

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11, and a second starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first winning opening that detects a game ball that has won a first large winning opening 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), And, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric throttle solenoid for driving the electric throttle opening/closing member 12k of the electric throttle 12D, and a normal AT opening/closing member 14k for the first prize winning device 14D. 1 big winning opening solenoid, second big winning opening solenoid for driving VAT opening/closing member 15k of second big winning device 15D, and distribution solenoid 16s for driving distribution member 16k of distribution device 16D are included. . The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

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

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170 .

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

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Also, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I/O port section 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 . The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 is operated by the power supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply, the power board 190 operates. It operates by power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120 . A circuit including a capacitor or an internal battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development 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 developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an 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 RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing 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 to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Further, various switches serving as input units, various actuators SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to cause a predetermined operation to be performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are 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 losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the time-saving state hit determination table (for time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. Also, the probability of winning a prize can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal figure fluctuation Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern using one or more normal figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short time state ( It is possible to distinguish between time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived).

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D 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 (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". Also, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether it is the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table) can be distinguished. It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern X and 50% for the jackpot pattern Y, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, uses one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and the reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)", which is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", is called "losing with reach", and "no reach (does not generate reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as 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 performed It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state It is possible to distinguish between special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), reach with loss, and reach without loss.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

Then, variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81. Then, in the special figure variable display, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as a display result (special figure lottery result), the next special figure variable display is not performed immediately, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach (equivalent to the "special effect" or "second effect" of the present invention), which is a kind of reach, is performed "SP loss change", reach In the presence loss, the special figure variation pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach. The special figure variation pattern is referred to as "N loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. That is, as the prefetching determination table, the prefetching determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) and the prefetching determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving prefetching determination table) are distinguished. It is possible.

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

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, the round game in which the first large winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first large winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them.

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

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to set it to any game state of "jackpot game state (equivalent to advantageous game state)". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Moreover, compared with a non-work-saving state, a time-saving state can make normal figure fluctuation|variation time short easily. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined. Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time saving state to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, 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, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

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

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effects to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special figure variation performance is performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction production mode includes a time reduction front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time reduction rear stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the background image G106 for time saving is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening production is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1 to 9, for example.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern region 50c, but are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach pattern), and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the big win determination may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to have won a battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "jackpot", it is 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination, it is possible to set the degree of expectation for the big win.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon (corresponding to information) HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. The player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is the effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure variation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. , the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. A game RAM 104 is provided with counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below.

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and uses the game as lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

After the special action process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

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

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired Toku-zu 1 relation random number and the 1st look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 . In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special action process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, along with performing the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is performed. .

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination for determining the jackpot pattern type is performed using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information of the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. And to generate a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the special figure 2 reservation number after the processing.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed by using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, to generate a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, if there are both the special figure 2 reservation number and the special figure 1 reservation number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of special symbols. In the special symbol variation processing, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol indicator 81 is caused to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop displaying the special symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. If the result of the big win determination is a big win, the big win pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big win determination is a loss, the losing pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. And, to generate a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to non-time saving state is produced|generated. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 is waiting for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, it generates a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state. In addition, when changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. And the time saving setting command which shows the setting of a time saving state is produced|generated.

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 1 msec) is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), received command analysis Processing (S4105), production timer update processing (S4106), voice control processing (S4107), and production data creation processing (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation of an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated in order to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation processing, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of the First Embodiment A further detailed description will be added below regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), it is possible to execute a character image presentation showing various character images together with the display of the pending icon HA.

7-1. Special figure variation pattern determination First, the special figure variation pattern determination in the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG. In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure variation pattern determination of the special figure 1, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used. Also, when the special figure variation pattern determination of special figure 2 is performed, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. There are patterns "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25". Also, if the game state is "non-time-saving state", the result of the special drawing is "loss", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", that is, if it is "losing with reach", selectable special change There are patterns "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is associated with the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of one "pseudo consecutive (described later)" to reach (Fig. 27 reference). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P21" is selected, one pseudo-continuation is executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then reach, N reach, development production and SP reach It is performed sequentially, and the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, being a "jackpot") is finally notified. The special figure variation pattern "P21" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 1 time SP big hit variation".

The special figure variation pattern "P22" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from normal variation including execution of two pseudo-runs to ready-to-win (see FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" is selected, two pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then reach, N reach, development production and SP reach It is carried out sequentially, and finally it is notified that it is a "jackpot". The special figure variation pattern "P22" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 2 times SP big hit variation".

The special figure variation pattern "P23" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from normal variation including execution of three pseudo-runs to ready-to-win (see FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" is selected, three pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then reach, N reach, development production and SP reach It is carried out sequentially, and finally it is notified that it is a "jackpot". The special figure variation pattern "P23" is also referred to as "pseudo consecutive 3 times SP big hit variation".

The special figure variation pattern "P24" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from normal variation including the execution of one pseudo-run to ready-to-win (see FIG. 27). However, it is different from the special figure variation pattern "P21" in which reach, N reach, development effect and SP reach are sequentially performed after execution of one pseudo run. That is, when the special figure variation pattern "P24" is selected, one pseudo-continuation is executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, then reach and N reach are sequentially performed, and development production And finally, it is notified that it is a "jackpot" without going through the SP reach. The special figure variation pattern "P24" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 1 time N jackpot variation".

The special figure variation pattern "P25" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from normal variation including execution of two pseudo-runs to ready-to-win (see FIG. 27). However, unlike the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" is selected, two pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then , reach and N reach are performed in sequence, and the fact that it is a "jackpot" is notified without going through development production and SP reach. The special figure variation pattern "P25" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 2 times N jackpot variation".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P26" is associated with the special figure fluctuation effect of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of one pseudo-run to ready-to-win in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P21". (See FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P26" is selected, in the same way as the special figure variation pattern "P21", one pseudo-continuation is executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then , reach, N reach, development effect and SP reach are performed in sequence. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, being "losing") is finally notified. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P26" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 1 time SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P27" is associated with the special figure fluctuation effect of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of two pseudo-runs to ready-to-win in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P22". (See FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P27" is selected, in the same way as the special figure variation pattern "P22", two pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then , reach, N reach, development effect and SP reach are performed in sequence. And finally, it is notified that it is "losing". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P27" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 2 times SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P28" is associated with the special figure fluctuation effect of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of three pseudo-runs to ready-to-win in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P23". (See FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P28" is selected, in the same way as the special figure variation pattern "P23", three pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then , reach, N reach, development effect and SP reach are performed in sequence. And finally, it is notified that it is "losing". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P28" is also referred to as "pseudo consecutive 3 times SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P29" is associated with the special figure fluctuation effect of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of one pseudo-run to ready-to-win in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P24". (See FIG. 27). However, it is different from the special figure variation pattern "P26" in which reach, N reach, development effect and SP reach are sequentially performed after execution of one pseudo run. That is, when the special figure variation pattern "P29" is selected, one pseudo-continuation is executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then reach and N reach are sequentially performed, "losing ” is finally reported. The special figure variation pattern "P29" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 1 time N loss variation".

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P30" is associated with the special figure fluctuation effect of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation including the execution of two pseudo-runs to ready-to-win in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P25". (See FIG. 27). However, unlike the special figure variation pattern "P27", when the special figure variation pattern "P30" is selected, two pseudo-continuations are executed during the variable display of one special figure 1, and then , Reach and N Reach are performed in sequence, and finally it is notified that it is "losing". The special figure variation pattern "P30" is also referred to as "pseudo continuous 2 times N loss variation".

Also in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. There are patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75". In addition, if the game state is "non-time-saving state", the result of the special figure lottery is "loss", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", that is, if it is "losing with reach" Special figure variation that can be selected There are patterns "P76", "P77", "P78", "P79" and "P80".

In the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71" and "P76", just like the special figure fluctuation patterns "P21" and "P26", an effect that shifts from normal fluctuation to reach, including the execution of one pseudo-continuation (described later) The special figure fluctuation effect of the flow is associated (see FIG. 28). In the case of the special figure variation pattern "P71", it is finally notified that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special figure variation pattern "P76", it is finally notified that it is "losing". . The special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" is also called "pseudo consecutive 1 time SP big hit fluctuation" as well as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P76" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P26". It is also called "pseudo consecutive 1 time SP loss fluctuation".

Like the special figure variation patterns "P22" and "P27", the special figure variation patterns "P72" and "P77" have a special effect flow that transitions from normal variation to reach, including the execution of two pseudo-runs. Figure fluctuation effects are associated (see FIG. 28). In the case of the special figure variation pattern "P72", it is finally notified that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special figure variation pattern "P77", it is finally notified that it is "losing". . The special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" is also called "pseudo consecutive 2 times SP jackpot fluctuation" as well as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P77" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P27". It is also called "pseudo consecutive 2 times SP losing fluctuation".

Like the special figure fluctuation patterns "P23" and "P28", the special figure fluctuation patterns "P73" and "P78" have the special effects of the production flow that shifts from normal fluctuation to reach, including the execution of three pseudo-runs. Figure fluctuation effects are associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P73", it is finally notified that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P78", it is finally notified that it is "losing". . The special figure fluctuation pattern "P73" is also called "pseudo consecutive 3 times SP jackpot fluctuation" as well as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P78" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P28". It is also called "pseudo consecutive 3 times SP loss fluctuation".

Like the special figure fluctuation patterns "P24" and "P29", the special figure fluctuation patterns "P74" and "P79" have a special effect flow that transitions from normal fluctuation to reach, including the execution of one pseudo-run. Figure variation effects are associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P74", it is finally notified that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P79", it is finally notified that it is "losing". . The special figure fluctuation pattern "P74" is also called "pseudo continuous 1 time N jackpot fluctuation" as well as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P79" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P29". It is also called “pseudo-run 1-time N loss variation”.

Like the special figure fluctuation patterns "P25" and "P30", the special figure fluctuation patterns "P75" and "P80" have a special effect flow that shifts from normal fluctuation to reach, including the execution of one pseudo-run. Figure variation effects are associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P75", it is finally notified that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P80", it is finally notified that it is "losing". . The special figure variation pattern "P75" is also called "pseudo continuous 2 times N jackpot variation" as well as the special figure variation pattern "P25", and the special figure variation pattern "P80" is the same as the special figure variation pattern "P30". It is also called “pseudo consecutive 2 times N losing fluctuation”.

FIG. 29(A) and FIG. 29(B) show the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special figure variation pattern in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Moreover, in FIG.29(C) and FIG.29(D), the allocation rate (execution probability) of the special figure variation pattern in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is shown. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. In the case of , the special figure variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the allocation rate shown in FIG. 29(B). Also, when the determination result of the special figure 2 lottery is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. , A special figure variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(D).

As described above, the special figure variation patterns "P24", "P25" and "P03" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "jackpot" is performed up to N reach, but SP A special figure variation effect that is not performed until reach is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "11%". This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" that is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect that is performed to SP reach through N reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. , "P22", "P23" and "P01" ("89%").

Also, in the non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation patterns "P29", "P30" and "P06" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" are performed up to N reach, but SP reach It is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect that is not performed until (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(B), the total value of the distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "54%". This value is a special figure variation pattern that is associated with a special figure variation effect that is performed up to SP reach through N reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "loss with reach" in a non-time saving state. P26”, “P27”, “P28” and “P04” are larger than the total value (“46%”) of the apportionment rate.

In addition, as with the special figure 1 above, the special figure 2 can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, but it is performed up to N reach, but it is possible to go up to SP reach. The value of the total distribution rate of the special figure variation patterns "P74", "P75" and "P53" associated with the special figure variation effect that is not displayed is "11%" (see FIG. 29(C)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" associated with a special figure fluctuation effect performed up to SP reach through N reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, It is smaller than the total value (“89%”) of the distribution ratios of “P72”, “P73” and “P51”.

Also, in a non-time-saving state, the special figure variation that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "losing with reach" is associated with a special figure variation effect that is performed up to N reach but not performed until SP reach The total value of the allocation ratios of the patterns "P79", "P80" and "P56" is "54%" (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern " P76”, “P77”, “P78” and “P54” are larger than the sum of the distribution ratios (“46%”).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation effect performed up to SP reach is likely to be selected. Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the SP reach is higher than the degree of expectation for a big hit in the N reach.

In addition, as described above, the special figure variation pattern "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is associated with a special-figure variation effect accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (described later) (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the value of the total distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "88%". This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P01" and "P03" that is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect without a pseudo series that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. is greater than the sum of the distribution ratios (“12%”).

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation patterns "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" in a non-time saving state, It is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect accompanied by a pseudo continuation (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(B), the total value of the distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "64%". This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P04" and " P06” is greater than the total value of the apportionment rate (“36%”). However, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state is less than the total value of ("88%").

Also, as with the special figure 1 above, the special figure 2 can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state. The total value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75" associated with is "88%" (see FIG. 29 (C) ). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P51" and "P53" that is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect without a pseudo series, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. is greater than the sum of the distribution ratios (“12%”).

In addition, special figure fluctuation pattern "P76", " The total value of the apportionment ratios of "P77", "P78", "P79" and "P80" is "64%" (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P54" and " P56” is larger than the total distribution ratio value (“36%”). However, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state is less than the total value of ("88%").

As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) in a non-time saving state is "big hit" than the case of "losing (losing with reach)". It is easy to select special figure fluctuation production with ream. Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big hit due to the execution of pseudo-runs is relatively high.

In addition, as described above, the special figure variation patterns "P21" and "P24" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "jackpot" is a special figure with one pseudo-series A variable effect is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "17%". This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" and " P25” is smaller than the total distribution ratio value (“27%”). In addition, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" associated with the special figure fluctuation effect with three pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state ("44%").

On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation patterns "P26" and "P29" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" in a non-time saving state has a special figure variation effect with one pseudo-continuation. It is associated (see FIG. 27), and the total value of the distribution rate of these special figure variation patterns is "29%" (see FIG. 29 (B)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P27" that is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect with two pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" in a non-time saving state. and "P30" are larger than the sum of the distribution ratios ("27%"). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P28" associated with the special figure fluctuation effect with three pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" in a non-time saving state. Greater than the fractional value ("8%").

Also, as with the special figure 1 above, the special figure 2 can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state. is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" and the total value of the distribution rate of "P74" is "17%" (see FIG. 29 (C)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" and " P75” is smaller than the total distribution rate (“27%”). In addition, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P73" associated with the special figure fluctuation effect with three pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state ("44%").

On the other hand, special figure fluctuation pattern "P76" and " P79" has a total distribution rate of 29% (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P77" that is associated with a special figure fluctuation effect with two pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" in a non-time saving state. and the sum of the distribution ratios of "P80" ("27%"). Furthermore, in the non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P78" associated with the special figure fluctuation effect with three pseudo consecutives, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "losing with reach" Greater than the fractional value ("8%").

Therefore, when the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, when the special figure fluctuation effect with the pseudo-ren is executed, the number of times of the pseudo-ren , "twice" is more likely to be selected than "once", and "three times" is more likely to be selected than "twice". In other words, when the special figure variation performance with the pseudo-run is executed when the result of the special figure lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time-saving state, a larger number is likely to be selected as the number of times of the pseudo-run.

On the other hand, when the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "losing (losing with reach)" in a non-time saving state, when a special figure fluctuation effect with a pseudo-continuation is executed , "twice" is more likely to be selected than "three times", and "one time" is more likely to be selected than "two times" as the number of pseudo-runs. In other words, when the special figure variation effect with the pseudo-run is executed when the result of the special figure lottery is "losing" in the non-time-saving state, a smaller number is likely to be selected as the number of times of the pseudo-run. As described above, in the present embodiment, the greater the number of pseudo-runs, the higher the expectation of a big win.

7-2. Prefetch Determination Subsequently, the prefetch determination of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. In this embodiment, prefetching determination using the prefetching determination table shown in FIG. 30 can be executed based on the acquired special figure relation random number. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 101, when a special figure-related random number is acquired with the winning of the starting ports 11 and 12, based on the special figure-related random number and the look-ahead determination table, The above-mentioned look-ahead determination is performed. Then, according to the result of the look-ahead determination, it generates a starting winning command and outputs it to the effect control microcomputer 121. - 特許庁When the performance control microcomputer 121 receives the start winning command, it can execute various performances based on the starting winning command.

Specifically, when the determination result of the special figure variation pattern in the look-ahead determination is the special figure variation pattern "P21", the game control microcomputer 101 outputs "command 21" (see FIG. 30). In the same way, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", "P23", "P24", "P25", "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30" are determined respectively in the look-ahead determination "Command 22", "Command 23", "Command 24", "Command 25", "Command 26", "Command 27", "Command 28", "Command 29" and "Command 30" are respectively output (see FIG. 30).

Also, for the pre-reading determination of special figure 2, in the pre-reading determination special figure fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74", "P75", "P76", "P77", "P78 , “P79” and “P80” are respectively determined, “command 71”, “command 72”, “command 73”, “command 74”, “command 75”, “command 76”, “command 77”, “command 78”, “command 79” and “command 80” are respectively output (see FIG. 30).

7-3. Pseudo-run Pseudo-run (corresponding to the "special effect" or "first effect" of the present invention, also referred to as pseudo-continuous notice effect or pseudo-continuous notice) will be described with reference to FIG. The pseudo-continuation is an effect in which the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 which are being variably displayed are temporarily stopped during one time variable display of the special symbols, and then variably displayed again. Temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 during one variable display of the special symbols, and subsequent re-variation display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are set as "one time" pseudo-continuation. there is

In the pseudo-run of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped during the variable display of one special symbol. is temporarily stopped and displayed in a stop mode other than "ready-to-win", the middle effect symbol EZ2 using the image G120 showing the character string "pseudo run" is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily hidden, and an image G121 showing the character string "pseudo run x1" is displayed on the display section 50a. This makes it possible to inform the player that a pseudo-run has occurred and that this pseudo-run is the first pseudo-run. After the image G121 is displayed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that were temporarily stopped are displayed again on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 31(C). The variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is started again.

Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the special figure variation pattern "P21", "P24", "P26", "P29", "P71", "P74", "P76" or "P79". In this case, based on the selected special figure variation pattern, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs one pseudo-continuation in the normal variation of the special figure variation effect.

Also, if the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P22", "P25", "P27", "P30", "P72", "P75", "P77" or "P80" is selected, the special figure Based on the variation pattern, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs two pseudo-runs in the normal variation of the special figure variation performance. That is, in such a case, the effects shown in FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) are repeated twice. However, in the second pseudo-run, an image (not shown) showing, for example, the character string "pseudo-run x 2" is displayed on the display section 50a instead of the image G121 shown in Fig. 31B. An image showing the character string "pseudo-run x 2" is displayed on the display unit 50a to inform the player that the pseudo-run has occurred and that this pseudo-run is the second pseudo-run. is possible.

Furthermore, when the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", "P28", "P73" or "P78" is selected, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure fluctuation production by the production control microcomputer 121 Three pseudo-runs are performed in the normal variation of . That is, in such a case, the effects shown in FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) are repeated three times. However, at the time of the second pseudo-run, instead of the image G121 shown in FIG. In the case of a pseudo-run, an image (not shown) showing, for example, the character string "pseudo-run x 3" is displayed. An image showing the character string "pseudo-run x 3" is displayed on the display unit 50a to inform the player that a pseudo-run has occurred and that this pseudo-run is the third pseudo-run. is possible. In this embodiment, a maximum of three pseudo-runs can be executed during one variable display of special symbols.

In addition, in the non-time saving state, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation patterns "P01", "P03", "P04", "P06", "P07", "P08", "P51", "P53", "P54", "P56 ', 'P57' or 'P58' is selected, the pseudo-continuation is not performed even once in the normal variation of the special figure variation effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when pseudo-runs are performed in normal variation, various special figure variation patterns are distributed so that the expectation of big wins is higher than when pseudo-runs are not performed. A rate is set (see FIG. 29). Furthermore, when a pseudo-run is executed, the allocation rate of various special figure variation patterns is set so that the greater the number of times of the pseudo-run, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

7-4. Character Image Effect Next, the character image effect (corresponding to the display effect) will be described with reference to FIG. The character image effect of the present embodiment is an image effect of displaying a character image (corresponding to a predetermined display) above various icons (holding icon HA, icon TA) displayed on the display section 50a. There are four types of character images (first character image G130, second character image G131, third character image G132, and fourth character image G133) used for character image rendering.

The first character image (corresponding to the "specific suggestive display" or "first suggestive display" of the present invention) G130 is an image showing the character string "chance" as shown in FIG. 32(A). The second character image (equivalent to specific suggestive display, second suggestive display) G131 is an image showing the character string "Gekiatsu" as shown in FIG. 32(B). The third character image G132 (corresponding to the "special effect suggesting display" or "first effect suggesting display" of the present invention) is an image showing the character string "pseudo-run" as shown in FIG. 32(C). . The fourth character image (corresponding to the second effect suggestion display) G133 is an image showing the character string "SP reach" as shown in FIG. 32(D).

In this embodiment, both the character image effect using the first character image G130 and the character image effect using the second character image G131 are image effects suggesting the possibility of winning a big prize.

Furthermore, the character image effect using the second character image G131 can suggest to the player that the possibility of winning a big win is higher than the character image effect using the first character image G130. ing.

Further, the character image effect using the third character image G132 is an image effect suggesting the execution of pseudo-continuation, and the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is an image suggesting the execution of SP reach. It is staged. That is, when the character image rendering using the third character image G132 is performed, one pseudo-continuation is performed after the execution. Further, when the character image rendering using the fourth character image G133 is performed, the SP reach is performed after the execution. That is, the character image effect using the third character image G132 is a one-time pseudo-continue notice effect, and the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is an SP reach notice effect. .

In this embodiment, the display unit 50a has display areas for displaying the above-described character images (holding character display area 50f and relevant character display area 50g). The suspension character display area (corresponding to a predetermined display area) 50f is an area above the suspension icon display area 50d for displaying the suspension icon HA, as shown in FIG. 32(A). The text display area 50g is an area above the icon display area 50e for displaying the icon TA.

Furthermore, the holding character display area 50f includes a first character display area 50f1 positioned above the first display area 50d1, a second character display area 50f2 positioned above the second display area 50d2, and a third display area 50d3. and a fourth character display area 50f4 located above the fourth display area 50d4 (see FIG. 32A).

In this embodiment, when a character image effect is being executed together with the pending icon HA being displayed, a new character image effect is not executed. For example, when the character image effect is being executed together with one of the two pending icons HA being displayed, the character image effect is not executed together with the other pending icon HA. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the special figure variation effect executed by moving the pending icon HA accompanied by the character image effect to the icon display area 50e.

7-5. Inciting Effect Next, the inciting effect (corresponding to the suggestive effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 40. FIG. The stirring effect of the present embodiment is a effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the character image effect before executing the various character image effects described above. There are four types of fanning effects: a first fanning effect, a second fanning effect, a third fanning effect, and a fourth fanning effect.

7-5-1. First Incentive Effect The first inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the first character image G130. In the first fan effect of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 33(A), two first moving images G122A showing the character string "chance" in an ellipse are displayed from above and below the display unit 50a. Move towards the center. The character string "chance" of this first moving image G122A is the same as the character string "chance" of the first character image G130. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the first moving image G122A including the character string "chance", the player can grasp that the execution of the first fanning effect has started. At the same time, it is easy to associate that the character image effect that may be executed after that is the character image effect using the first character image G130.

When the character image effect using the first character image G130 is performed after the execution of the first fan effect, as shown in FIG. A first completed image G122B that is clearer (specifically, the characters are darker) than the moving image G122A is completed. The effect mode in which the first completed image G122B is completed in this way is also referred to as the "success mode" of the first fan effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 33(C), execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is started. Thus, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is to be started by the first fan effect of the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the first character image G130 is not performed after the execution of the first fan effect, as shown in FIG. Pass each other. The effect mode in which the first complete image G122B described above is not completed by the two first moving images G122A is also referred to as the "failure mode" of the first fanning effect. After the execution of the first fan effect of the failure mode, unlike the first fan effect of the success mode, the execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is not started. Thus, it is possible to inform the player that the character image effect using the first character image G130 will not be executed by the first fan effect of the failure mode.

In the present embodiment, at the timing when the pending icon HA is displayed in accordance with the winning, each stimulating effect including the first stimulating effect is performed for the pending icon HA during the period in which the pending icon HA is displayed. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the icon is to be executed (whether or not the icon is to be executed). Specifically, when the pending icon HA that is already being displayed is the "execution target icon", it is determined that the pending icon HA that is newly displayed after winning a prize is not set as the "execution target icon". Furthermore, even if the pending icon HA already being displayed is not the ``execution target icon'', it may be determined not to set the ``execution target icon'' to the newly winning and displayed pending icon HA as a result of the execution lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pending icon HA that is already being displayed is not the "execution target icon", and as a result of the execution lottery, it is determined that the pending icon HA newly won and displayed is the "execution target icon". is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121, each fan effect can be executed.

The first stirring effect can be executed once each time the displayed pending icon HA moves to the adjacent pending icon display area and is displayed. Specifically, when the suspended icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 as a result of winning, if the suspended icon HA is the "execution target icon", the suspended icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3, Each time the image is moved to the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the first fan effect can be executed once. Further, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 as a result of winning, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", moves to the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1. The first stirring effect can be executed once each time it is displayed. Further, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2 as a result of winning, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. One fanning effect can be executed once. It should be noted that when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 as a result of winning a prize and is then moved to and displayed in the icon display area 50e, and when the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area as a result of winning a prize. When displayed at 50e, the first fan effect is not performed.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the first effect is to be executed using the first effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 34(A). Further, when the execution of the first fan effect is determined, the mode of the first fan effect to be executed is selected using the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 34(B). determined by

As shown in FIG. 34A, for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", when the character image effect is not executed on the display unit 50a, or when the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 When a character image effect indicating a character image other than the character image (specifically, the third character image G132 or the fourth character image G133) is being performed, the first stirring effect is executed and not executed. There is On the other hand, when the character image effect showing the first character image G130 or the second character image G131 is performed for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", the first fan effect is not performed.

Furthermore, for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", when the character image rendering is not executed, or the character image rendering showing a character image other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. In this case, when neither the first stirring effect nor the second stirring effect has been performed yet, when the first stirring effect has already been performed in the failure mode, and when the second stirring effect has already been performed in the failure mode. The probability that the first fan effect is executed is different between when the player is in motion. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34A, when the character image effect is not executed, or when the character image effect showing character images other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. If there is, and neither the first stirring effect nor the second stirring effect has been performed yet, the distribution rate (execution probability) of performing the first stirring effect is "15%". With respect to this distribution rate, the distribution rate ("20%") at which the first fanning effect is performed when the first fanning effect has already been performed in the failure mode is high, and the second fanning effect in the failure mode is high. is already performed, the allocation rate ("5%") at which the first fan effect is performed is low.

That is, the probability that the first stirring effect is performed after the first stirring effect is performed in the failure mode is higher than the probability that the first stirring effect is performed after the second stirring effect is performed in the failure mode. . Therefore, when the first fanning performance is performed in the failure mode, the player is more likely to expect the execution of the first fanning performance after that than when the second fanning performance is performed in the failure mode.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 decides to execute the first fan effect, it refers to the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. Either "success mode" or "failure mode" is determined. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the prefetch determination based on the above-described starting winning command transmitted from the main control board 100 and temporarily stores it in the effect RAM 124 . Then, based on the result of the look-ahead determination, the mode is determined by referring to the first fan effect mode selection table.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), if the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot", in the case of "lose with reach", or in the case of "lose without reach", the first fanning production in the success mode Execution probabilities are different. Specifically, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit", the distribution rate is "98%" in which the first fanning effect is performed in the success mode, and when it is "losing with reach", it is performed in the success mode. The allocation rate is "60%". It should be noted that the distribution rate performed in the success mode in the case of "no reach" is "0%" (see FIG. 34(B)). That is, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "no reach", the first fanning effect is not performed in the success mode (that is, the first fanning effect is performed in the failure mode).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first fanning effect is executed in the successful mode, the player can be sure of "reach" after the first fanning effect is executed. Moreover, most of the first fanning effects performed when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big win" can be executed in a successful manner. Therefore, when the first fan effect is executed in a successful mode, the player can proceed with the game while expecting a big win.

7-5-2. Second Cheating Effect The second cheering effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of execution of the character image effect using the second character image G131. In the second fan effect of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 35(A), two second moving images G123A showing the character string "great heat" in an ellipse are displayed from above and below the display unit 50a. move toward the center. The character string "rapid heat" of the second moving image G123A is the same as the character string "rapid heat" of the second character image G131. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display section 50a is the second moving image G123A, the player can grasp that the execution of the second fanning effect has started, and the second effect will be executed thereafter. It is easy to associate the possible character image effect with the character image effect using the second character image G131.

When the character image effect using the second character image G131 is performed after the execution of the second effect, as shown in FIG. The second completed image G123B is completed near the center (“success mode”), and character image rendering using the second character image G131 is performed (see FIG. 35(C)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image effect using the second character image G131 is to be started by the second fan effect of the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the second character image G131 is not performed, as shown in FIG. They pass each other in the vicinity (“failure mode”). After execution of the second fanning effect of the failure mode, the execution of the character image effect using the second character image G131 is not started, as in the case of the first fanning effect. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the character image effect using the second character image G131 will not be executed by the second fan effect of the failure mode.

The second hype effect, like the first hype effect described above, can be executed once each time the displayed pending icon HA moves to the adjacent pending icon display area and is displayed. Specifically, for example, when the suspended icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 in accordance with winning, if the suspended icon HA is the above-mentioned "execution target icon", the suspended icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3. , and each time the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. It should be noted that when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 as a result of winning a prize and is then moved to and displayed in the icon display area 50e, and when the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area as a result of winning a prize. When it is displayed at 50e, the second fanning effect is not performed as in the first fanning effect.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the second effect effect using the second effect effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 36(A). Further, when execution of the second fan effect is determined, the mode of the second fan effect to be executed is determined by using the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 36(B). determined by

As shown in FIG. 36A, for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", when the character image effect is not executed on the display unit 50a, or when the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 When a character image effect using a character image other than (specifically, the third character image G132 or the fourth character image G133) is performed, when the second fan effect is executed and when it is not executed There is. On the other hand, when the character image effect showing the first character image G130 or the second character image G131 is being performed for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", the second fanning effect is not performed.

Furthermore, for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", when the character image rendering is not executed, or the character image rendering showing a character image other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. In this case, when neither the first stirring effect nor the second stirring effect has been performed yet, when the first stirring effect has already been performed in the failure mode, and when the second stirring effect has already been performed in the failure mode. The probability that the second fan effect is executed is different between when the player is in motion. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36A, when the character image effect is not executed, or when the character image effect showing character images other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. A distribution rate (execution probability of the second fanning performance) of performing the second fanning performance when neither the first fanning performance nor the second fanning performance is performed is ``10%''. With respect to this distribution rate, the distribution rate ("15%") at which the second fanning effect is performed when the first fanning effect has already been performed in the failure mode is high, and the second fanning effect has already been performed in the failure mode. The distribution rate (“5%”) at which the second fanning effect is performed when the player is hit is low.

That is, the probability that the second fanning effect is performed after the first fanning effect is performed in the failure mode is higher than the probability that the second fanning effect is performed after the second fanning effect is performed in the failure mode. . Therefore, when the first fanning performance is performed in the failure mode, the player is more likely to expect the execution of the second fanning performance after that than when the second fanning performance is performed in the failure mode.

When execution of the second fan effect is decided, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the second fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. Either the "success mode" or the "failure mode" is determined as the mode of the second fan effect to be executed. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the prefetching determination based on the start winning command, and refers to the second fanning effect mode selection table based on the result of the prefetching determination, as in the case of the first fan effect. to determine the mode.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36(B), as in the case of the first fanning effect, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot", "lose with reach", or "lose without reach", The execution probabilities of the second fanning effect in the success mode are different. That is, in the case of "jackpot", the distribution rate of performing the second fanning effect in the success mode is "90%", and in the case of "losing with reach", the distribution rate of performing in the success mode is "20%". . It should be noted that the distribution rate performed in the success mode in the case of "no reach" is "0%" (see FIG. 36(B)). That is, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "no reach", the second fanning effect is not performed in the success mode (that is, the second fanning effect is performed in the failure mode).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second fanning effect is executed in the successful mode, the player can be sure that there is a "reach" after the second fanning effect is executed. Moreover, according to FIGS. 34(B) and 36(B), when the result of the look-ahead determination is "losing with reach", the success mode is likely to be selected in the first fanning effect, but in the second fanning effect It is difficult to select the mode of success. On the other hand, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit", the success mode is likely to be selected for both the first and second fanning effects. Thus, when the second hype effect is performed in the success mode, the player can proceed with the game while fully anticipating winning a jackpot more than when the first hype effect is performed in the success mode. It's becoming

7-5-3. Third Cheating Effect The third cheering effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the third character image G132. In the third fan effect of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 37(A), two third moving images G124A showing the character string "pseudo-run" in ellipses are displayed from above and below the display unit 50a. move toward the center. The character string "pseudo-run" of the third moving image G124A is the same as the character string "pseudo-run" of the third character image G132. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the third moving image G124A, the player can grasp that the execution of the third fanning effect has started, and it will be executed thereafter. It is easy to associate the possible character image effect with the character image effect using the third character image G132.

When the character image effect using the third character image G132 is performed after the execution of the third effect, as shown in FIG. The third completed image G124B is completed in the vicinity of the center of (“success mode”), and character image rendering using the third character image G132 is performed (see FIG. 37(C)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image effect using the third character image G132 is to be started by the third fan effect of the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the third character image G132 is not performed, as shown in FIG. They pass each other near the center (“failure mode”). After execution of the third fanning effect of the failure mode, the execution of the character image effect using the third character image G132 is not started as in the case of the first fanning effect and the like. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the character image effect using the third character image G132 will not be executed by the third fan effect of the failure mode.

In the present embodiment, when the pending icon HA displayed upon winning is the "execution target icon", the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3, and the third display area 50d3. Depending on which display area of the 4 display areas 50d4 is displayed, the number of times the third fan effect can be executed after that differs. Specifically, when the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 in accordance with winning, the third fan effect can be executed up to three times. That is, each time the hold icon HA is moved and displayed in the third display area 50d3, the second display area 50d2, and the first display area 50d1, the third fan effect can be executed once. In addition, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 as a result of winning, the third fanning effect can be executed at most twice. That is, each time the pending icon HA is moved to the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the third fan effect can be executed once. Furthermore, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2 with the winning, the third fanning effect can be executed at most once. That is, when the pending icon HA is moved and displayed in the first display area 50d1, the third fan effect can be executed once.

Note that when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 as a result of winning, and when the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e as a result of winning, the above-described first fanning effect , and the second fanning effect, the third fanning effect is not performed.

In the present embodiment, at the timing when the pending icon HA is displayed in accordance with winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the third fan effect during the period in which the pending icon HA is displayed. . Specifically, at the above timing, using each third fan effect selection table shown in FIG. It is determined by the microcomputer 121 . Unlike the above-described first and second fanning effects, the third fanning effect is managed by a scenario as to whether or not it is executed and how it is executed.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 displays the pending icon HA in the second display area 50d2 as a prize is won, the lottery is performed to determine whether the pending icon HA is to be set as the "execution target icon". Then, when the suspended icon HA is set as the "execution target icon", the third fanning effect selection table shown in FIG. , and select a scenario pattern for the mode of execution. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the prefetching determination based on the start winning command transmitted from the main control board 100, and based on the result of the prefetching determination, the second shown in FIG. 3 The scenario pattern is determined by referring to the fanning effect mode selection table.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 38A, selectable scenario patterns differ depending on whether the result of the look-ahead determination includes a "pseudo-run" or not.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pseudo-continuation", a scenario in which the third fan effect is executed in a successful manner when the hold icon HA is moved and displayed in the first display area 50d1. There are a pattern "S3201" and a scenario pattern "S3202" in which the third fan effect is not executed. On the other hand, a scenario pattern "S3203" in which the third fan effect is not executed when moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed as a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination does not include "pseudo-continuation". , and a scenario pattern “S3204” in which the third fan effect is executed in a failure mode.

When the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 as a result of winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the third fan effect selection table shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is selected as to whether or not the third fan effect is to be executed, and how it is to be executed. At that time, the performance control microcomputer 121, similarly to the case where the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2, makes a pre-reading determination by analyzing the starting winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA to be executed for the third fanning effect. Determine the scenario pattern based on the results of

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is a "pseudo-run" ("pseudo-run 1 time", "pseudo-run 2 times", or "pseudo-run 3 times") in the result of the prefetch determination, the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area. Scenario patterns "S3301" and "S3305" in which the third fan effect is executed in a successful mode when the display is moved to the first display area 50d2, and the third fan effect is not executed when the display is moved to the first display area 50d1. There is. Also, when the display is moved to the second display area 50d2, the third fan effect is not executed, and when the image is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the third fan effect is performed in a successful mode. There are scenario patterns “S3302” and “S3306”. That is, at one of the two executable timings (when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, and when it is moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1), the third fan effect of the success mode is performed. There is a scenario pattern to do.

Furthermore, when the display is moved to the second display area 50d2, the third fan effect is executed in a failure mode, and when the image is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the third fan effect is performed in a successful mode. There are scenario patterns 'S3303' and 'S3307'. In other words, at the earlier executable timing (when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed), the failure mode of the third fan effect is performed, and at the later executable timing (when it is moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1) There is a pattern in which the third fanning effect of the success mode is performed in the case of

In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3304" and "S3308" in which the third fan effect is not executed even when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, and when it is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. . In other words, there is a pattern that does not dare to perform the third fanning effect of the success mode, although "pseudo-continuous" is performed in the subsequent special figure fluctuation effect.

On the other hand, as a selectable scenario pattern when there is no "pseudo-continuation" in the result of the pre-reading determination, even when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, it is also moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is also a scenario pattern "S3309" in which the third fan effect is not executed. In addition, the scenario pattern " S3310", "S3311" and "S3312". In these four scenario patterns, the third fan effect is not executed in a successful manner at any of the executable timings.

When the pending icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 as a result of winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the third fan effect selection table shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is selected as to whether or not the third fan effect is to be executed, and how it is to be executed. At that time, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes and acquires the starting winning command corresponding to the holding icon HA to be executed for the third fanning production, as in the case where the holding icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2. A scenario pattern is determined based on the result of the read-ahead determination.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pseudo continuation once", three executable timings (the third display area 50d3, the second display area 50d2, and the first display area 50d1, There are scenario patterns "S3401", "S3402", and "S3403" in which the third fan effect of the success mode is performed once. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3404" and "S3405" in which the third fan effect of the failure mode is performed at the preceding executable timing, and the third fan effect of the success mode is performed at the next executable timing. Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S3406" in which one "pseudo continuation" is performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third swaying performance of the success mode is not dared to be performed.

Scenario patterns that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pseudo-continuation twice" include scenario patterns "S3407", "S3407", " There are "S3408" and "S3409". In addition, there is a scenario pattern "S3410" in which the third stage effect of the failure mode is performed at the preceding executable timing, and the third stage stage effect of the success mode is performed twice at the subsequent executable timing. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3411", "S3412" and "S3413" in which the "pseudo continuation" is performed twice in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third swaying performance of the success mode is performed only once. . Moreover, there is a scenario pattern "S3414" in which the second "pseudo continuation" is performed in the subsequent special figure fluctuation effect, but the third swaying effect of the success mode is not dared to be performed.

Also, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pseudo continuation 3 times", there is a scenario pattern "S3415" in which the third hype effect of the success mode is performed at all of the 3 executable timings. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3416", "S3417" and "S3418" in which the ``pseudo continuation'' is performed three times in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third swaying performance of the success mode is performed only once. . Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3419" and "S3420" in which the third stage effect of the failure mode is performed at the preceding executable timing, and the third stage stage effect of the success mode is performed at the next executable timing. In addition, there is a scenario pattern "S3421" in which the third fanning effect of the success mode is not performed daringly, although the "pseudo-continuous" is performed three times in the subsequent special figure fluctuation effect.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "pseudo-continuation" in the result of the look-ahead determination, there is a scenario pattern "S3422" in which the third fan effect is not performed at all of the three executable timings. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3423", "S3424" and "S3425" in which the third fan effect of the failure mode is performed at any of the three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3426" and "S3427" in which the third hype effect of the failure mode is performed at two consecutive executable timings.

7-5-4. Fourth Incentive Effect The fourth inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the character image effect using the fourth character image G133. In the fourth fan effect of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 39(A), two fourth moving images G125A showing the character string "SP reach" in ellipses are displayed from above and below the display unit 50a. move toward the center. The character string "SP reach" of the fourth moving image G125A is the same as the character string "SP reach" of the fourth character image G133. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the fourth moving image G125A, the player can grasp that the execution of the fourth fanning effect has started, and it will be executed thereafter. It is easy to associate the possible character image effect with the character image effect using the fourth character image G133.

When the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is performed after the execution of the fourth effect, as shown in FIG. The fourth completed image G125B is completed in the vicinity of the center of (“success mode”), and character image rendering using the fourth character image G133 is performed (see FIG. 39(C)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is to be started by the fourth fan effect of the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is not performed, as shown in FIG. They pass each other near the center (“failure mode”). After the execution of the fourth fan effect of the failure mode, the execution of the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is not started as in the case of the first fan effect and the like. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 will not be executed by the fourth fan effect of the failure mode.

In the present embodiment, as in the third fan effect, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3, and the Depending on which display area of the 4 display areas 50d4 is displayed, the number of times the fourth fan effect can be executed differs. Specifically, when the pending icon HA, which is the “execution target icon”, is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 as a result of winning, the fourth fan effect can be executed up to three times, and the third display area When displayed in 50d3, the fourth fanning effect can be executed at most twice, and when displayed in the second display area 50d2, the fourth fanning effect can be executed at most once. Note that when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 along with the winning, and when the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e along with the winning, the fourth fan effect is performed. can't break

40, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the fourth fan effect, and the mode of the fourth fan effect if it is to be performed, using each of the fourth fan effect selection tables shown in FIG. As with the above-described third stirring effect, whether or not to execute the fourth stirring effect and how it is executed is managed by a scenario.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 displays the pending icon HA in the second display area 50d2 as a prize is won, the lottery is performed to determine whether the pending icon HA is to be set as the "execution target icon". Then, when the suspended icon HA is set as the "execution target icon", the fourth fanning effect selection table shown in FIG. , and select a scenario pattern for the mode of execution. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121, based on the result of the pre-reading determination obtained by analyzing the starting prize winning command corresponding to the holding icon HA to be executed for the fourth effect, the fourth effect shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is determined by referring to the mode selection table.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 40(A), selectable scenario patterns differ depending on whether the result of prefetch determination includes "SP reach" or not.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "SP reach", a scenario in which the fourth fan effect is executed in a successful mode when the hold icon HA is moved and displayed in the first display area 50d1. There are a pattern "S4201" and a scenario pattern "S4202" in which the fourth fan effect is not executed. On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "SP reach" in the result of the look-ahead determination, there is a scenario pattern "S4203" in which the fourth fan effect is not executed when moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. , and a scenario pattern “S4204” in which the fourth fan effect is executed in a failure mode.

When the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 as a result of winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the fourth fan effect selection table shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is selected as to whether or not the fourth fan effect is to be executed, and how it is to be executed. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines a scenario pattern based on the result of the prefetch determination obtained by analyzing the start winning command corresponding to the hold icon HA to be executed for the fourth fan effect.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "SP reach", when the hold icon HA is moved and displayed in the second display area 50d2, the fourth fan effect is executed in a successful mode, and the second There is a scenario pattern “S4301” in which the fourth fan effect is not executed when moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. Further, when the display is moved to the second display area 50d2, the fourth fan effect is not executed, and when the image is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the fourth fan effect is performed in a successful mode. There is a scenario pattern "S4302".

Furthermore, when the display is moved to the second display area 50d2, the fourth fan effect is executed in a failure mode, and when the image is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the fourth fan effect is performed in a successful mode. There is a scenario pattern "S4303" to be executed. In other words, there is a pattern in which the fourth stirring effect "failed" at the earlier executable timing, but the fourth stirring effect "succeeded" at the later executable timing.

In addition, there is a scenario pattern "S4304" in which the fourth fan effect is not executed when moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed to the first display area 50d1. In other words, although "SP reach" is performed in the subsequent special figure fluctuation production, there is a pattern that does not dare to perform the fourth fanning production of the success mode.

On the other hand, as a selectable scenario pattern when there is no "SP reach" in the result of the look-ahead determination, when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, it is also moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is also a scenario pattern "S4305" in which the fourth fan effect is not executed. In addition, the scenario pattern " There are "S4306", "S4307" and "S4308". In other words, there is a pattern in which the fourth fan effect of the success mode is not performed at two executable timings.

Effect control microcomputer 121, when displaying the pending icon HA in the fourth display area 50d4 in accordance with the winning, refers to the fourth fan effect selection table shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is selected for the presence or absence of execution of the fanning effect, and the manner in which it is executed. At that time, the performance control microcomputer 121, similarly to the case where the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2, reads ahead obtained by analyzing the starting winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA to be executed for the fourth fanning effect. A scenario pattern is determined based on the determination result.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the prefetch determination is "SP reach", there are three executable timings (moving to the third display area 50d3, the second display area 50d2, and the first display area 50d1). ), there are scenario patterns "S4401", "S4402", and "S4403" in which the fourth fan effect of the success mode is performed once. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S4404" and "S4405" in which the fourth fan effect of the failure mode is performed at the preceding executable timing, and the fourth fan effect of the success mode is performed at the next executable timing. Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S4406" in which "SP reach" is performed in the subsequent special figure fluctuation effect, but the fourth fanning effect of the success mode is not dared to be performed.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "SP reach" in the look-ahead determination result, there is a scenario pattern "S4407" in which the third fan effect is not performed at all of the three executable timings. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S4408", "S4409" and "S4410" in which the third fan effect of the failure mode is performed at any of the three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S4411" and "S4412" in which the third stage effect of the failure mode is performed at two consecutive executable timings.

In this embodiment, the execution timing of the fourth fan effect is different from the execution timing of the third fan effect. Therefore, during the execution of one special figure fluctuation effect, there is a case where the third fan effect and the fourth fan effect are sequentially executed for the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon".

7-6. Display Change of Character Image Effect In the character image effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41A and 41B, the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131. As described above, both the character image effect using the first character image G130 and the character image effect using the second character image G131 are image effects suggesting the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, when the character image effect using the first character image G130 is executed (see FIG. 41A), when the pending icon HA is displayed by moving the pending icon display area 50d, the first character image G130 is displayed. The character image G130 can be changed to the second character image G131 (see FIG. 41(C)).

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the display change execution selection table shown in FIG. 42 and determines whether to change the first character image G130 being displayed to the second character image G131. At that time, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the prefetching determination based on the above-described start winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA displayed below the first character image G130, and performs the prefetching determination. Aspects are determined based on the results.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 42, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit", "losing with reach", or "losing without reach", from the first character image G130 to the second character image G131 The distribution ratio to be changed is different. Specifically, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big win", the distribution rate for changing to the second character image G131 is "75%". In addition, the apportionment rate for changing to the second character image G131 in the case of "losing with reach" is "5%". It should be noted that the apportionment rate for changing to the second character image G131 in the case of "no reach" is "0%". That is, in that case, the first character image G130 being displayed is not changed to the second character image G131.

As described above, when the first character image G130 being displayed changes to the second character image G131, the player can grasp that the possibility of winning the jackpot is high. Therefore, even when the character image effect using the first character image G130 is once executed, the player plays the game expecting that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131. It is possible.

7-7. Character Image Rendering Using Plural Character Images In the character image rendering of the present embodiment, a character image rendering using a plurality of various character images described above may be executed. A description will be given below with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 43(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the holding character display area 50f (the first character display area 50f1), the above-described first fan effect may be executed. be. Then, as shown in FIG. 43B, when the first fan effect is in a successful mode (the first completed image G122B is completed), the first character image G130 is also used in addition to the third character image G132. A character image presentation is performed (see FIG. 43(C)). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that one pseudo-run will be executed after this, and it is possible to suggest a further increase in chances.

43(C) and 44(A), even if the character image effect using both the third character image G132 and the first character image G130 is performed, the , the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131.

As shown in FIG. 45(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the holding character display area 50f (the first character display area 50f1), the above-described fourth fan effect may be executed. be. Then, as shown in FIG. 45B, when the fourth fan effect is in a successful mode (the fourth completed image G125B is completed), the fourth character image G133 is also used in addition to the third character image G132. A character image effect is performed (see FIG. 45(C)). As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the execution of both the simulated run and the SP ready-to-win effect after this.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is being performed, the third fan effect is not executed. As a result, in the character image rendering of the present embodiment, the third character image G132 may be displayed first and the fourth character image G133 may be displayed later, but the fourth character image G133 is displayed first. , the third character image G132 is not displayed later. This coincides with the performance execution order of the pseudo-continue and the SP reach in the special figure variation performance. Therefore, through the character image effect in which the third character image G132 is displayed first and the fourth character image G133 is displayed later, the player can perform one simulated run first, followed by the SP reach. It is possible to predict in advance what will happen.

As shown in FIG. 46(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the holding character display area 50f (the first character display area 50f1), the above-described third fan effect may be executed. be. In this embodiment, the scenario patterns "S3409" and "S3410" described above are used (see FIGS. 38B and 38C). Then, as shown in FIG. 46(B), when the third fan effect is a success mode, a character image effect using two third character images G132 is performed (see FIG. 46(C)). . As a result, it is possible to inform the player that there will be two pseudo-runs after this.

8. Effect of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, two character images including the first character image G130 and the third character image G132 as shown in FIG. When the character image effect indicating is performed, it is possible to make the effect more lively than the character image effect of only one character image of the first character image G130 or the third character image G132. It is possible to improve the interest of

Moreover, since the third character image G132 suggests the execution of one pseudo-continuation, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image effect including the third character image G132. , the player can play while expecting to be set in a jackpot game state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, when the character image effect showing the third character image G132 further shows the first character image G130, the number of character images increases in the character image effect being executed. It is possible to attract people's attention. Furthermore, since the first character image G130 suggests the possibility of being set in the jackpot gaming state, the player will have a 3rd character image G132 alone, it is possible to play the game while expecting to be set to the big winning game state.

Further, in the character image effect showing the first character image G130 and the third character image G132, as shown in FIG. 44(B), when the first character image G130 changes to the second character image G131, The player is able to play while expecting to be set in the big win game state more than before the change. Moreover, it is possible to make the player aware that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131, and it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the character image effect showing the first character image G130. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46, when the character image effect showing the third character image G132 further shows the third character image G132, the character image (the third character Since the image G132) is increased, it is possible to attract the player's attention. In addition, since the number of pseudo-runs to be executed increases before the third character image G132 is further displayed, the player expects the jackpot game state to be set even before the pseudo-runs are executed. It is possible to play while expecting a lot.

In addition, it is possible to make a character image effect related to the hold effect of displaying the hold icon HA, and it is possible to make the appearance lively by these effects.

Further, as described above, the first fanning effect or the second fanning effect is performed after the first fanning effect is executed in the failure mode, or the first fanning effect or the second fanning effect is performed after the second fanning effect is performed in the failure mode. There are times when the character image effect is not executed after the effect is executed, such as when the second effect is performed, and then the effect is executed again. Therefore, even if the executed fanning performance does not lead to the execution of the character image performance, it is possible to make the player expect the execution of the subsequent fanning performance, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the performance.

In addition, the probability that the stimulus effect is executed again after the character image effect is not performed is different according to the type of the character image for the character image effect suggested by the stimulus effect. Specifically, for example, as described above, the execution probability of the first fan effect after the first fan effect is executed in the failure mode, and the probability of the first fan effect after the second fan effect is executed in the failure mode. execution probability is different (see FIG. 34(A)). Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the executed character image effect.

In addition, it is possible to set the character image effects related to the suspension effect that displays the suspension icon HA (the first effect, the second effect, the third effect and the fourth effect). It is possible to make it visually lively by the production of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46, when a character image effect using the third character image G132 and the fourth character image G133 is executed, two effects (pseudo-run and SP reach) are performed. person can be comprehended. Therefore, it is possible to play the game while looking forward to the execution of the pseudo-run after such a character image effect is performed and before the execution of the pseudo-run, and until the execution of the SP reach. It is possible to play the game while looking forward to its execution, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation.

Also, when the character image effect showing the third character image G132 is executed, is the fourth character image G133 additionally shown in the character image effect, or is the character image G133 shown without showing the fourth character image G133? It is possible for the player to be interested in whether or not the execution of the effect ends. In other words, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image effect being executed.

Also, based on the order in which the third character image G132 and the fourth character image G133 are displayed, the player can guess whether the pseudo run is to be executed first or the SP reach is to be executed first. .

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. In addition, technical features in the above-described first embodiment and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate if they are not described as essential in this specification.

In the above-described first embodiment, the configuration is such that the first fanning effect is performed while the character image effect using the third character image G132 is being performed. However, the configuration may be such that the third fanning effect is performed while the character image effect using the first character image G130 is being performed.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 47(A), when the first character image G130 is displayed in the holding character display area 50f (the first character display area 50f1), the above-described third fan effect is performed. may be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 47B, when the third fan effect is in a successful mode (the third completed image G124B is completed), the third character image G132 is also used in addition to the first character image G130. A character image effect is performed (see FIG. 47(C)).

In this way, when the character image effect showing the first character image G130 further shows the third character image G132, the character image (the third character image G132) increases in the character image effect being executed. become. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention during the game. Furthermore, since the third character image G132 is a character image suggesting the execution of one pseudo-run, the player is expected to perform the first character shown in FIG. 33C before the third character image G132 is displayed. Compared to the image G130 only, it is possible to play the game while expecting to be set in the big win game state.

Moreover, in the character image effect showing the first character image G130, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 44, when the first character image G130 changes to the second character image G131, the player Compared to before the change, it is possible to play while expecting to be set to the big winning game state. Moreover, it is possible to make the player aware that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131 during execution of the character image effect showing the first character image G130. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the character image effect showing the first character image G130.

Further, in the first embodiment, the third character image G132 may be displayed first and the fourth character image G133 may be displayed later, but the fourth character image G133 is displayed first. and the third character image G132 is not displayed later. However, in the character image effect, in addition to the case where the third character image G132 is displayed first and the fourth character image G133 is displayed later, the fourth character image G133 is displayed first and the third character image G132 is displayed first. may be displayed later (see FIG. 48).

In the case of such a configuration, the “SP reach” suggested by the character image rendering using the fourth character image G133 is more likely than the “pseudo run” suggested by the character image rendering using the third character image G132. It is assumed that the possibility of being set in the jackpot gaming state is relatively high in the case of .

Therefore, in the character image presentation, the fourth character image G133 may be displayed first, and the third character image G132 may be displayed later. A player can guess.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the character image effect using two character images can be executed, but the character image effect using three or more character images may be executed.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the advantageous game state is the jackpot game state, but game states other than the jackpot game state, for example, low probability high base game state, high probability high base game state, high probability low base game state It's okay.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the suspension character display area 50f, which is a predetermined display area, is set above the suspension icon display area 50d in the display section 50a. However, it may be a region other than the upper portion of the reserved icon display region 50d (specifically, for example, a lower region, a right region, or a left region). Alternatively, it may be an area that at least partially overlaps with the pending icon display area 50d. Alternatively, it may be an area in the display section 50a that is not in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d.

Further, a predetermined display area may be provided on a display device (display means) other than the display unit 50a on which the pending icon HA is displayed. In other words, a predetermined display area may be provided on display means other than the display means for displaying the pending information. In such a case, for example, the "display means for indicating pending information" is controlled by a main control board (game control means) equipped with a game RAM (storage means), and the "display means for indicating pending information is separate from the display means for Execution of the display means may be controlled by an effect control board (effect executing means). According to this configuration, when the special figure-related random number is stored in the game RAM along with the winning of the starting port, the holding information is quickly displayed using the display means without generating or transmitting the command. In addition, it is possible to prevent the main control board from bearing the burden of executing the character image presentation using the character image display.

Further, for example, the execution may be controlled by the main control board (game control means) for both the "display means for indicating the pending information" and the "display means other than the display means for indicating the pending information". Also, for example, the execution may be controlled by the production control board (production executing means) for both the "display means for indicating the pending information" and the "display means other than the display means for showing the pending information".

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the special effects are pseudo-run and SP reach, but effects suggesting that the possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state is relatively high, such as reach, N-reach, and development effects. Effect other than simulated continuation or SP reach, such as, etc., may be used.

In the first embodiment, the first character image G130 indicating the character string "Chance" and the second character image G131 indicating the character string "Gekiatsu" are used as the special suggestion display. However, for example, characters other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 suggest the possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state, such as the character string "good opportunity", the character string "hot", and the character string "heat". A character image may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the suggestive display is a character image indicating a character string, but it may be an image using a picture (illustration) of a character or the like, or a figure, for example. Further, display other than images, such as display using a dot matrix, display using a 7-segment display, or display using one or a plurality of light emitting means, may be used. Furthermore, display using one or a plurality of colors, or display in which the light emitting mode is lit or blinked may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character string "pseudo-run" is displayed after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a stop mode other than "ready-to-win" for the "pseudo-run". A medium effect symbol EZ2 using the image G120 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and an image G121 showing the character string "pseudo-run x1" is displayed on the display section 50a. However, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the "ready-to-win" stop mode. Further, after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the right effect symbol EZ3 using the image G120 may be temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, after the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the left effect symbol EZ1 using the image G120 may be temporarily stopped and displayed.

In addition, as the medium effect symbol EZ2, for example, an image of a display mode other than the image G120, such as a character string other than the character string "pseudo-run", a character picture (illustration), or a figure, may be temporarily stopped. In addition, the middle effect symbol EZ2 that is normally used may be temporarily stopped. Alternatively, the image G121 may be displayed on the display section 50a without temporarily stopping the middle effect symbol EZ2 (during the variable display).

Alternatively, an image of a display mode other than the image G121, such as a picture (illustration) of a character or a figure, may be displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 may be again variably displayed without displaying the image G121 on the display section 50a.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, during one variable display of the special symbols, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are being variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then variably displayed again. After that, after temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 for the pseudo-run, an image G121 showing the character string "Pseudo-run x 1" is displayed to indicate the first pseudo-run. However, instead of the number of pseudo-runs, it may be configured to indicate the number of re-fluctuations of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 accompanying the pseudo-runs, that is, the number of second fluctuations. Specifically, for example, instead of the image G121, there is a configuration in which an image including a character string indicating the number of times of the second variation, such as a character string "twice", a number "2", and a character string "x2" is displayed. mentioned.

In addition, after temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for the pseudo-run, an image showing the character string "pseudo-run x 2" is displayed to indicate the second pseudo-run. However, instead of the number of pseudo-runs, the number of third variations of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 associated with the pseudo-runs may be indicated. Specifically, for example, instead of the above image, there is a configuration in which an image including a character string indicating the number of times of variation for the third time, such as a character string "three times", a number "3", a character string "x3", etc., is displayed. be done.

Further, after temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for the pseudo-run, an image showing the character string "pseudo-run x 3" is displayed to indicate the third pseudo-run. However, instead of the number of pseudo-runs, the number of times of the fourth variation of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 accompanying the pseudo-runs may be indicated. Specifically, for example, instead of the above image, there is a configuration in which an image including a character string indicating the number of times of variation for the fourth time, such as a character string "4 times", a number "4", or a character string "x4", is displayed. be done.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the configuration is such that a maximum of three pseudo-runs can be executed during one variable display of special symbols. However, the maximum number of pseudo-runs may be four or more. Alternatively, two times may be set as the maximum number of pseudo-runs.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the character image effect is the so-called "read-ahead effect", but it may be a character image effect that can be executed during the special figure variation effect. In that case, for example, various fanning effects are performed during the special drawing pending effect, and if it is a successful fanning effect, a character image corresponding to the performed fanning effect is displayed above the icon TA. A configuration in which an image presentation is performed may be mentioned.

Further, in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects (determines) execution of the fanning effect (first fanning effect, second fanning effect, third fanning effect, fourth fanning effect), When the "success mode" is selected (determined) as the mode of the fanning effect, a character image effect using the corresponding character images (first character image, second character image, third character image, fourth character image) is performed. It is configured to run. In other words, the execution of the character image effect is determined after determining whether or not to execute the fan effect and the manner in which the effect is to be executed. However, it is also possible to determine the execution of the character image effect first, and then determine whether or not to execute the corresponding fan effect and the manner in which it is executed.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, each time the pending icon HA is moved and displayed in the display area 50d, whether or not the first fan effect (or the second fan effect) is executed, and the manner in which it is executed are determined. It was set as the structure which the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control can select (determine). However, for example, like the character image effect using the third character image G132, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the first effect effect (or the second effect effect) is executed, and the mode in which it is executed. It may be configured to be managed by a scenario.

Further, the presence or absence of execution of the third fanning performance (or the fourth fanning performance) and the manner in which the performance is executed are configured so that the performance control microcomputer 121 can manage the scenario. However, for example, like the character image effect using the first character image G130, each execution timing, whether or not to execute the third effect effect (or the fourth effect effect), and effect control regarding the mode in the case of execution It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the microcomputer 121 for the application selects.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the character image effect is executed together with the pending icon HA which is already being displayed, the character image effect is not effected together with the other pending icons HA. In other words, the character image effect can be executed together with at most one of the suspended icons HA being displayed. However, it may be configured such that the character image effect can be executed for each of the plurality of suspended icons HA that are not exceeding the plurality of suspended icons HA that are being displayed. Specifically, for example, a plurality of pending icons HA that are being displayed may be used as the "execution target icons".

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the distribution rate for the execution of the first fanning effect (or the second fanning effect) is set to the first one in the failure mode when neither the first fanning effect nor the second fanning effect is executed. When the fanning performance has been executed, it is made different from when the second fanning performance has been executed in the failure mode. However, as in the case of "displaying the first character image or the second character image" shown in FIG. The same distribution rate may be set for the execution of the first fanning effect (or the second fanning effect) regardless of whether or not it is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 34(B) (or FIG. 36(B)), the distribution rate of the success mode when executing the first fan effect (or the second fan effect) is "0", that is, the success mode is not selected, the configuration may be such that the success mode can be selected.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is the so-called "first type" and "dejipachi", is shown as the game machine. However, there are so-called "third-class" and "proprietary" pachinko machines, as well as so-called "first-class" pachinko machines and "second-class" pachinko machines. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed". In addition, during ST (special time) period, the winning probability may be controlled to a high probability state as a pachinko game machine called "ST machine".

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The above embodiments show the following inventions (inventions A1 to A6, inventions B1 to B3 and inventions C1 to C3). In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
Setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game control process in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player;
A production execution means (production control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A special effect (pseudo continuation) that suggests that the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state is relatively high, and a predetermined display (character image) in a predetermined display area (holding character display area 50f, etc.) It is possible to execute each display effect (character image effect) shown,
The predetermined display includes a special effect suggestion display (third character image G132) that suggests execution of the special effect,
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that, in the display effect, a plurality of displays including the display suggesting the special effect may be displayed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display effect showing the special effect suggesting display suggesting the execution of the special effect, the display effect showing a plurality of displays including the display effect is possible. When done, the player's interest is likely to be directed to those multiple displays. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the presentation and improve the interest of the presentation as compared with the display presentation showing only the special presentation suggesting display suggesting the execution of the special presentation.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 above,
The predetermined display includes a specific suggestion display (first character image G130, second character image G131) that suggests the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state,
The game machine is characterized in that, in the display effect, when the special effect suggestive display is shown, the specific suggestive display may be additionally shown.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific suggestive display is further shown in the display effect showing the special effect suggestive display, the number of displays increases in the display effect being executed, thereby attracting the player's attention. It is possible. Furthermore, since the specific suggestive display is a display that suggests the possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state, the player is more likely to be in an advantageous gaming state than when only the special effect suggestive display before the specific suggestive display is shown. It is possible to play the game with great anticipation of being set.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 above,
The specific suggestive display includes a first suggestive display (first character image G130) and a second suggestive display (second There is a character image G131) and
The game machine is characterized in that, in the display effect, when the special effect suggesting display and the first suggesting display are shown, the first suggesting display among them may change to the second suggesting display. .

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the first suggestive display changes to the second suggestive display in the display effect showing the special effect suggestive display and the first suggestive display, the player is more likely than before the change. , it is possible to play while expecting to be set in an advantageous game state. Moreover, it is possible to make the player aware that the first suggestive display may change to the second suggestive display during the execution of the display effect showing the special effect suggestive display and the first suggestive display, and the first suggestive display is possible. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the display effect showing the display.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 above,
The predetermined display includes a first suggestive display (first character image G130) and a second suggestive display (second There is a character image G131) and
In the display effect, when the first suggestive display is displayed, the special effect suggestive display is further shown, and the first suggestive display is changed to the second suggestive display. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the special effect suggestive display is further shown in the display effect showing the first suggestive display, execution of the special effect is guaranteed. The game can be played in anticipation of being set to an advantageous game state before execution of the performance. On the other hand, when the first suggestive display changes to the second suggestive display in the display effect showing the first suggestive display, the player expects to be set in a more advantageous gaming state than before the change. It is possible to play.

That is, the gaming machine with the above configuration has a wide variety of modes (routes) that can be progressed after execution of the display effect indicating the first suggestive display. Moreover, the aspects include those with different functionality. Therefore, when the display effect indicating the first suggestive display is performed, the player is likely to be interested in the subsequent mode, and the effect can be enhanced.

Invention A5 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1 above,
The game machine is characterized in that, in the display effect, when the special effect suggestive display is shown, the special effect suggestive display may be additionally shown.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the special effect suggesting display is further shown in the display effect showing the special effect suggesting display, the number of displays increases in the display effect being executed, thereby attracting the player's attention. is possible. Moreover, since the number of special effects to be executed increases compared to before the special effect suggestive display is further shown, the player greatly expects that the advantageous game state will be set even before the execution of the special effects. It is possible to play.

Invention A6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1, Invention A2, Invention A3, Invention A4 and Invention A5 above,
With storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 105) capable of storing determination information (special figure relation random number) acquired when a predetermined condition is established,
The production executing means is
capable of executing an information display effect (holding effect) for displaying information (holding icon HA) based on the number of the determination information stored in the storage means;
The gaming machine is characterized in that, during execution of the information display effect, the display effect may be executed based on the determination information stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make the display effect related to the information display effect, and it is possible to make the appearance lively by these effects.

Invention B1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A display effect (character image effect) showing a predetermined display (first character image G130, etc.) in a predetermined display area (holding character display area 50f, etc.), and a suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the display effect is performed. (Inciting production) can be executed respectively,
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that when the display performance is not executed after the suggestive performance is executed, the suggestive performance may be executed again thereafter.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the display effect is not executed after executing the suggestive effect, the suggestive effect may be executed again thereafter. Therefore, even if the executed suggestive effect does not lead to the execution of the display effect, it is possible to make the player expect the execution of the subsequent suggestive effect, and the interest in the effect can be improved.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1 above,
Equipped with setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing jackpot game control processing in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
The predetermined display includes a plurality of types of displays (first character image G130 and second character image G131) with different expectations set in the advantageous gaming state,
The suggested production is
capable of suggesting the type of the predetermined display of the display effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that a probability that the suggestive effect is executed again after the display effect is not performed is different according to the type of the predetermined display of the display effect suggested by the suggestive effect. be.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the probability that the suggestive effect is executed again after the display effect is not performed differs according to the type of predetermined display of the display effect suggested by the suggestive effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the suggestive effect to be executed.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to the above invention B1 or invention B2,
With storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 105) capable of storing determination information (special figure relation random number) acquired when a predetermined condition is established,
The production executing means is
capable of executing an information display effect (holding effect) for displaying information (holding icon HA) based on the number of the determination information stored in the storage means;
The game machine is characterized in that, during execution of the information display effect, the suggestive effect may be executed based on the determination information stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide a suggestive effect related to the information display effect, and it is possible to make the appearance lively by these effects.

Invention C1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
Display effect (character image directing) can be executed respectively,
The predetermined display includes a first effect suggesting display (third character image G132) suggesting execution of the first effect, and a second effect suggesting display (fourth character image G133) suggesting execution of the second effect. ) and
The production executing means is
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that the display effects indicating the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display are sometimes executed in the predetermined display area.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, for example, after either one of the display effect indicating the first effect suggesting display and the display effect indicating the second effect suggesting display is executed independently, the other is executed independently. Also, the player can grasp at the same timing that two effects (first effect and second effect) will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 above,
Equipped with setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing jackpot game control processing in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
The degree of expectation set in the advantageous gaming state differs between the first effect and the second effect,
The production executing means is
When executing the display effect indicating the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display, the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display are performed in an order determined according to the degree of expectation. This gaming machine is characterized by having a time to indicate each.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the display effect indicating one of the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display is executed, is the other suggesting display further shown, or is the other suggesting display further shown? It is possible for the player to be interested in whether the execution of the display effect ends without the suggestive display being shown. That is, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display effect being executed.

Also, the player can guess the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state based on the order in which the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display are displayed.

Invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 above,
Timing to be executed is different between the first effect and the second effect,
The production executing means is
When executing the display effect indicating the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display, the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display are respectively performed in an order determined according to the timing. This game machine is characterized in that there is a time to indicate.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the display effect indicating one of the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display is executed, is the other suggesting display further shown, or is the other suggesting display further shown? It is possible for the player to be interested in whether the execution of the display effect ends without the suggestive display being shown. That is, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display effect being executed.

Further, based on the display order of the first effect suggesting display and the second effect suggesting display, the player can guess whether the first effect is to be executed first or the second effect is to be executed first. .

50f... Hold character display area (predetermined display area)
50f1... First character display area 50f2... Second character display area 50f3... Third character display area 50f4... Fourth character display area 101... Game control microcomputer 105... Special figure reservation storage unit (storage means)
105a... Special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105b... Special figure 2 reservation storage unit 120... Sub control board (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer G130... First character image (predetermined display, specific suggestion display, first suggestion display)
G131: Second character image (predetermined display, specific suggestive display, second suggestive display)
G132: Third character image (predetermined display, special effect suggestive display, first effect suggestive display)
G133: Fourth character image (predetermined display, second effect suggestion display)
HA...Hold icon (information)
PY1: Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A predetermined image can be displayed in a predetermined display area,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the predetermined image is displayed;
The predetermined images include a first image and a second image that is expected to be set in an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first image , and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the first image is displayed, and a second suggestive effect suggestive whether or not the second image is displayed,
When the first image is not displayed after execution of the first suggestive effect, the suggestive effect may be performed again,
When the second image is not displayed after execution of the second suggestive effect, the suggestive effect may be performed again,
A probability that the suggestive effect is performed again without the first image being displayed after the execution of the first suggestive effect, and a probability that the suggestive effect is performed again without the second image being displayed after the second suggestive effect is performed. is different from the probability of being
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the predetermined display area, neither the first suggestion effect nor the second suggestion effect is performed during the display,
The gaming machine , wherein when the first image is displayed in the predetermined display area, the first image may change to the second image thereafter .

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