JP7207686B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A pachinko game machine as an example of a game machine is provided with an effect control means capable of controlling an effect. The effect control means can display various effect images using the image display means. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the effect control means can execute a stock effect of displaying a stock image, and the greater the number of displayed stock images, the greater the expectation of winning the jackpot. suggests that is high.

JP 2016-106719 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the displayed stock image is hidden (used), a development expectation effect or a big win is made to make the player expect whether the effect will develop or not. Winning notification effect is executed to indicate that. However, when the stock image is used, the execution of the development expectation effect and the winning notification effect has already given the impression of being ordinary as a effect. In other words, there is room for improvement in the performance when stock images are used in order to provide a novel and interesting aspect.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
A stock effect capable of displaying a predetermined stock image can be executed,
A case where a transition is made to a first effect suggesting that a predetermined first mode is shown at a predetermined first effect branch point and that there is a possibility that a win has been determined; There is a case where the second mode is shown and the transition is made to a second effect that suggests that it is more advantageous than the first effect ,
A case where a transition is made to a third effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a win is determined by indicating a predetermined third mode at a predetermined second effect branch point, and a predetermined state at the second effect branch point. There is a case where the fourth mode is shown and the transition is made to a fourth effect suggesting that it is more advantageous than the third effect ,
After the first mode is shown at the first effect branching point, it is possible to shift to the second effect based on hiding the displayed stock image,
It is possible to switch to the fourth effect based on hiding the displayed stock image after the third mode is shown at the second effect branch point. It is a game machine that

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

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit classification determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a ready-to-win determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the infantile weak SP reach; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a child strong SP reach; It is a figure for demonstrating high school weak SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating the high school strong SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating pro SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating the pro strong SP reach. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special growth effect that is executed in a young state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a special growth effect executed in high school; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a scene change that is executed in a young state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a scene change that is executed in a high school state; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the growth SP development production performed in a young state. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a growth SP development effect executed in a high school state; It is a figure for demonstrating a phoenix stock production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the phoenix revival development production. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a case where the high school strong SP reach or the high school weak SP reach is branched; It is a figure for demonstrating the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a phoenix jackpot promotion production. It is a figure for demonstrating a phoenix revival jackpot production. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. 10 is a flowchart of phoenix effect selection processing. It is a flow chart of production pattern selection processing. It is a lottery table for phoenix stock production. It is a lottery table for phoenix resurrection. This is a production pattern lottery table for promotion production of the phoenix jackpot. This is a production pattern lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot production.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

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

The game machine frame 2 is configured with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. It's becoming An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be one that allows the game area 6 to be visually recognized from the front.

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

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2 . As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. In the game area 6, a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls are projected. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has a production design display area for performing variable display of production design EZ (decorative design) synchronized with variable display of the first special design and the second special design described later. . The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production design fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative design fluctuation production" or simply "variation production". In this embodiment, as will be described later, the effect symbols EZ include a child effect symbol EZa, a high school effect symbol EZb, and a professional effect symbol EZc, which have different display modes (see FIG. 13). When collectively referring to the effect pattern EZa for children, the effect pattern EZb for high school and the effect pattern EZc for professionals, it may simply be referred to as "effect pattern EZ".

The effect symbol display area is composed of three effect symbol display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right performance symbol display area. The left effect symbol EZ1 includes the effect symbol for children EZa displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the high school effect symbol EZb displayed in the left effect symbol display area, and the professional effect symbol displayed in the left effect symbol display area. It is a production design which collectively means the production design EZc. In addition, the medium production pattern EZ2 includes a production pattern for children EZa displayed in the medium production pattern display area, a high school production pattern EZb displayed in the medium production pattern display area, and a professional production pattern EZb displayed in the medium production pattern display area. It is a production design which collectively means the production design EZc. The right performance symbol EZ3 includes a performance symbol for children EZa displayed in the right performance symbol display area, a high school performance symbol EZb displayed in the right performance symbol display area, and a professional performance symbol displayed in the right performance symbol display area. It is a production design which collectively means the production design EZc.

Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

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

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a pending icon display area for displaying a pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the pending icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later, the second special shown in the second special pending display 83b described later It is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored figures that are reserved.

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

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball-in port, a fixed ball-in port, a first starting prize-winning port, or a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also called first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, or first start prize winning device. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry hole, a variable ball entry hole, a second starting winning hole, or a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D has an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball opening opening/closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by operating the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in an open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in a closed state, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Become. That is, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening and closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the starting hole.

Also, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a big winning port 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s, which will be described later. A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61 . The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquisition and determination) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 10 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 6 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, there are a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction (first game area) and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general prize winning port 10, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since no gate is arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting to the left.

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

Also, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special symbol display device 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, in the display device 8, the first special figure suspension display 83a that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (first special figure suspension) of the first special figure display 81a, the operation suspension of the second special figure display 81b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 83b for displaying the number of memories, and normal figure suspension display 84 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal figure display 82 is

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lost design is not a specific special design. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored as the first special figure reservation, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning to the second start opening 12 is the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays normal symbols corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

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

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

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 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, and effects executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling related, payout control board 170 and the like for controlling payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162 which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs 24 VAC power from the outside, and supplies various voltages (5 VDC, 12 VDC, 18 VDC, 24 VDC, and 37 VDC) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the 24 VAC power supply. is generated. The power board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the 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, when the power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance 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 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "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 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, etc., a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing stored programs, and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

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

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 .

As solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals 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 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. It includes an effect CPU 122 for executing a program, and an effect I/O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected to the image control board 140 and also to the sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits control signals via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140 . The image CPU 141 then transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140 .

The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols (including decorative patterns), and background data. Image data such as images are stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

A speaker 620 is connected to the image control board 140 . The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 620 via the sound CPU 149 of the image control board 140 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . The audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 620 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . However, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Although the image control board 140 controls the sound of the speaker 620, an audio control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the sound control of the speaker 620 may be controlled by this sound control board. In this case, the sound control board may be connected to the effect control board 120 or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140 . Also, a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute the audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. to control. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and according to the operation pattern data, drives and controls the motor for driving the board movable body 55k. I do. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamps and the drive control of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

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

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

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is also called a special game.

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

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

More specifically, the probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery (first special pattern lottery) open the big winning mouth 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. On the other hand, 9R to 16R are jackpots in which the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second per 1R. In other words, although the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winning prizes per round (eight in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big prize hole 14 is extremely short, and the rounds are such that prize balls cannot be expected. It should be noted that, when the "probability variable jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stop-displayed on the first special figure indicator 81a.

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

Even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state), which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when it is controlled in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number of times) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support means the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probability variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if a jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 1, a jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds of 8 rounds will be executed, and if a jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game with the typical number of rounds of 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. The ready-to-win state is a state in which only one performance symbol EZ that is variably displayed among a plurality of performance symbols EZ remains, and it depends on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") which is a combination of the performance symbols EZ indicating the jackpot winning. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if it is slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. 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.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. And, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 operate|move in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-working time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in a non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 10(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 is a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal design is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls 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. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric sapo control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variable jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. That is, in this form, the high-probability-high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot election. It should be noted that the end condition of the high-probability-high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Further, a state in which at least one of the high-probability state and the high-base state is controlled is referred to as a "privilege game state".

In high-base states such as high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Rendering State Next, the rendering state of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the effect flow of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, there are "infant state", "high school state", and "professional state" as the effect states in the effect being executed. The level of expectation for winning the jackpot (hereinafter simply referred to as 'expectation level for winning') is set to increase in the order of 'childhood state', 'high school state', and 'professional state'.

Here, the performance state means a state of performance in which the player can recognize the same performance idea (performance image) among the variable performances executed based on one lottery of special symbols. Therefore, the production state is different from the production mode, which means the production mode in the variable production executed over a plurality of special symbol lotteries. Also, for example, if only the display mode of the production pattern EZ is changed, or if only the background image is changed, the change is not enough to change the production idea (production image) in the variable production, so the production state does not change. Assume that it is not a change.

The "childhood state (first presentation state)" is a presentation state that reminds one of the childhood days of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. In the variable performance in the "childhood state", as shown in FIG. 13, the childhood performance pattern EZa reminiscent of the childhood of the main character can be variably displayed and stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect pattern for childhood EZa includes a effect pattern showing the childhood of the main character and the number "7", and the childhood of the rival character who is the rival of the main character and the number "9". , and a production pattern showing the childhood of the older sister character who is the older sister of the main character and "1".

In addition, in the "childhood state", a natural background image Ha is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 13 so that the childhood of the main character can be easily recognized. The natural background image Ha is a background image showing a mountain scenery. In the "infant state", a character image of "infant" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can easily recognize the "infant state".

"High school state (second presentation state)" is a presentation state that reminds the high school days of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, in the ``high school state'' variable presentation, the high school presentation pattern EZb reminiscent of the high school days of the main character can be variably displayed and stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the high school production pattern EZb includes a production pattern showing the high school days of the main character and the number "7", and the high school days of the rival character who is the rival of the main character and the number "9". , and a production pattern showing the high school days and "1" of the older sister character who is the older sister of the main character.

Also, in the "high school state", the city background image Hb is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the main character has grown up than in the "childhood state". The city background image Hb is a background image showing the scenery of the city. In the "high school state", a character image of "high school" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can easily recognize the "high school state".

The "professional state (third (predetermined) effect state)" is a state of effect reminiscent of the professional era of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. In the variable effect in the "professional state", as shown in FIG. 13, the professional effect symbol EZc, which reminds of the main character's professional days, can be displayed variably and stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the professional production pattern EZc includes a production pattern showing the professional era of the main character and "7", and a professional era and "9" of the rival character who is the rival of the main character. , and a production pattern showing an older sister character who is an older sister of the main character as an adult and "1".

Further, in the "professional state", the space background image Hc is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the main character has grown up than in the "high school state". The space background image Hc is a background image showing space. In the "professional state", a character image of "professional" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can easily recognize that the player is in the "professional state".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the high school performance symbol EZb is made larger than the infant performance symbol EZa. In other words, the high school performance symbol EZb occupies a larger proportion of the display screen 50a than the infant performance symbol EZa. Therefore, when the "infant state" shifts to the "high school state", the effect pattern EZ (high school effect pattern EZb) looks large (enlarged), and the player can see the transition to the "high school state". It is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize that the degree of winning expectation has increased. Furthermore, the production pattern EZc for professionals is made larger than the production pattern EZb for high school. That is, the proportion of the professional production pattern EZc in the display screen 50a is made larger than that of the high school production pattern EZb. Therefore, when the "high school state" shifts to the "professional state", the effect pattern (professional effect pattern EZc) looks large (enlarged), so that the player can shift to the "professional state" and win. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the degree of expectation has increased.

In this way, in this embodiment, by sequentially increasing the numbers and characters of the performance pattern EZ each time the performance state is switched, it is shown more clearly that the degree of winning expectation increases step by step. In the "infant state", the high school effect symbol EZb and the professional effect symbol EZc are not displayed, and in the "high school state", the child effect symbol EZa and the professional effect symbol EZc are not displayed. In the "professional state", the performance symbol EZa for children and the performance symbol EZb for high school are not displayed. Further, the town background image Hb and the space background image Hc are not displayed in the "childhood state", the natural background image Ha and the space background image Hc are not displayed in the "high school state", and the "professional state" is displayed. In this case, the natural background image Ha and the town background image Hb are not displayed. As described above, the types of effect states, the types of effect symbols EZ, and the types of background images are completely associated (linked) one-to-one, thereby further clarifying the classification of the effect states. As a result, it is possible for the player to enjoy the world view in the three production states, despite the one-time variable production.

In the above description, as the childhood performance symbol EZa, the childhood performance symbol EZa showing the childhood of the main character and the number "7", and the childhood performance symbol EZa showing the childhood of the main character's rival character and the number "9" are used. The design EZa and the effect design for childhood EZa showing the childhood of the older sister character who is the older sister of the main character and "1" have been explained. However, there are a total of children's production patterns EZa that show numbers from "1" to "9", and each child's production pattern EZa has a character that evokes the childhood of the main character. It is a production pattern EZa.

In the above description, the high school production pattern EZb shows the high school days of the main character and the number "7", and the high school production pattern EZb shows the high school days of the main character's rival character and the number "9". EZb, the high school production pattern EZb showing the high school days and "1" of the older sister character, who is the older sister of the main character, has been explained. However, as the high school production pattern EZb, there are a total of high school production patterns EZb showing numbers from "1" to "9", each with a character that reminds the main character of his high school days. The production pattern is EZb. Each of the high school performance symbols EZb is displayed in a state in which each character of the child performance symbols EZa has grown and is larger than the child performance symbols EZa.

Also, in the above description, as the professional production pattern EZc, the professional production pattern EZc showing the professional age of the main character and "7", and the professional production pattern EZc showing the professional age and "9" of the rival character who is the rival of the main character. EZc, the production pattern EZc for professionals showing the figure of the older sister character, who is the older sister of the main character, in adulthood and "1" was explained. However, as the professional production pattern EZc, there are a total of professional production patterns EZc showing numbers from "1" to "9", each with a character reminiscent of the main character's professional era. The production pattern is EZc. Each of the professional performance symbols EZc is displayed in a state in which each character of the high school performance symbols EZb has grown and is larger than the high school performance symbols EZb.

In the present embodiment, the performance symbols for children EZa, the performance symbols for high school EZb, and the performance symbols for professionals EZc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. Also, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, as one of the advance notice effects suggesting that the degree of expectation for winning has increased, a character advance notice effect in which a predetermined character is displayed can be executed. As shown in FIG. 13, in the "infant state", a character announcement effect for a child is executed as a character announcement effect. In the child character announcement effect, the child character announcement image Ya is displayed on the display screen 50a, and it is possible for the player to understand that the winning expectation is high in the "childhood state". The child character preview image Ya shows an enemy character and the characters "Are there any challengers?" (see FIG. 22(B)). It should be noted that the character foretelling effect of this embodiment can be executed before reach, and is not executed after reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the "high school state", a high school character announcement effect is executed as a character announcement effect. In the high school character announcement effect, the high school character announcement image Yb is displayed on the display screen 50a, and it is possible for the player to grasp that the expectation of winning is increasing in the "high school state". The high school character preview image Yb shows an enemy character and the words "Are there any challengers?" (see FIG. 23(B)). However, in the high school character preview image Yb, the enemy character and the characters "Is there anyone to challenge?" In other words, the player is shown as if the child character preview image Ya is enlarged to become the high school character preview image Yb. In this way, in the high school character announcement effect in the "high school state", the characters of the enemy character and "Is there anyone to challenge?" It is possible to make it easier to recognize that it is a character announcement performance in a performance state with a high winning expectation. As shown in FIG. 13, in the high school character preview image Yb, the characters "Are there any challengers?"

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the "professional state", as the character foretelling effect, a professional character foretelling effect is executed. In the professional character announcement effect, the professional character announcement image Yc is displayed on the display screen 50a, and it is possible for the player to understand that the winning expectation is high in the "professional state". The professional character preview image Yc shows an enemy character and the words "Are there any challengers?" However, in the professional character preview image Yc, the enemy character and the characters "Are there any challengers?" In other words, the player sees the high school character preview image Yb enlarged to become the professional character preview image Yc. In this way, in the professional character announcement effect in the "professional state", the characters of the enemy character and "Is there anyone to challenge?" It is possible to make it easier to recognize that it is a character announcement performance in a performance state with a high winning expectation. As shown in FIG. 13, in the professional character preview image Yc, the characters "Are there any challengers?"

As a result, in this form, in the order of "childhood state" ⇒ "high school state" ⇒ "professional state", the display objects (enemy characters and the characters "Is there anyone to challenge?") in the character announcement effect to be executed are enlarged. do. This makes it easy to understand the high degree of expectation for winning in the character announcement effect. In addition, in the "childhood state", the high school character notice effect and the professional character notice effect are not executed, and in the "high school state", the child character notice effect and the professional character notice effect are not executed, In the "professional state", the child character preview effect and the high school character preview effect are not executed. In this way, not only the type of production state, the type of production pattern EZ, and the type of background image, but also the type of character announcement production is completely related (linked) on a one-to-one basis, making the division of production state clearer. ing.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, the reach display mode (“1↓1”) in the “high school state” is shown larger than the reach display mode (“1↓1”) in the “childhood state”. In addition, the reach display mode (“1↓1”) in the “professional state” is displayed larger than the reach display mode (“1↓1”) in the “high school state”. In this way, in this form, by increasing the reach display mode (reach mode) in the order of "childhood state" ⇒ "high school state" ⇒ "professional state", the player is in a production state with a high degree of expectation of winning. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that it is a reach of

In the present embodiment, the child character preview image Ya, the high school character preview image Yb, and the professional character preview image Yc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. Also, the reaching mode in the "childhood state", the reaching mode in the "high school state", and the reaching mode in the "professional state" are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot.

By the way, in the variable performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, SP (Super Reach) can be executed in addition to Do Not Disturb and Normal Reach. The misalignment is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a separate pattern (for example, "179", see FIG. 4). Normal ready-to-win is a variable effect in which the SP development effect is not executed after forming the above-described ready-to-win, and the remaining effect symbol EZ that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed. SP ready-to-win (high expectation effect) is a variable effect in which the SP development effect is executed after forming the above-described ready-to-win, and the variable time after reaching is longer than normal ready-to-win.

As shown in FIG. 13, the SP reach executed in the "infant state" is the infant SP reach. The child SP reach is an SP reach that reminds one of the childhood of the main character, and the child SP reach includes a child weak SP reach and a child strong SP reach. The child strong SP reach is set so that the winning expectation is higher than the child weak SP reach. Child Strong SP Reach is an effect indicating whether or not the main character in his childhood fights against a rival character in his childhood in baseball and wins. On the other hand, the childish weak SP reach is an effect indicating whether or not the main character in his childhood challenges a predetermined mission, and the remaining one effect pattern EZ, which is a big win, is shown.

Specifically, the juvenile weak SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 14(A), a young hero character image Ka1 showing the main character in his childhood is displayed in a state in which the production pattern EZ is "1↓1" and the reach is reached. Then, in a situation where the childhood hero character challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in FIG. A suggestive image Ka2 for grabbing the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14(C-1), the performance symbol EZa for childhood is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the player has won the jackpot is made. On the other hand, if the main character in his childhood challenges a predetermined mission and fails, as shown in FIG. "9") is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14(C-2), the effect symbol EZa for childhood is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is lost is made.

Young strong SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 15(A), in a state where the production pattern EZ is "1↓1" and reachable, there is a childhood face-to-face scene showing a face-to-face scene between the main character in his childhood and a rival character in his childhood. An image Ta1 is displayed. Then, in a situation where the jackpot is won after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. A winning image Ta2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15(C-1), the effect symbol EZa for childhood is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the player has won a big win is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after the baseball battle, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15(C-2), the effect symbol EZa for childhood is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is lost is made.

Specifically, the low high school SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 16A, a high school hero character image Kb1 showing the hero character in high school is displayed in a state in which the effect symbol EZ is "1↓1" and is ready. Then, if the high school hero character challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in FIG. A suggestive image Kb2 for a high school grabbing the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16(C-1), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at "111" to announce that the player has won the jackpot. On the other hand, if the high school hero character challenges a predetermined mission and fails, as shown in FIG. “9”) is displayed as an image Kb3 suggesting a high school failure. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at "191" to notify that the game is lost.

Here, the low high school SP reach shown in FIG. 16 and the child low SP reach shown in FIG. 14 are compared. The high school hero character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 16A is larger than the young hero character image Ka1 shown in FIG. 16(B-1) and the high school failure suggestive image Kb3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the childhood failure suggestive image Ka3 shown in 14(B-2), and the main character has grown up. In this way, not only is the character shown in the display image grown, but also the display image itself is enlarged, so that the high school low SP reach has a higher expectation of winning than the childish low SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is. Then, by associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the display image, the relationship between the "childhood state" and the low SP reach for young children, and the relationship between the "high school state" and the low SP reach for high school can be played. It is possible to make people understand easily.

Specifically, the high school strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 17(A), in a state where the production pattern EZ is "1↓1" and reachable, a high school face-to-face showing a face-to-face scene between a main character in high school and a rival character in high school is shown. An image Tb1 is shown. Then, if the jackpot is won after the baseball battle, as shown in FIG. A winning image Tb2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(C-1), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at "111" to announce that the player has won the jackpot. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after the baseball battle, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(C-2), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed at "191" to notify that the game is lost.

Here, the high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17 is compared with the child strong SP reach shown in FIG. The high school face-to-face image Tb1 shown in FIG. 17A is larger than the childhood face-to-face image Ta1 shown in FIG. High school battle victory image Tb2 shown in FIG. 17(B-1) and high school battle defeat image Tb3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the childhood battle defeat image Ta3 shown in 15(B-2), and shows the victory or defeat of the main character in a matured state. In this way, not only is the character shown in the display image grown, but also the display image itself is enlarged, thereby giving the player a higher expectation of winning the high school high SP reach than the child high SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is. Then, by associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the displayed image, the relationship between the "childhood state" and the high school SP reach, and the relationship between the "high school state" and the high school SP reach can be played. It is possible to make people understand easily.

Specifically, the weak pro SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 18(A), a professional hero image Kc1 representing the professional hero character is displayed in a state in which the production pattern EZ is "1↓1" and is ready. Then, in a situation where the main character in the professional era challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in FIG. An image Kc2 suggesting that the player grabs the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at "111" to announce that the player has won the jackpot. On the other hand, if the main character in high school challenges a predetermined mission and fails, as shown in FIG. “9”) is displayed as an image Kc3 suggesting that the pro-failure is grasped. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), the professional effect symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is lost is made.

Here, the low pro SP reach shown in FIG. 18 and the low high school SP reach shown in FIG. 16 are compared. The professional hero character image Kc1 shown in FIG. 18A is larger than the high school hero character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 18(B-1) and the professional failure suggesting image Kc3 shown in FIG. 18(B-2) are also the high school suggesting image Kb2 shown in FIG. It is larger than the image Kb3 suggesting high school failure shown in (B-2), and the main character has grown up in his professional days. In this way, not only is the character shown in the display image grown, but also the display image itself is enlarged, so that the player has a higher expectation of winning the low pro SP reach than the low high school SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is. By associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the display image, the relationship between the "high school state" and the low high school SP reach, and the relationship between the "professional state" and the low pro SP reach can be played. It is possible to make people understand easily.

Specifically, the pro-strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 19(A), a professional face-to-face scene showing a face-to-face scene between a main character in the professional era and a rival character in the professional era is shown in a state in which the production pattern EZ is "1↓1" and reachable. An image Tc1 is shown. Then, if the player wins the jackpot through a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. A winning image Tc2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19(C-1), the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, in the case of a losing situation after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19(C-2), the professional effect symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is lost is made.

Here, the pro strong SP reach shown in FIG. 19 and the high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17 are compared. The professional face-to-face image Tc1 shown in FIG. 19A is larger than the high school face-to-face image Tb1 shown in FIG. 19(B-1) and the professional battle victory image Tc3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the high school battle defeat image Tb3 shown in 17(B-2), and shows the victory and defeat of the main character as he matured in his professional days. In this way, not only is the character shown in the display image grown, but also the display image itself is enlarged, so that the player has a higher expectation of winning the pro strong SP reach than the high school strong SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is. Then, by associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the display image, the relationship between the "high school state" and the high school strong SP reach, and the relationship between the "professional state" and the pro strong SP reach are played. It is possible to make people understand easily.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the types of SP reach are roughly divided into three types: child SP reach, high school SP reach, and professional SP reach. Then, the winning expectation is set to be higher in the order of "child SP reach", "high school SP reach", and "professional SP reach". In addition, high school SP reach and professional SP reach are not executed in the "infant state". Also, in the "high school state", the child SP reach and the professional SP reach are not executed. Also, in the "professional state", the child SP reach and the high school SP reach are not executed.

In this way, the types of the effect state and the types of the SP reach are completely related (linked) one-to-one, thereby making the classification of the effect state clearer. In addition, since the probability of winning increases in the order of "childhood state" ⇒ "high school state" ⇒ "professional state", in SP reach, "childish weak SP reach" ⇒ "childish strong SP reach" ⇒ " High school weak SP reach" ⇒ "High school strong SP reach" ⇒ "Professional weak SP reach" ⇒ "Pro strong SP reach" is set so that the expectation of winning will be higher. Therefore, even if there are many types of SP reach, by clearly distinguishing the type of effect state, the type of SP reach, and the strength of SP reach, it is possible to tell the player how much SP reach is executed now. It is possible to easily predict whether it is a degree. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty in grasping the winning expectation level of the executed SP reach. It should be noted that “children weak SP reach”, “high school weak SP reach” and “professional weak SP reach” correspond to “weak high expectations production (weak SP reach)”, “child strong SP reach” and “high school strong SP reach” Reach" and "Pro Strong SP Reach" correspond to "Strong High Expectation Performance (Strong SP Reach)".

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to shift from the "infant state" to the "high school state", and from the "high school state" to the "professional state". However, the transition of the effect state is accompanied by a pseudo continuous effect (predetermined effect). Here, the pseudo-continuous effect means an effect in which the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed once or a plurality of times in the variable effect based on one special symbol lottery. In this form, in one special symbol lottery, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is performed only once, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is performed twice, and a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is performed twice. There is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display is performed three times. Below, a pseudo continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is performed only once (predetermined first number of times) is called "pseudo 1", and the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is performed twice (predetermined second number of times). A pseudo-continuous effect in which the effect pattern EZ is displayed three times is called a "pseudo-3". The probability of winning is set to increase in the order of "pseudo 1"→"pseudo 2"→"pseudo 3".

In this embodiment, it is always set to "pseudo 1" when it is in the "infant state". Also, when it is "high school state", it is always set to "pseudo 2". Also, when it is in "Pro state", it is always set to "Pseudo 3". Therefore, when the "childhood state" shifts to the "high school state", a new variable display of the performance symbol EZ is always started, and the state becomes "pseudo 2". Further, when the "high school state" is shifted to the "professional state", a new variable display of the effect symbol EZ is always started, and the state becomes "pseudo 3".

In this way, the type of effect state and the number of times of variable display of the effect symbol EZ in the pseudo-continuous effect (quasi-continuous number) are completely associated (linked). As a result, the player can easily grasp the relationship that the degree of winning expectation increases by seeing the new variable display (pseudo continuous effect) of the effect symbol EZ when the effect state is switched. In addition, by setting the winning expectation in the order of "Pseudo 1" ⇒ "Pseudo 2" ⇒ "Pseudo 3", the order of "Childhood state" ⇒ "High school state" ⇒ "Professional state" It means that it is set so that the winning expectation is high.

Next, various effects when the effect state is switched will be described. In this form, as an effect when the effect state is switched, there is a special growth effect. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special growth effect is executed in the "childhood state" before reach, the transition to "high school state" is possible, and the special growth effect is performed in the "high school state" before reach. Once executed, it can transition to the "pro state". It should be noted that the special growth effect can be executed even after reach, but the special growth effect executed before reach will be described below.

First, based on FIG. 20, the special growth effect executed in the "infant state" will be described. FIG. 20(A) shows a state in which the effect symbol EZa for childhood is variably displayed in the "childhood state". Further, in FIG. 20A, the natural background image Ha is displayed on the display screen 50a because the child is in the "infant state". Here, the natural background image Ha is a moving image (predetermined moving image) showing a mountain scenery and a bird flying from the left side to the right side of the display screen 50a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20A, the natural background image Ha when the moving bird is on the left side of the display screen 50a is referred to as "first natural background image Ha1".

After that, as shown in FIG. 20(B), a special growth promotion image TS1 showing the father character who is the father of the main character is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, the natural background image Ha that has been displayed until then is displayed in a stopped (still) state in the left display area 50b that is almost to the left of the display screen 50a. Here, FIG. 20(B) shows a point in time when a little time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the point in time shown in FIG. 20(A). Therefore, in FIG. 20(B), the moving bird is located on the right side of the display screen 50a, and the natural background image Ha at this time is called "second natural background image Ha2". In other words, the “second natural background image Ha2” is a “still image” in which the natural background image Ha stops halfway when the special growth-inducing image TS1 is displayed. In this way, in FIG. 20B, the display of the special growth fanning image TS1 and the stillness of the natural background image Ha make it possible for the player to pay attention to the subsequent transition of the effect.

20(C-1) and FIG. 20(C-2). In FIG. 20(C-1), a special growth transition image TS2 is displayed in which the father character grabs while deforming the left display area 50b. Note that the second natural background image Ha2 is still displayed in the left display area 50b. On the other hand, in FIG. 20(C-2), the natural background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) displayed in the left display area 50b is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, and an effect for childhood is displayed. The variable display of the symbol EZa is largely shown on the display screen 50a. Note that in FIG. 20(C-2), the simulated continuous effect is not being executed, and the effect symbol for childhood (not shown), which is variably displayed in a small size on the display screen 50a, is easily seen in a large size on the display screen 50a. It just came to be. In this way, FIG. 20(C-2) shows that it is a fake effect for the special growth effect. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 20(B)→FIG. 20(C-2) can be called "special growth false effect".

After passing through FIG. 20(C-1), in FIG. 20(D), in the sub-display area (upper left display area) 50c, which is the upper left part of the display screen 50a, the same natural display as when still in FIG. 20(B) is displayed. A background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) is displayed. In addition, in the main display area 50d of the display screen 50a excluding the sub-display area 50c, an image TS3 inciting childhood growth is displayed to incite whether the main character in his childhood will grow or remain as he is without growing. be. That is, in FIG. 20(D), while the still second natural background image Ha2 is displayed in the sub-display area 50c (first display area), the main display area 50d (second display area) displays images of childhood. A childhood growth fanning production is performed to instigate whether the main character will grow or not.

20(E-1) and FIG. 20(E-2). In FIG. 20(E-1), a high school special growth success image TS4 (specific success mode) is displayed showing that the hero character in childhood has grown into the hero character in high school. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the "high school state" has been successful. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(F-1), the city background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance symbol EZb is newly started as a pseudo-continuous performance. That is, Pseudo 2 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of exhilaration due to the fact that the player is in a "high school state" and the degree of expectation for winning has increased due to the pseudo-continuous effect.

On the other hand, in FIG. 20(E-2), a high school special growth failure image TS5 (specific failure mode) is displayed indicating that the hero character in childhood could not grow into the hero character in high school. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has failed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20(F-2), the natural background image Ha (second natural background image Ha2) displayed in the sub-display area 50c is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a. The variable display of the performance symbol EZa for childhood is largely shown on the display screen 50a. In other words, it appears to the player that the performance has resumed from the state where it was stopped in the sub-display area 50c. In this way, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, and the player is discouraged by the maintenance of the "infant state".

Note that in FIG. 20 (F-2), the simulated continuous effect is not being executed, and the effect symbol EZa for childhood, which was variably displayed in a small size on the display screen 50a, is now easily visible in a large size on the display screen 50a. Only. In short, in FIG. 20(B), FIG. 20(C-1), FIG. 20(D), FIG. 20(E-1) or FIG. A small effect pattern for childhood (not shown) is variably displayed in the display area at the end of the display screen 50a, although it is not shown in a large size in the entirety of the display screen 50a.

20(B)⇒FIG. 20(C-1)⇒FIG. 20(D)⇒FIG. 20(E-1) or FIG. 20(E-2) equivalent to a performance. Then, the high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20(E-1) corresponds to the "specific success mode" indicated by the special growth effect in the "infant state". On the other hand, the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20(E-2) corresponds to the "specific failure mode" indicated by the special growth effect in the "childhood state".

Next, based on FIG. 21, the special growth effect executed in the "high school state" will be described. However, the following description will focus on the difference from the special growth effect executed in the "infant state" described above. FIG. 21(A) shows a state in which the high school performance symbol EZb is variably displayed in the "high school state". In FIG. 21A, the city background image Hb is displayed on the display screen 50a because the current state is "high school". Here, the city background image Hb is a moving image (predetermined moving image) showing a view of the city and a bird flying from the left side to the right side of the display screen 50a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21(A), the city background image Hb when the moving bird is on the left side of the display screen 50a will be referred to as the "first city background image Hb1".

After that, as shown in FIG. 21(B), a special growth fanning image TS1 is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, in the left display area 50b, the town background image Hb that has been displayed until then is displayed in a stopped (still) state. Here, FIG. 21(B) shows a point in time when a little time (for example, 1 second) has passed from the point in time shown in FIG. 20(A). Therefore, in FIG. 21(B), the moving bird is located on the right side of the display screen 50a, and the city background image Hb at this time will be referred to as "second city background image Hb2". In other words, the "second town background image Hb2" is a "still image" in which the town background image Hb stops halfway when the special growth encouragement image TS1 is displayed. In this way, in FIG. 21B, the display of the special growth fanning image TS1 and the stillness of the town background image Hb make it possible for the player to pay attention to the subsequent transition of the effect.

Then, in FIG. 21(C-1), a special growth transition image TS2 is displayed in which the father character grabs while deforming the left display area 50b. The second town background image Hb2 is still displayed in the left display area 50b. On the other hand, in FIG. 21(C-2), the town background image Hb (second town background image Hb2) displayed in the left display area 50b is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a, and the high school effect is displayed. The variable display of the symbol EZb is largely shown on the display screen 50a. In this way, FIG. 21(C-2) shows that it is a fake effect for the special growth effect.

After passing through FIG. 21(C-1), in FIG. 21(D), the same town background image Hb (second town background image Hb2) as when it is stationary in FIG. 21(B) is displayed in the sub-display area 50c. be. In addition, in the main display area 50d, a high school growth teasing image TS6 is displayed to incite whether the main character in high school will grow or remain as it is without growing. That is, in FIG. 21(D), while the still second town background image Hb2 is displayed in the sub-display area 50c (first display area), the main display area 50d (second display area) shows the image of high school. We are running a high school growth fanning production that incites whether the main character will grow or not.

Then, in FIG. 21(E-1), a professional special growth success image TS7 (specific success mode) is displayed showing that the high school hero character has grown into a professional hero character. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "professional status" has been successful. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(F-1), the space background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect symbol EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, Pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of exhilaration due to the fact that the player is in a "professional state" and the degree of expectation for winning has increased due to the pseudo-continuous effect.

On the other hand, in FIG. 21(E-2), a professional special growth failure image TS8 (specific failure mode) is displayed indicating that the high school hero character failed to grow into the professional hero character. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "professional status" has failed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(F-2), the town background image Hb (second town background image Hb2) displayed in the sub-display area 50c is reproduced as a moving image on the entire display screen 50a. The variable display of the high school performance symbol EZb is largely shown on the display screen 50a. In other words, it appears to the player that the performance has resumed from the state where it was stopped in the sub-display area 50c. In this way, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and the player becomes discouraged by the maintenance of the "high school state".

Here, the production shown in FIG. 21 (B) ⇒ FIG. 21 (C-1) ⇒ FIG. 21 (D) ⇒ FIG. 21 (E-1) or FIG. equivalent to a performance. Then, the professional special growth success image TS7 shown in FIG. 21(E-1) corresponds to the "specific success mode" indicated by the special growth effect in the "high school state". On the other hand, the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21(E-2) corresponds to the "specific failure mode" indicated by the special growth effect in the "high school state".

As described above, the special growth effect of this form may be suddenly executed during the variable effect in the "childhood state" or during the variable effect in the "high school state". In this case, the natural background image Ha or the town background image Hb displayed during the variable effect stops halfway. As a result, it is possible to give a surprise to the player who thinks that the natural background image Ha or the town background image Hb will not stand still as a moving image, and it is possible to make the player pay attention to the subsequent transition of the effect. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the still second natural background image Ha2 is displayed in the sub-display area 50c, while the image TS3 supporting childhood growth is displayed in the main display area 50d. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21(D), a stationary second town background image Hb2 is displayed in the sub-display area 50c, while a high school growth-inspiring image TS6 is displayed in the main display area 50d. In this way, the player is made to pay attention to how the background images Ha2 and Hb2, which are stationary in the middle, will be reproduced, and to pay attention to the development of the childhood growth fanning performance or the high school growth fanning performance that encourages the growth of the main character. is possible.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20(E-1) or FIG. 21(E-1), a high school special growth success image TS4 or a professional special growth success image TS7 indicating that the main character has grown is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1) or FIG. 21 (F-1), the state is switched to a good effect state, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the degree of expectation for winning will increase, and it is possible to give the player a sense of exhilaration. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20(E-2) or FIG. 21(E-2), a high school special growth failure image TS5 or a professional special growth failure image TS8 indicating that the main character does not grow is displayed on the display screen 50a. 20 (F-2) or FIG. 21 (F-2), the effect is restarted from the continuation of the background images Ha2 and Hb2 that were stationary halfway through without changing the effect state. Therefore, the player is disappointed without being suggested that the degree of expectation for winning will increase. In this way, it is possible to provide novel interest that the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is different depending on whether or not the performance is resumed from the continuation of the background images Ha2 and Hb2 that are stationary midway.

As described above, according to this special growth effect, it is possible to greatly attract the player's interest by making the effect appear to stop temporarily. On top of that, it is possible to disappoint the player if the static performance is resumed while showing the static performance, and to give the player a sense of exhilaration if the static performance is not resumed. . In this way, it is possible to provide amusement through a novel presentation using the interruption and resumption of the presentation. In particular, the player is made to grasp the present state of the production by the still image that is still in the middle, and to expect the transition to a better state of production by the growth of the main character. It is possible to raise it.

Also, as can be seen from the comparison between the special growth effect in the "childhood state" shown in FIG. 20 and the special growth effect in the "high school state" shown in FIG. 21, the professional special growth success shown in FIG. The image TS7 is displayed such that the character has grown and is larger than the high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20(E-1). Also, in the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21(E-2), the character is grown and displayed larger than the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20(E-2). ing. Therefore, by showing the growth of the character and the enlargement of the display image to the player, the player can easily recognize that the special growth effect in the "high school state" is the special growth effect in the advantageous effect state. It is possible.

In addition, in this form, there is a scene change as an effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the scene change can be executed following the pre-reach character announcement effect (children's character announcement effect or high school character announcement effect). That is, the scene change is not executed unless the character announcement effect is executed. However, the scene change is not always executed after the character announcement effect, and only the character announcement effect may be executed. When the scene change is executed following the child character announcement production, the transition to the "high school state" is possible, and when the scene change is executed following the high school character announcement production, the "professional state" is executed. It is now possible to move to Note that scene changes are never executed after reach.

First, based on FIG. 22, the case where a scene change is executed following the child character announcement effect will be described. FIG. 22(A) shows a state in which the effect symbol EZa for childhood is variably displayed in the "childhood state". After that, as shown in FIG. 22(B), a child character announcement effect is executed on the display screen 50a. That is, as described above, the child character preview image Ya showing the enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?" is displayed. The execution of this child character foretelling effect allows the player to grasp that the degree of expectation for winning has increased.

Then, when the scene change is executed, as shown in FIG. 22(C-1), the child character preview image Ya that has been displayed until then rotates clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a. do. That is, the child character preview image Ya (display image) being displayed is deformed and appears to rotate clockwise. After that, as shown in FIG. 22(D), the town background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance symbol EZb is newly started as a simulated continuous performance. That is, Pseudo 2 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a high-school state and a pseudo-continuous effect, which gives the player a sense of excitement with a higher degree of expectation for winning. When the scene change is not executed, after the child character announcement effect shown in FIG. 22(B), as shown in FIG. restarted in its entirety. In this way, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, and the "infant state" is maintained.

Next, based on FIG. 23, a case where a scene change is executed following the high school character announcement effect will be described. FIG. 23(A) shows a state in which the high school performance symbol EZb is variably displayed in the "high school state". After that, as shown in FIG. 23(B), a high school character announcement effect is executed on the display screen 50a. That is, as described above, the high school character preview image Yb showing part of the enemy character and the characters "Are there any challengers?" is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the winning expectation has increased.

Then, when the scene change is executed, the high school character preview image Yb that has been displayed until then rotates clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 23(C-1). do. That is, the displayed high school character preview image Yb (display image) is deformed and appears to rotate clockwise. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the space background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect symbol EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, Pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, it is possible for the player to be in a "professional state" and to be given an uplifting feeling in which the degree of expectation for winning is further heightened by the pseudo-continuous effect. When the scene change is not executed, after the high school character announcement effect shown in FIG. 23(B), as shown in FIG. restarted in its entirety. In this way, the "high school state" is maintained without executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the scene change is executed after the character announcement effect (children's character announcement effect or high school character announcement effect), the scene change shown in FIG. 22 (C-1) or FIG. 23 (C-1) As described above, the display images (children's character preview image Ya, high school character preview image Yb) being displayed are deformed, so that it is possible to surprise the player. After the child character preview image Ya or the high school character preview image Yb is deformed, the effect state changes. In other words, the increase in the winning expectation due to the execution of the character announcement effect and the increase in the winning expectation due to the change in the effect state occur continuously. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a greater uplifting feeling. Furthermore, since the pseudo-continuous effect is executed continuously after the scene change, it is possible to enjoy a series of novel effects such as the character announcement effect, the scene change, and the pseudo-continuous effect.

Also, as can be seen from the comparison between the scene change in the "childhood state" shown in FIG. 22 and the scene change in the "high school state" shown in FIG. rotates in a state in which the character and the characters "Is there anyone to challenge?" are displayed larger than the child character preview image Ya shown in FIG. Therefore, by showing the characters and enlarged letters to the player, it is possible to easily recognize that the scene change in the "high school state" is the scene change in the more advantageous production state.

In addition, in this form, there is a growth SP development effect (development effect) as an effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the growth SP development effect can be executed after reach and before development to SP reach. However, in the case of normal reach, since it does not develop into SP reach, growth SP development effect is not executed. Also, it is possible that the growth SP development effect is not executed and the SP reach is developed. When the growth SP development effect is executed in the "infant state", it is possible to shift to the "high school state", and when the growth SP development effect is executed in the "high school state", it shifts to the "professional state". It is possible to It should be noted that the growth SP development effect is not executed before reach.

First, based on FIG. 24, the growth SP development effect executed in the "infant state" will be described. After reaching reach in the "childhood state" (see FIG. 13), when the growth SP development effect is executed, as shown in FIG. While running towards it, a high school entrance first introductory image KN1 showing the characters "Enroll in high school!" is displayed. Since it is after reach, as shown in FIG. 24A, the reach mode (“1”, “1”) is displayed on the upper side of the display screen 50a. Next, as shown in FIG. 24(B), a high school entry second introduction image KN2 showing the face of the main character in his childhood and the words "I am in high school" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24C, a display screen 50a displays a third introductory image KN3 showing the main character in his childhood looking up and saying "I'm going to school!" be.

24(D-1) and FIG. 24(D-2). In FIG. 24(D-1), the characters "entrance" and a high school entrance growth success image KN4 showing that the main character in childhood has grown into the main character in high school are displayed. This allows the player to grasp that the transition to the "high school state" has been successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 24(E), the town background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance symbol EZb is newly started as a pseudo-continuous performance. That is, Pseudo 2 is executed. After that, high school SP reach (weak high school SP reach or strong high school SP reach) is executed after reaching reach in a short time in the "high school state". In this way, if the high school entrance growth success image KN4 is displayed even after reach in the "childhood state", it is possible to develop into high school SP reach through the transition to the "high school state" and pseudo-continuous production. .

On the other hand, in FIG. 24(D-2), the characters "non-enrolment" and a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 indicating that the main character in childhood failed to grow into the main character in high school are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has failed. Then, the infant SP reach (the infant weak SP reach or the infant strong SP reach) is executed in the "infant state". In other words, the high school SP reach is not executed because the transition to the "high school state" has not occurred.

24(A) ⇒ FIG. 24(B) ⇒ FIG. 24(C) ⇒ FIG. 24(D-1) or FIG. Equivalent to (specific production). A high school entrance growth success image KN4 shown in FIG. 24(D-1) corresponds to the success mode (success mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the "infant state". On the other hand, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 shown in FIG. 24(D-2) corresponds to the failure mode (failure mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the "infant state". Further, when the high school entrance growth success image KN4 is displayed, the pseudo continuous effect is always executed after that, so the high school entrance growth success image KN4 corresponds to the "execution mode" suggesting the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. On the other hand, even if the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is displayed, since the pseudo continuous effect is not executed after that, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 corresponds to a "non-execution mode" suggesting non-execution of the pseudo continuous effect.

Next, based on FIG. 25, the growth SP development effect executed in the "high school state" will be described. However, the following description will focus on the difference from the growth SP development effect executed in the "infant state" described above. After reaching reach in the "high school state" (see FIG. 13), when the growth SP development effect is executed, as shown in FIG. While running toward the player, a professional promotion first introductory image KN6 showing the characters "Promote to professional!" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 25B, a professional promotion second introductory image KN7 showing the face of the main character in high school and the words "I am a pro" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25(C), a display screen 50a displays a third introductory image KN8 showing the high school hero character looking up and saying "I'm getting promoted!" be.

In FIG. 25(D-1), the words "promoted" and a professional promotion growth success image KN9 showing that the high school hero character has grown into the professional hero character are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "professional status" has been successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 25(E), the space background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect symbol EZc is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, Pseudo 3 is executed. After that, after becoming reach in a short time in the "pro state", pro SP reach (pro weak SP reach or pro strong SP reach) is executed. In this way, if the professional promotion growth success image KN9 is displayed in spite of having reached the "high school state", it is possible to develop to the professional SP reach through the transition to the "professional state" and the pseudo continuous effect. .

On the other hand, in FIG. 25(D-2), the characters "not promoted" and a professional promotion growth failure image KN10 indicating that the high school hero character failed to grow into the professional hero character are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "professional status" has failed. Then, high school SP reach (weak high school SP reach or strong high school SP reach) is executed in the "high school state". In other words, since the player has not transitioned to the "pro state", the pro SP reach is not executed.

25(A)⇒FIG. 25(B)⇒FIG. 25(C)⇒FIG. 25(D-1) or FIG. 25(D-2) Equivalent to (specific production). Then, the professional promotion growth success image KN9 shown in FIG. 25(D-1) corresponds to the success mode (success mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the "high school state". On the other hand, the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 shown in FIG. 25(D-2) corresponds to the failure mode (failure mode of the specific effect) indicated by the growth SP development effect in the “high school state”. Further, if the professional promotion growth success image KN9 is displayed, then the pseudo continuous effect is always executed, so the professional promotion growth success image KN9 corresponds to the "execution mode" suggesting the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. On the other hand, even if the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 is displayed, since the pseudo continuous performance is not executed after that, the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 corresponds to a "non-execution mode" suggesting non-execution of the pseudo continuous performance.

As described above, in this embodiment, even after reach, if the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) is shown in the growth SP development production, the game state changes, and the production pattern EZ and the main character Characters get bigger. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a surprise that the display object can be enlarged by changing the presentation state even immediately before the SP reach. Furthermore, if the "childhood state" (pseudo 1), as shown in FIG. 24, a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in childhood is executed, and if the "high school state" (pseudo 2), FIG. , a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in high school is executed. In this way, by linking (linking) the type of production state and the type of growth SP development production on a one-to-one basis, for example, a growth SP development production corresponding to the main character in high school regardless of the "childhood state" can be performed. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in renditions as they are executed.

25A, 25B, and 25C, as can be seen from the comparison between the growth SP development effect in the "childhood state" shown in FIG. 24 and the growth SP development effect in the "high school state" shown in FIG. In the images shown in (D-1) and (D-2), the characters and characters are displayed larger than the images shown in FIGS. It is designed to be Therefore, by showing the character and the enlargement of the characters to the player, it is possible to easily recognize that the growth SP development production in the "high school state" is the growth SP development production in the advantageous production state. is.

The features of the production described above will be described. In the conventional game machine, one variable effect may change the effect symbol EZ or change the character image. However, like the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect pattern EZ, background image, character image, notice effect (character notice effect), SP development effect, and SP reach are all associated one-to-one (string It is not Therefore, simply changing the production pattern EZ or changing the character image does not change the world view of the production.

On the other hand, in this form, the purpose is to create three worldviews of performance in one variable performance, and for this purpose, the feature is that the three performance states are clearly divided. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect pattern EZ, background image, character image, notice effect (character notice effect), growth SP development effect, and SP reach are provided for each of the three effect states, and all of these are provided. They are associated (linked) on a one-to-one basis. Thus, every time the performance state is changed in one variable performance, the player can experience a totally different world view of the performance, and novel game interest can be provided.

In particular, in this embodiment, the number of simulated repetitions and the switching of the effect state are completely linked. Therefore, every time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the effect state is switched, the degree of expectation for winning is increased, and the effect is switched to a different view of the world. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game interest in which the pseudo continuous effect, the effect state, and the winning expectation are intertwined.

In addition, most of the players understand that the degree of expectation for winning increases when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Therefore, the player can easily understand the game property that the degree of winning expectation increases in the order of pseudo 1 "childhood state" ⇒ pseudo 2 "high school state" ⇒ pseudo 3 "professional state". It is possible. Furthermore, when the game state is switched, the displayed objects (numbers and characters in the production pattern EZ, enemy characters and characters in the character advance notice production, ready-to-reach mode, and SP ready-to-reach characters) become larger, so that the player is required to display larger objects. It is possible to easily understand the relationship that the probability of winning is high. In other words, the larger the displayed object is, the higher the winning expectation is. In this manner, in this embodiment, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy an effect in which the degree of expectation for winning increases in a completely different manner from the conventional method without making the game complex.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a successful mode is indicated by a mission effect such as a special growth effect or a growth SP development effect, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the effect state is switched. In other words, from the player's point of view, when a success mode is shown in the special growth effect or the growth SP development effect, the degree of expectation for winning increases due to the pseudo-continuous effect, and the degree of expectation for winning increases due to the switching of the effect state (expansion of the displayed object). Both heights can be grasped. Therefore, the player is expected to have success in the mission presentation, and the mission presentation (special growth presentation, growth SP development presentation) can be made more interesting.

In addition, in this embodiment, the number of pseudo-runs (effect state) and the type of SP reach are completely associated (linked) on a one-to-one basis. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the SP reach with a low winning expectation is executed in spite of the effect state (“professional state” (pseudo 3)) with a high winning expectation. In other words, in the conventional gaming machine, the SP reach with low expectation of winning may be executed in spite of the false 3, and the expectation of the player may be spoiled. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in pseudo 3 (“professional state”), only professional SP reach is always executed as SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the execution of an SP reach that is unexpected for the player (an SP reach that has a low degree of expectation for winning), thereby preventing a situation in which the player's expectations are lost.

By the way, in this embodiment, even if a failure mode in the growth SP development effect (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) is shown, as shown in FIG. , the production state changes. Therefore, the phoenix stock effect, which is a prerequisite for executing the phoenix resurrection development effect, will be described below. The phoenix stock effect is an effect for stocking the phoenix that can change the failure mode to the success mode, and can be executed during the variable effect before reach.

FIG. 26(A) shows a state in which the effect symbol EZa for childhood is variably displayed in the "childhood state". After that, as shown in FIG. 26B, a phoenix introduction image FS1 indicating that a phoenix has flown is suddenly displayed on the display screen 50a. 26(C-1) and FIG. 26(C-2).

In FIG. 26C-1, the display screen 50a displays a fireball-shaped phoenix and a phoenix appearance image FS2 showing the characters "phoenix stock". This indicates to the player that the phoenix stock has been successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 26(D), the display screen 50a again shows the variable display of the effect symbol for childhood EZa, and the figure of the phoenix and the "phoenix stock" are displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 50a. A phoenix stock image ST showing characters is displayed. The phoenix stock image ST (stock image) indicates that the phoenix is stocked, and continues to be displayed until the performance of digesting the phoenix (phoenix resurrection development performance, etc., described later) is executed. Thus, the effect shown in FIG. 26(B)→FIG. 26(C-1) is the “phoenix stock effect (stock effect)”.

On the other hand, after the phoenix introducing image FS1 shown in FIG. 26(B) is displayed, the display screen 50a again shows the variable display of the effect symbol EZa for infant in FIG. 26(C-2). That is, the phoenix is never stocked without the phoenix appearing image FS2 being displayed. In short, it is a fake production to the phoenix stock production. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 26(B)→FIG. 26(C-2) can be called "phoenix stock fake effect". FIG. 26 shows the phoenix stock effect or the phoenix stock fake effect executed in the "childhood state", but the phoenix stock effect or the phoenix stock fake effect executed in the "high school state" or "professional state" is the same. Therefore, the description is omitted.

In this form, since the phoenix stock effect is executed only once at maximum per one variation effect, only one phoenix is stocked. Also, when the phoenix is stocked during the variable performance, the stocked phoenix is always consumed (the phoenix stock image ST is hidden) until the end of the variable performance.

Next, based on FIG. 27, the case where the phoenix resurrection development presentation is executed after the growth SP development presentation in the "childhood state" is displayed with the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) will be described. The phoenix resurrection development effect is a effect that is not executed unless the phoenix stock image ST is displayed. In FIG. 27(A), although the growth SP development effect in the "infant state" has been executed, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is displayed. However, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27(B), the phoenix resurrection development effect is started on the display screen 50a, and the phoenix stock image ST displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (becomes hidden). A phoenix digest image FS3 showing a fireball-shaped phoenix is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the third introductory image KN3 for entering high school showing the image of the main character in his childhood looking up and "I'm going to school!" is displayed on the display screen 50a. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the characters "entrance" and a high school entrance growth success image KN4 showing that the main character in childhood has grown into the main character in high school are displayed. In this way, it is possible for the player to understand once that the transition to the "high school state" has failed, and then to reactivate and grasp that the transition to the "high school state" has succeeded. The production shown in FIG. 27(B)→FIG. 27(C)→FIG. 27(D) is the “phoenix resurrection development presentation”.

After that, as shown in FIG. 27(E), the town background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school effect symbol EZb is newly started as a pseudo-continuous effect. That is, Pseudo 2 is executed. Then, after reaching reach in a short time in the "high school state", high school SP reach (low high school SP reach or high high school SP reach) is executed. Although FIG. 27 shows the phoenix resurrection development effect executed in the "childhood state", the phoenix resurrection development effect executed in the "high school state" is substantially the same, so the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the growth SP development effect (specific effect), a success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) indicating that the main character grows, or that the main character does not grow 24 (D-1) (D-2) or FIG. 25 (D-1) (D- 2) see). At this time, even if a failure mode that is disadvantageous to the player is shown, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, a success mode that is advantageous to the player is shown by executing the phoenix revival development performance. In this case, after that, the production state changes (pseudo continuous production is executed), the production pattern EZ and the main character (display objects) become larger, and the SP reach is executed in a more advantageous production state. . Therefore, by using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to change the mode of failure to the mode of success, and to provide novel interest in increasing the degree of expectation for winning by resurrection. In the latter half of the presentation after reach, and even after the disadvantageous result (failure mode) in which the presentation state does not change is once shown, it is possible to surprise the player that the game state can still change. .

In this embodiment, the phoenix stock image ST displayed (stocked) by executing the phoenix stock effect is not always hidden by executing the phoenix resurrection development effect. There are four cases in this embodiment when the phoenix stock image ST is hidden (used). First, in the first case, the aforementioned phoenix resurrection development effect is executed. Next, in the second case, the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect is executed. Subsequently, in the third case, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed. Finally, in the fourth case, the phoenix revival jackpot effect is executed. These phoenix revival development effects, phoenix revival strong SP effects, phoenix jackpot promotion effects, and phoenix revival jackpot effects are effects for changing a disadvantageous aspect to an advantageous aspect based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST. I'll call it "Phoenix resurrection performance". In the following, the phoenix resurrection strong SP production, the phoenix big win promotion production, and the phoenix resurrection big win production will be explained in order.

Here, before describing the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect, the effect branching point of branching to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the case of branching to high school strong SP reach or high school weak SP reach. As shown in FIG. 28(A), the high school performance symbol EZb is variably displayed in the "high school state", and reach is formed as shown in FIG. 28(B). After that, as shown in FIG. 28(C), an SP ready-to-win branch effect is executed to incite which of the strong SP ready-to-win game and the weak SP ready-to-go game is to be executed. In this SP reach branch effect, a destination determination image YS indicating which of the "baseball battle" or "mission" is determined as the destination is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the destination determination image YS, the destination for "baseball competition" suggests execution for strong SP reach, and the destination for "mission" suggests execution for weak SP reach.

In this way, in the SP reach branch effect shown in FIG. A high school face-to-face image Tb1 (first high expectation mode) showing a face-to-face scene with a rival character is shown. As a result, execution of the high school strong SP reach (first high expectation effect) is indicated, and the high school strong SP reach is executed as described above (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, in the SP reach branch effect shown in FIG. 28(C), when the destination to the "mission" is determined, as shown in FIG. High school mission challenge image Mb1 (second high expectation mode) is shown. As a result, execution of low high school SP reach (second high expectation mode) is indicated, and low high school SP reach is executed as described above (see FIG. 16). Thus, the point of time shown in FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2) becomes the presentation branch point of branching to strong SP reach or weak SP reach. In the above, the SP reach branching production and production branching point in "high school state" were explained, but the SP reach branching production and production branching point in "childhood state", the SP reach branching production and production branching in "professional state" Since the time point is also the same, the description is omitted.

Next, the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect will be described with reference to FIG. The Phoenix Resurrection Strong SP production in the "Childhood State", the Phoenix Resurrection Strong SP production in the "High School State", and the Phoenix Resurrection Strong SP production in the "Professional State" are the same. I will explain as a representative of the phoenix resurrection strong SP production in ". The phoenix resurrection strong SP effect branches to strong SP reach or weak SP reach.At the point of time when the effect branches, an image (high school mission challenge image Mb1) showing execution of weak SP reach is shown, and then the displayed phoenix. This is an effect showing an image (high school face-to-face image Tb1) showing execution of strong SP reach based on hiding the stock image ST.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect. It is assumed that the phoenix stock effect is executed before the time shown in FIG. 29(A). As shown in FIG. 29(A), after the ready-to-win state is formed, as shown in FIG. 29(B), the SP ready-to-win branch effect is executed. Then, in the SP reach branch effect, the destination to the "mission" is determined, and as shown in FIG. 29(C), a high school mission challenge image Mb1 indicating execution of the low high school SP reach is displayed. As a result, the player becomes discouraged when he or she learns that the low high school SP reach, which is the disadvantageous SP reach, will be executed. In FIG. 29C, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

After that, before the high school hero character challenges a predetermined mission (task), as shown in FIG. ), and a phoenix digest image FS3 showing a fireball-like phoenix is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 29(E), a high school face-to-face image Tb1 indicating execution of the high school strong SP reach is displayed. After that, a baseball battle is shown as a high school strong SP reach, and if the jackpot is won, a high school battle victory image Tb2 (see FIG. 17 (B-1)) is displayed, and even if it is a losing situation. High school battle defeat image Tb3 (see FIG. 17(B-2)) is displayed. Thus, the effect shown in FIG. 29(D)→FIG. 29(E) is the "phoenix resurrection strong SP effect".

As described above, even if an image (high school mission challenge image Mb1) indicating the execution of SP reach that is disadvantageous to the player is shown at the time of the production branching to strong SP reach or weak SP reach, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed. If it is displayed, the player can revive and acquire strong SP reach (high school strong SP reach) by executing the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect. Therefore, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to provide interest by a novel revival of changing the execution of the SP reach on the disadvantageous side to the execution of the SP reach on the advantageous side.

Next, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect will be explained, but before that, the types of the effect symbol EZ will be explained. In this embodiment, as described above, the production patterns EZ (children's production pattern EZa, high school production pattern EZb, professional production pattern EZc) are given numbers from "1" to "9" along with each character. there is Here, among the production patterns EZ, the production patterns with the numbers "3" and "7" and the numbers "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and "9" are attached. The role is different from the production design that is being done.

The effect symbols with the numbers "3" and "7" are stopped (determined display) in the second (jackpot mode) to indicate winning to the probability variable jackpot (see FIG. 8). ing. On the other hand, the performance symbols with the numbers ``1'', ``2'', ``4'', ``5'', ``6'', ``8'', and ``9'' won the jackpot even if they were stopped and displayed in doubles. However, it is not yet possible to grasp whether it is a variable probability jackpot or a normal jackpot (see FIG. 8). The production pattern with the numbers "3" and "7" has a golden part for the number, and is hereinafter referred to as a "gold pattern". On the other hand, the production patterns with numbers "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and "9" are silver in the number part, and below, "silver design I will call it. The display mode in which the "silver symbol" is doubled corresponds to the "first winning mode", and the display mode in which the "gold symbol" is doubled corresponds to the "second winning mode".

The phoenix jackpot promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the phoenix jackpot promotion in "childhood state", the phoenix jackpot promotion in "high school state", and the phoenix jackpot promotion in "professional state" are the same, so below, in "high school state" I will explain on behalf of the phoenix jackpot promotion production. In the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, at the time of the production branch showing either the gold symbol of double eyes or the silver symbol of double eyes, the silver symbol of double eyes is displayed, and after that, the displayed phoenix stock image ST is displayed as non-immortal. Based on the display, it is an effect that shows the gold pattern of double eyes.

Assume that after the high school strong SP reach is started in the "high school state", the high school battle victory image Tb2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 30(A). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30(B), at the time of the production branch indicating either the gold pattern of doublets or the silver pattern of doublets, the high school production symbol EZb is "111" as the silver symbol of doublets. It is assumed that a temporary stop is displayed at . As a result, the player understands that he/she has not been able to obtain an advantageous variable probability jackpot at this time. Here, the temporary stop display does not mean that the effect symbol EZ is definitely stopped (determined stop) in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, but is stopped in a swinging state before the final stop. It means that you are displaying In FIG. 30B, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 30(C), the phoenix stock image ST displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (becomes hidden), and the phoenix digested image FS3 showing the phoenix in the shape of a fireball is displayed. is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30(D), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped (determined and stopped) at "777" as the double gold symbol, indicating that the probability variable jackpot has been won. . Thus, the effect shown in FIG. 30(C)→FIG. 30(D) is the “Phoenix jackpot promotion effect”. In the above description, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect when the strong SP reach is executed has been described, but the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed even when the weak SP reach is executed.

As described above, in the SP reach, after the player grasps the winning of the jackpot by winning the battle or succeeding in the mission, it reaches the presentation branching time point showing either double gold symbols or double silver symbols. At this time, a silver pattern of doubles that is disadvantageous to the player may be displayed. In this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the double double gold symbol is displayed by executing the phoenix jackpot promotion effect. As a result, the player feels as if he has been promoted from a state in which he does not know whether it is a normal big win or a variable probability big win to a state in which he has won a variable probability big win. In this way, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to give a novel uplifting feeling of being able to acquire an advantageous jackpot type (probability variable jackpot) by resurrection.

Finally, the phoenix revival jackpot effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the phoenix revival jackpot production in "childhood state", the phoenix revival jackpot production in "high school state", and the phoenix revival jackpot production in "professional state" are the same, so below are the phoenix revival jackpot productions in "high school state". I will explain on behalf of the phoenix revival jackpot production. In the phoenix resurrection jackpot production, at the time of the production branch showing either the losing mode of the production pattern EZ or the jackpot mode (hit mode) of the production pattern EZ, the losing mode of the production pattern EZ is shown, and then, Based on hiding the displayed phoenix stock image ST, this is an effect showing a big hit mode of the effect symbol EZ.

Assume that after the high school strong SP reach is executed in the "high school state", the high school battle defeat image Tb3 is displayed as shown in FIG. 31(A). As a result, the player becomes conscious (grasp) of losing. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31(B), at the time point of the production branch indicating either a losing mode in which the production pattern EZ is not doubled or a jackpot mode in which the number is doubled, the high school production pattern EZb is not doubled "191". ” (losing mode) is temporarily stopped. As a result, the player becomes more strongly aware of the loss. In FIG. 30B, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 31(C), the phoenix stock image ST displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen 50a disappears (becomes hidden), and the phoenix digested image FS3 showing the phoenix in the shape of a fireball is displayed. is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31(D), the high school performance symbol EZb is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode "111", indicating that the jackpot has been won. Thus, the effect shown in FIG. 31(C)→FIG. 31(D) is the “phoenix revival jackpot effect”. Although the phoenix jackpot promotion effect when the strong SP reach is executed has been described above, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed even when the weak SP reach is executed.

As described above, at the final stage of the SP reach, at the point of effect branch indicating either the losing mode or the jackpot mode in the effect symbol EZ, the losing mode that is disadvantageous to the player may be shown. At this time, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the phoenix resurrection big win performance is executed, and the big win mode of the performance symbol EZ is revived and shown. In this way, by using the phoenix stock image ST in a state in which the player is conscious of the loss due to the defeat in the baseball battle or the failure of the mission, the loss mode of the production pattern EZ can be changed to the big hit of the production pattern EZ. It is possible to provide interest by novel resurrection winning by changing the mode.

By the way, in the conventional effect control method, after the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the effect symbol lottery process, the lottery process for other effects such as the advance notice effect is executed. Here, as in the past, after executing the lottery process of the production pattern EZ, the lottery process for executing the phoenix stock production and the phoenix revival production (phoenix revival development production, phoenix revival strong SP production, phoenix jackpot promotion) There are the following problems when trying to execute the lottery process for executing the performance, phoenix resurrection jackpot performance).

That is, it is assumed that, after determining the effect symbol EZ to be stopped and displayed, execution of the phoenix stock effect and execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect are decided. In this case, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is stopped because it is a effect of changing the parallel silver pattern (see FIG. 30(B)) to the parallel gold pattern (see FIG. 30(D)) at the end of the variable effect. If the performance pattern EZ determined to be displayed does not match the double gold pattern, the consistency of the performance is lost. In addition, lottery processing for showing the silver symbols in doubles before the stopped display of the gold symbols in doubles is also required. Therefore, in order to deal with this, there is a method of incorporating a rewriting process for re-determining the performance symbol EZ (double double gold symbol, double double silver symbol) to be stopped and displayed after determining the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect. Conceivable. However, incorporation of the rewriting process leads to complication of the control process. As a result, bugs in the performance symbols EZ are likely to be induced, and the burden of bug checking whether the performance symbols EZ are determined correctly increases. In other words, if the performance symbol EZ is erroneously stopped and displayed, the player will be misunderstood as to whether it is right or wrong, and bugs must never occur. Therefore, the bug check of the production pattern EZ is carefully performed and requires a lot of work time, which poses a problem that the work load becomes excessive.

Similarly, it is assumed that after determining the performance symbol EZ to be stopped and displayed, execution of the phoenix stock performance and execution of the phoenix resurrection jackpot performance are determined. In this case, in order to execute the phoenix resurrection jackpot production, before showing the jackpot mode of the production pattern EZ (see FIG. 31(D)) at the end of the variable production, the loss mode of the production pattern EZ (FIG. 31(B) ), a lottery process for indicating the losing mode of the effect symbol EZ is also required. Therefore, in order to deal with this, it is conceivable to incorporate a rewriting process for determining again the performance pattern EZ in the losing mode after determining the execution of the phoenix resurrection jackpot performance, but the same problem as above occurs. put away.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-described problems, after determining whether or not to execute the phoenix stock presentation and the type of the phoenix resurrection presentation, the presentation pattern EZ is determined by lottery. That is, the production pattern EZ is managed in association with the phoenix stock production and the phoenix revival production (phoenix jackpot promotion production, phoenix revival jackpot production). As a result, when it is determined to execute the phoenix stock effect and to execute the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, after that, in the effect symbol selection process (see S4505 in FIG. 52), the silver symbol and the double symbol are executed. and the gold pattern are determined by lottery (see FIG. 57). Also, when it is decided to execute the phoenix stock production and to execute the phoenix resurrection jackpot production, after that, in the production pattern selection process (step S4505 in FIG. 52), the production pattern EZ is lost and the production pattern EZ and the jackpot mode are determined by lottery (see FIG. 58). In this way, the phoenix revival performance (phoenix big win promotion performance, phoenix revival big win performance) can be realized without incorporating the unreasonable control of rewriting the performance pattern EZ. As a result, it is possible to prevent the load of the bug check of the effect symbol EZ from increasing.

By the way, in this embodiment, the stocked phoenix (phoenix stock image ST) is used when the phoenix resurrection development effect is executed, when the phoenix resurrection strong SP effect is executed, or when the phoenix resurrection jackpot effect is performed. Either when it is executed, or when the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed. The phoenix resurrection jackpot performance or the phoenix jackpot promotion performance is a performance executed at the end of the variable performance after the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection development performance and the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection strong SP performance. Therefore, if the phoenix stock image ST is not used at the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection development performance and the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection strong SP performance, the phoenix stock image ST is used in either the phoenix revival jackpot performance or the phoenix jackpot promotion performance. will be The phoenix resurrection jackpot performance or the phoenix jackpot promotion performance is a performance in which winning of the jackpot is confirmed. In short, if the phoenix stock image ST is not used at the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection development performance and the execution timing of the phoenix resurrection strong SP performance, the player is notified that the winning of the jackpot is confirmed. . In this way, if the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end (final stage) of the variable presentation, it is possible to carry out a novel winning notification that allows the player to understand that the big win is confirmed.

Further, when the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end (final stage) of the variable production and the player grasps the winning of the jackpot by winning the battle or succeeding in the mission in the SP reach, the phoenix resurrection jackpot production is not executed. become. That is, in this case, the phoenix jackpot promotion performance is always executed using the phoenix stock image ST. Therefore, at this time, by the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, the double gold pattern (see FIG. 30(D)) is stopped and displayed, which means that the player wins the fixed jackpot. In this way, if the phoenix stock image ST remains until the end of the variable production (final stage) and the success mode in the SP reach (battle victory or mission success) is shown, the player can grasp the probability variable big hit. It is possible to notify the type of a big hit.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 32 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, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status and counters, etc. reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value 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. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the 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, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If 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).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, general prize winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After normal design/special design main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S107), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later. It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 83a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 32), and when the 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 commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the sensor detection processing (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process, which will be described later, is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a (S203). When the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S206). In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Obtain the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 9 (A)), the obtained random values of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the number of reservation balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a (S207). When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO in S207), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is reserved. Whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) Judge (S208). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S208) ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S209).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 9 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a corresponding to the current number of special figure reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the game RAM 104 value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal design reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal design reserved balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 9(B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. Among them, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal design reserved balls.

[Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection processing (S104) and then normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C) It is determined whether it hits or not. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 7 seconds is selected.

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

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for informing the effect control board 120 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

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

Also, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 37, in the special operation process (S106), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is added to each stage. are assigned. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol determination processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessary product processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES at S1415), this process is terminated, and if it is not ON (NO at S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this processing ends.

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

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

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is finished. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 39, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read out the stored jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

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

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

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) first determines whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1601).

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

In the variable performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, as described above, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to slamming and normal reach. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern is selected so as to be able to perform Dohazure, Normal Reach, and SP Reach. In addition, in the variable production of this embodiment, simulation 1, simulation 2, and simulation 3 can be executed in order to correspond to the production state (“childhood state”, “high school state”, “professional state”). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, variation patterns are selected so that Pseudo 1, Pseudo 2, and Pseudo 3 can be executed. And in this form, as described above, since the effect state, the number of pseudo-runs, and the type of SP reach are associated one-to-one, only when the pseudo 3 variation pattern is selected, the professional SP reach Only when the pseudo 2 variation pattern is selected, it becomes a variation pattern that can become a high school SP reach, and only when the pseudo 1 variation pattern is selected, it becomes a child SP reach. It becomes a variation pattern that can be obtained.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 40, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the reach establishment random number is "1" to "30" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, there is a reach loss table in a non-time saving state (non-out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 With reference to time saving state and part corresponding to loss with reach), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

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

Also in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is a time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. The part corresponding to the time saving state among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1602 to S1606 (S1607 to S1611).

That is, if it is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1608). Also, if there is a reach loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 11 and the loss with reach (S1610). In addition, if there is no reach loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 11 and the loss without reach (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening variation according to the number of pending balls when there is no reach It works when the number of held balls is "2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation time as shortening fluctuation is shorter during the time saving state than during the non-working time saving state. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 40, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11 See) has passed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the symbols (jackpot symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11) (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1902).

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

After step S1904, the game control microcomputer 101 performs game state reset processing (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special action status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends.

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process ends.

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the playing state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), decrement the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time saving state by 1 (S2006), and determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), turn off the time saving flag (S2008) and proceed to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state designation command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Big Win Game)] As shown in FIG. 45, in the special electric accessary process (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot 14 has been completed in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 14 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether the time has come to open the big winning port 14, that is, whether the time for opening the jackpot game has passed and the time has come for the start of opening in the first round game, or Then, it is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed big winning port 14 is reopened has passed and the opening start time has arrived (S2203).

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

In the following step S2205, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the large winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening during one round game, and if so, the jackpot game being executed A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening 14 are established (S2206). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes to be won into the big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this form), or the time to close the big winning hole 14 (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are not met (NO in S2206), the process is finished.

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

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

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2216), and the special action status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special action process (see FIG. 37). After that, a game state setting process (S2218), which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

[Playing State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the gaming state setting processing (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a variable jackpot (stop pattern is special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 or special figure 2_jackpot pattern 1, see FIG. 8) ) (S2301). If it is not a probability variable jackpot (NO in S2301), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2306), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the normal probability state, time saving state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2301, the probability variable flag is turned ON (S2302), and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). And "10000" is set to the variable probability counter (S2304), "10000" is set to the time saving counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability-high base state will continue until the next jackpot is substantially won. Since it is almost impossible for the variable display of the special symbol to be executed until the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variable flag and the time reduction flag will start the next jackpot game. This is because it is not turned off until the It should be noted that the high probability state may be continued until the next jackpot is won by using only the probability variation flag without providing the probability variation counter.

In step S2308, the game state specifying command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

8. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 [Sub Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 . The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 47 from the effect ROM 123 when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, setting of CPU 122 for effect, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 124 for effect. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 124 for effects are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 124 for effects is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. is turned ON but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. Incidentally, if the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters and the like are reset. Also, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include the random numbers for determining the effect pattern for determining the effect pattern EZ, the random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, and the random numbers for determining the effect for determining the various effect effects. etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the game 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 also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process ( S4006 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. In addition, along with the execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 620 via the sound control board 161, or outputs the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receiving interrupt processing] Receiving interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 48, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to substrate 162 . That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

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

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 50, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

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

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 620) is created, output to the audio control board 161, time management of audio effects, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 620 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing ends.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), and if received, mode status setting processing is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the value of the mode status is set based on the game state information included in the game state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" if it is a normal game state, is set to "2" if it is a high probability high base state, and is set to "3" if it is a low probability short time state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current game state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if received Variation effect start processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if received Fluctuation production end processing is performed (S4406). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4406), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124.

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

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

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

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4413) based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, processing for performing customer waiting production based on the reception of the customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation Processing for performing normal figure fluctuation production based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing (S4301) is finished.

[Variation Production Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the variation production start processing (S4404), the production control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S4501). In the variation start command, the information of the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 39), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process and the special figure 2 variation pattern It contains information on the variation pattern (including the number of pseudo-runs) set in the selection process (see FIGS. 40 and 41), information specifying the current game state, and the like. In addition, the information which the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control acquired here can be suitably utilized also in the process performed after this. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4502).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a phoenix effect selection process, which will be described later (S4503). The phoenix effect selection process (S4503) is a process for determining whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect, and for determining the type of the phoenix resurrection effect when the phoenix stock effect is to be executed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 executes a variation production pattern selection process (S4504). Specifically, a variable performance pattern random number is acquired, and one table is determined from among a plurality of tables classified according to the contents of performance based on the analysis result of the variation start command (variation pattern). Then, by using the selected table to determine the acquired variable performance pattern random number, the variable performance pattern is determined.

In this form, the contents of the effect are classified based on the number of pseudo-runs, presence/absence of SP reach, presence/absence of phoenix stock effect, and type of phoenix resurrection effect. Therefore, the variable effect pattern (variable scenario) determined in the variable effect pattern selection process (S4504) reflects the contents of the phoenix stock effect and the phoenix revival effect determined in the phoenix effect selection process (S4503). there is Once the variable production pattern is determined in this way, the variable production time, pseudo continuous production, presence or absence of reach production, content of reach production, presence or absence of SP reach, content of SP reach, presence or absence of phoenix stock production, content of phoenix revival production, production Detailed contents of variable effects including presence/absence of button effects (SW effects), contents of the effect button effects, effect deployment configuration, etc. are determined.

After executing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503) and the fluctuation effect pattern selection process (S4504), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the effect symbol selection process described later (S4505). After determining whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect and the type of the phoenix resurrection effect, the effect symbol EZ is determined by lottery. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a notice effect selection process (S4506). In the notice effect selection process (S4506), a random number for deciding the notice effect is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. do. The selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the announcement effect, thereby selecting the announcement effect. As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the chance-up notice effect and the pending change notice effect in the change are determined.

Then, the production control microcomputer 121 produces the determined variable production pattern (the variable production pattern including the presence or absence of the phoenix stock production and the production contents of the phoenix resurrection production), the production pattern EZ, and the variable production start command for starting the advance notice production. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for use (S4507), and the process ends. When the variable effect start command set in step S4607 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variable effect synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a. 13, the phoenix stock production shown in FIG. 26, the phoenix resurrection development production shown in FIG. 27, the phoenix resurrection strong SP production shown in FIG. The phoenix revival jackpot performance shown in FIG. 31 and the like are appropriately executed.

[Phoenix Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the phoenix effect selection process (S4503, stock effect lottery process), the effect control microcomputer 121 first uses the phoenix stock effect lottery table shown in FIG. The presence or absence of execution of production is determined (S4601). Specifically, a phoenix stock effect random number is obtained, and one table is determined from among a plurality of tables classified according to the contents of the effect based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (variation pattern). Then, by using the selected table to determine the acquired phoenix stock effect random number, it is determined whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect. For example, it is assumed that a variation pattern P1 (see FIG. 11) that results in a pseudo three-jackpot is determined as the variation pattern. Then, it is assumed that the value of the acquired phoenix stock effect random number is "0". In this case, if a table showing the effect content of "pseudo 3 big wins" is selected in FIG. 55 and the phoenix stock effect random number is determined, it is decided to execute the phoenix stock effect.

Here, as can be seen from the phoenix stock effect lottery table shown in FIG. 55, in the case of pseudo 1 or in the case of normal reach, it is not decided to execute the phoenix stock effect. This is to increase the rarity value (premium feeling) of the phoenix stock presentation by allowing the phoenix stock presentation to be performed only for presentations with a high winning expectation such as pseudo-2, pseudo-3, and SP reach. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 55, when the content of the effect is the pseudo 3 jackpot, the phoenix stock effect is more likely to be executed than the case of the pseudo 2 jackpot. On the other hand, when the effect content is pseudo 3-pro SP ready-to-lose, the phoenix stock effect is less likely to be executed than when the effect is pseudo-2 high school SP ready-to-lose. In this way, when the phoenix stock effect is executed in the simulation 3, the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher (the effect reliability is higher) than when the phoenix stock effect is executed in the simulation 2. ing.

Returning to the description of the phoenix presentation selection process (S4503) shown in FIG. After step S4601, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not execution of the phoenix stock effect is determined (S4602). If execution has not been decided (NO in S4602), this processing ends. On the other hand, if execution is determined (YES in S4602), the type of phoenix revival effect lottery table shown in FIG. 56 is used to determine the type of phoenix revival effect (S4603), and this processing ends. Specifically, while acquiring the phoenix resurrection production random number, from among a plurality of tables classified according to the production content, the fluctuation start command (variation pattern) and the special figure stop pattern data (jackpot type, FIG. 8 ))) to determine one table based on the analysis results. Then, the type of phoenix resurrection effect to be executed is determined by determining the acquired phoenix resurrection effect random number using the selected table.

For example, as a variation pattern, it is assumed that a variation pattern P1 that is a pseudo three-jackpot is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that "11H" (see FIG. 8) indicating a probability variable jackpot has been determined as the special figure stop symbol data. Then, it is assumed that the value of the acquired phoenix resurrection effect random number is "99". In this case, if a table showing the effect contents "pseudo 3 probability variable jackpot" is selected in FIG. 56 and the phoenix revival effect random number is determined, it is decided to execute the phoenix jackpot promotion effect.

Also, for example, as a variation pattern, a variation pattern P1 that is a pseudo three-jackpot is determined, and although the value of the acquired phoenix resurrection random number is "99", the special figure stop symbol data is "12H" ( 8) has been determined. In this case, if a table showing the effect content of "Pseudo 3 normal jackpot" is selected in FIG. 56 and the phoenix resurrection effect random number is determined, it is decided to execute the phoenix resurrection big win effect.

Here, as can be seen from the phoenix resurrection effect lottery table shown in FIG. 56, the tables for the big wins are divided into the tables for the probability variable big wins and the tables for the normal big wins. This is to allow the phoenix jackpot promotion performance (see FIG. 30) to be selected at the tables where the probability variable jackpots are given, and to prevent the phoenix jackpot promotion performances from being selected at the tables where the normal jackpots are given. In other words, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed only when the probability variable jackpot is won. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 56, the phoenix revival jackpot effect and the phoenix jackpot promotion effect are not selected at the table where the effect content is lost. This is because the phoenix revival jackpot effect and the phoenix jackpot promotion effect can be executed only when the jackpot is won. Although FIG. 56 shows allocation ratios for each of the phoenix resurrection effects for each table based on the contents of the effects, this is just an example and can be changed as appropriate.

[Effect Symbol Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect symbol selection process (S4505, effect symbol lottery process), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it is decided to execute the phoenix stock effect ( S4701). If it is decided to execute (YES in S4701), then it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the phoenix jackpot promotion effect (S4702). If it is determined to be executed (YES in S4702), the performance symbol lottery table for the phoenix jackpot promotion performance shown in FIG. 57 is used to determine the performance symbol EZ (S4703), and the process ends. Specifically, by acquiring the production pattern random number and determining the acquired production pattern random number using the table shown in FIG. Determine the gold pattern to be made. Although FIG. 57 shows allocation ratios for each of the performance symbol patterns made up of combinations of silver symbols and gold symbols, this is just an example and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, it is assumed that the value of the obtained production symbol random number is "0". In this case, if the performance symbol random number is determined in FIG. 57, the performance symbol pattern Q1 consisting of the combination of the silver symbol "111" in doubles and the gold symbol "777" in doubles is determined. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 30(B), after the parallel silver symbol "111" is temporarily stopped and displayed, the phoenix jackpot promotion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. The gold pattern "777" of double eyes is stopped and displayed. As described above, after determining the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion performance, the phoenix jackpot win is achieved without incorporating unreasonable control such as rewriting processing of the performance pattern EZ by determining the silver pattern and the gold pattern of the double eyes. Promotion production can be executed.

It returns to description of the production|presentation design selection process (S4505) shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S4702 that execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect has not been determined (NO in S4702), then it is determined whether or not it has been determined to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect (S4704). If it is determined to execute (YES in S4704), the performance symbol lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot performance shown in FIG. 58 is used to determine the performance symbol EZ (S4705), and the process ends. Specifically, along with obtaining the production pattern random number, based on the analysis results of the fluctuation start command (variation pattern) and the special figure stop pattern data (type of jackpot, see FIG. 8)), table for probability variable jackpot or normal Determine any table for the jackpot. Then, by determining the acquired performance symbol random numbers using the selected table, the performance symbols EZ of the losing mode to be temporarily stopped and the performance symbols EZ of the big win mode to be stopped (determined) are determined. In addition, although FIG. 58 shows allocation rates for each of the performance symbol patterns that are combinations of the losing mode and the big win mode, this is just an example and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, it is assumed that "11H" (see FIG. 8) indicating a probability variable jackpot is determined as the special figure stop symbol data, and the value of the obtained effect symbol random number is "0". In this case, if the performance symbol random number is determined using the variable probability big hit table shown in FIG. 58, the performance symbol pattern F1 consisting of a combination of the losing mode "191" and the big win mode "111" is determined. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. As shown in (D), the effect symbol EZ is stop-displayed in the jackpot mode "111". As described above, after determining the execution of the phoenix resurrection jackpot performance, the production pattern EZ of the losing mode and the production pattern EZ of the jackpot mode are determined, so that the production pattern EZ can be rewritten without unreasonable control. It is possible to execute a phoenix revival jackpot effect.

As shown in FIG. 58, the table is divided into a variable probability big win table and a normal big win table for the following reasons. That is, in the case of a probability variable jackpot, the jackpot mode, which is double gold symbols ("333" or "777"), can be determined, while in the case of a normal jackpot, double double gold symbols are used. This is to prevent a certain jackpot aspect from being determined. In this way, in this form, by executing the phoenix jackpot production, if the probability is a big hit, the gold pattern of the double eyes may be revived and displayed stopped, while if it is a normal jackpot, only the silver patterns of the double eyes will be revived. to stop. Therefore, from the player's point of view, after being discouraged by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the losing mode, the player may suddenly grasp the double gold symbol by executing the phoenix revival jackpot effect. Therefore, in this case, it is possible for the player to obtain a great recovery from a loss to a variable probability big hit, and to be given a very high sense of exhilaration.

It returns to description of the production|presentation design selection process (S4505) shown in FIG. If NO is determined in step S4701, or if NO is determined in both steps S4702 and S4704, the process proceeds to step S4706. In this case, the effect symbol lottery table (not shown) is used to determine the effect symbol EZ (S4706), and this process is finished. In other words, along with obtaining the production pattern random number, analysis of the variation start command (variation pattern) and special figure stop design data (jackpot type, see FIG. 8) from among a plurality of tables classified according to the content of the production Determine a table based on the results. Then, by using the selected table to determine the obtained effect symbol random number, the effect symbol EZ to be stopped and displayed (determined stop) is determined.

9. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. (high school entrance growth success image KN4, see FIG. 24 (D-1)), or a failure mode showing that the main character does not grow (high school entrance growth failure image KN5, see FIG. 24 (D-2)) It reaches the production branch time point indicating any of the above. In this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed by the phoenix stock effect, as shown in FIG. As shown, a phoenix stock image ST may be used. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27(D), a high school entrance growth success image KN4 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27(E), the effect state is switched from the "childhood state" to the "high school state", and the simulated continuous effect is executed, thereby increasing the expectation of winning the jackpot. In this way, by using the phoenix stock image ST, the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is changed to the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) to give a novel uplifting feeling of increasing the expectation of winning. is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. (Numbers and characters of the production pattern EZ, etc.) do not become large, and the player is disappointed. However, after that, as shown in FIG. 27(B), based on the fact that the phoenix stock image ST is hidden, as shown in FIG. When the entrance growth success image KN4) is displayed, the displayed object becomes larger as shown in FIG. 27(E). In this way, by using the phoenix stock image ST, the displayed objects (numbers and characters of the performance pattern EZ, etc.) can be enlarged by resurrection, and novel interest can be provided to increase the expectation of winning.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the time of branching to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach, as shown in FIG. If Mb1) is presented, the player will be disappointed. However, in this case, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. An image (high school face-to-face image Tb1) indicating execution of SP reach may be shown. In this way, the player can use the phoenix stock image ST to give the player a novel sense of exhilaration that a strong SP reach, which is an advantageous SP reach, can be obtained by resurrection.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, during the execution of the growth SP development effect in the "childhood state", the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) indicating that the main character grows, or the main character A production branching point indicating any of the failure modes (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) indicating no growth is reached. At the time of this production branching, if a high school entrance growth success image KN4 (execution mode) is shown as shown in FIG. 24(D-1), a pseudo-continuous production is executed as shown in FIG. be. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(D-2), when the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 (non-execution mode) is displayed, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 27A, even if the non-execution mode of the pseudo continuous effect (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is shown, as shown in FIG. 27B, the phoenix stock image ST is not displayed. Based on the display, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the execution mode of the pseudo continuous effect (high school entrance growth success image KN4) is shown. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27(E), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this way, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to provide the novel interest of obtaining the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by resurrection.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after passing through the SP reach, the production pattern EZ reaches the production branch point indicating either a losing mode without doubles or a jackpot mode with doubles. At this time, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. As shown, based on the non-display of the phoenix stock image ST, the jackpot mode (“111”) of the high school production pattern EZb is shown. In this way, using the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to give a sense of exhilaration due to the novel resurrection winning of changing the high school production pattern EZb from the losing mode to the big winning mode.

Here, as described above, if the phoenix stock image ST is used to execute the resurrection winning that changes the production pattern EZ from the losing mode to the jackpot mode, it is assumed that the phoenix When the effect selection process (S4503) is executed (see FIG. 52), there are the following problems. For example, if the execution of the phoenix stock effect and the execution of the phoenix resurrection big hit effect are decided after the display mode of the effect pattern EZ is determined in the big win mode, the losing mode is shown before the effect pattern EZ is shown in the big win mode. rewrite processing is required separately. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display mode of the production pattern EZ. Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, after executing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503), the effect symbol selection process (S4505) is executed. As a result, only when it is decided to execute the phoenix stock production and the phoenix resurrection big win production, the losing mode of the production pattern EZ shown in the phoenix resurrection big win production and the subsequent big win mode of the production pattern EZ are shown in FIG. It can be determined using the performance symbol lottery table for the phoenix revival jackpot performance shown (see step S4705 in FIG. 54). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unreasonable incorporation of control such as rewriting processing.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, in SP reach, after the player grasps the winning of the jackpot by winning the battle or succeeding in the mission, either the gold symbol of the double number or the silver symbol of the double number is selected. It reaches the indicated production branch point. At this time, if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, as shown in FIG. Based on the non-display of the phoenix stock image ST as shown in (C), a double double gold symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, the player can use the phoenix stock image ST to give the player a novel, uplifting feeling of being able to obtain an advantageous jackpot type by resurrection.

Here, as described above, if the phoenix stock image ST is used to execute the resurrection promotion to change the silver pattern of the doublet to the gold design of the doublet, it is assumed that after executing the production design selection process (S4505) , when the phoenix effect selection process (S4503) is executed (see FIG. 52), there are the following problems. For example, if the execution of the phoenix stock effect and the execution of the phoenix jackpot promotion effect are decided after the display mode of the production pattern EZ is determined by the double gold pattern, the production pattern EZ is displayed in the double gold pattern. A separate rewrite process is required to show the double-sided silver pattern. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce a bug in the display mode of the production pattern EZ. Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, after executing the phoenix effect selection process (S4503), the effect symbol selection process (S4505) is executed. As a result, only when it is decided to execute the phoenix stock effect and the phoenix jackpot promotion effect, the silver pattern of doublet and the gold pattern of doublet will be displayed on the performance pattern lottery table for the phoenix jackpot promotion effect shown in FIG. (see step S4703 in FIG. 54). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unreasonable incorporation of control such as rewriting processing.
10. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the phoenix stock image ST showing the phoenix is displayed (stocked) by the phoenix stock presentation. However, the stock image to be stocked is not limited to the phoenix stock image ST, but may be a stock image showing other objects such as characters and items, and can be changed as appropriate. In the above embodiment, the maximum number of stock images is one, but two or more stock images may be displayed. That is, the phoenix stock effect (stock effect) may be executed a plurality of times during one variable effect, or may be executed at any timing before or after reach.

In the above form, the stock image was always hidden (used) by the end of one variable effect, but even if it is hidden in the next and subsequent variable effects good. Specifically, as a so-called look-ahead effect, the stock image is displayed before the change, and based on the fact that the stock image is hidden during the change, the disadvantageous aspect is changed to the advantageous aspect. You can make it work. In the prefetch effect, the performance control microcomputer 121 receives a start winning command from the game control microcomputer 101 when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and executes this start winning command. It is an effect to be executed before starting the change effect related to the change based on the analysis result.

Further, in the above embodiment, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the disadvantageous mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5, failure mode) shown in the growth SP development effect (specific effect) is changed to the advantageous mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5). Success image KN4, success mode). Also, the disadvantageous mode (high school mission challenge image Mb1) indicating execution of weak SP reach is changed to the advantageous mode (high school face-to-face image Tb1) indicating execution of strong SP reach. Also, the disadvantageous mode (losing mode) of the production pattern EZ suggesting loss is changed to the advantageous mode (jackpot mode) of the production pattern EZ suggesting a big win. In addition, the disadvantageous aspect of the production pattern EZ (silver pattern) that cannot be grasped whether it is a definite variable jackpot or the normal jackpot is an advantageous aspect of the production pattern EZ (gold pattern) that can be grasped that it is a definite variable jackpot. changed to However, what changes a disadvantageous aspect to an advantageous aspect based on hiding the stock image is not limited to the above-described one, and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, after showing a disadvantageous aspect suggesting that a predetermined notice effect (suspension change effect, cut-in notice effect, step-up notice effect, effect of changing the color of the background image or the color of the effect image, etc.) is not executed, An advantageous mode suggesting execution of the above advance notice effect may be indicated based on the hiding of the stock image. Further, for example, after showing a disadvantageous mode suggesting not to move the effect movable bodies (the board movable body 55k provided on the game board 1 side and the frame movable body provided on the game machine frame 2 side), the stock An advantageous mode suggesting movement of the effect movable body may be indicated based on the non-display of the image. Also, for example, at the time of branching the production to determine whether or not to develop SP reach, after showing a disadvantageous mode indicating that it will not develop to SP reach, SP reach can be developed based on hiding the stock image. You may make it show the advantageous aspect which shows. Also, for example, at the time of branching the production of whether or not weak SP reach develops to strong SP reach, after showing a disadvantageous aspect indicating that it will not develop to strong SP reach, based on hiding the stock image, You may make it show the advantageous aspect which shows developing to strong SP reach.

Also, for example, after indicating a disadvantageous mode in which predetermined specific information (for example, base, output rate, set value of "1" to "6" set in pachinko game machine PY1) cannot be grasped, the stock image is hidden Advantageous modes in which the above-mentioned specific information can be grasped may be indicated based on the above. Alternatively, for example, after showing a disadvantageous mode in which the current game state (for example, high probability state) cannot be grasped, based on hiding the stock image, it is possible to indicate an advantageous mode in which the current game state can be grasped. You can do it. The advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode are not limited to the image, and may be a voice mode (sound) by the speaker 620 or a light emission mode by the light emitting means (the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54).

Further, in the above embodiment, the phoenix stock image ST is hidden regardless of the intention of the player. However, it may be possible to determine whether or not to hide the phoenix stock image ST based on the player's intention (operation of the input section (production button) 40k or select button 42k).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the specific effect of changing the failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) to the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4) is the phoenix resurrection development. It was a performance. However, the specific effect is not limited to the phoenix resurrection development effect, and can be changed as appropriate as long as it indicates a success mode or failure mode for a specific task (mission). In the above embodiment, if the success mode is shown, it is suggested that the expectation of winning increases by changing the pseudo-continuous effect or the state of effect, but predetermined specific information ( For example, the base, output rate, set value from "1" to "6" set in the pachinko game machine PY1) may be indicated. In the above embodiment, the success mode is the high school entrance growth success image KN4 indicating that the main character grows, and the failure mode is the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 indicating that the main character does not grow. is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above form, at the production branching point (see FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2)) to branch to strong SP reach or weak SP reach, high school weak SP reach (first high expectation production) high school mission challenge image Mb1 (first high expectation mode) or high school face-to-face image Tb1 (second high expectation mode) showing execution of high school strong SP reach (second high expectation performance). However, the first high-expectation mode and the second high-expectation mode are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the execution mode that suggests the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is the high school entrance growth success image KN4 or the professional promotion success image KN9 that indicates the growth of the main character, and the non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is not suggested. The execution mode is set to a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or a professional promotion failure image KN10 indicating that the main character does not grow. However, the implementation and non-implementation aspects can be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution mode may be a special effect pattern (chance eye, pseudo exclusive pattern) that is displayed only when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, and the non-execution mode may be an unidentifiable symbol such as "?" It is good also as a display mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, the disadvantageous mode of the production pattern EZ (silver pattern of doublets, the lost mode) is changed to the advantageous mode of the production pattern EZ (gold pattern of doublets, Jackpot mode). However, the display mode (disadvantageous mode and advantageous mode) of the effect symbol EZ to be changed based on the non-display of the stock image is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, at the point of time when the production branch determines whether or not to form the ready-to-win mode, the ready-to-reach mode of the production pattern EZ is determined based on the fact that the stock image is hidden after the separation (disadvantageous mode) of the production pattern EZ is shown. (advantageous aspect) may be indicated.

Further, in the above-described form, based on the non-display of the phoenix stock image ST, the loss mode of the production pattern EZ that is not double eyes (see FIG. 31(D)). However, the losing mode and the big win mode (hit mode) are not limited to the display mode of whether or not the performance symbol EZ is double, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the losing mode and the big win mode (hit mode) may be used as the display mode of whether or not a special effect symbol is displayed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, based on the non-display of the phoenix stock image ST, the silver symbols of the corolles (first winning mode, "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", "999") ”) has been changed to double double gold symbols (second winning mode, “333” and “777”) that suggest that the type of winning is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 30). However, the first winning mode and the second winning mode are not limited to the silver pattern and the gold pattern in double rows, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the first winning mode may be a double effect pattern EZ without an effect image, and the second winning mode may be a double effect pattern EZ with an effect image.

In addition, in the above-described form, in the lottery of special symbols, a small winning game is played as a special game (a special game with a short total opening time of the big winning opening of less than a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). ) was a pachinko machine PY1 that did not execute However, it may be so arranged that a small prize may be won in a lottery of special symbols, and a small prize game may be executed. In this case, after showing a disadvantageous mode suggesting that the small prize is not won in the production pattern EZ, the small prize is won in the production pattern EZ based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST. An advantageous mode (small win mode) suggesting that may be shown. Furthermore, in this case, when a game ball that enters the big winning hole passes through a specific area, the machine may be configured as a 1-type 2-type mixing machine in which a 2-type jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed.

Further, for example, after showing the first winning mode suggesting that the number of rounds (number of balls) in the jackpot game is small in the production pattern EZ, the phoenix stock image ST is hidden based on the production pattern EZ. , a second win mode may be shown that suggests that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is large (the number of balls released) is large. Also, for example, when a game ball that has entered a big winning hole passes through a specific area, it is configured as a V certain machine that can shift to a high probability state. After that, after showing the first winning mode in which it is impossible to grasp whether the game ball can pass through the specific area in the production pattern EZ, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, in the production pattern EZ A second winning mode that suggests that the game ball can pass through the specific area may be shown. Also, as described above, it is configured as a 1 type 2 type mixing machine, and after showing the first winning mode (first small winning mode) in which it is impossible to grasp whether the game ball can pass through the specific area in the production pattern EZ Alternatively, based on hiding the phoenix stock image ST, a second win mode (second small win mode) suggesting that the game ball can pass through the specific area in the production pattern EZ may be shown. good.

Also, in the above form, the production state is a "childhood state" that evokes the hero's childhood days, a "high school state" that evokes the hero's high school days, and a "professional state" that evokes the hero's professional days. was established. However, there may be only two effects states, or four or more effects states may be provided. In addition, the production state is not limited to a production state in which the main character is reminiscent of a certain era. ) can be changed as appropriate. For example, a presentation state reminiscent of wolves, a presentation state reminiscent of soccer, and a presentation state reminiscent of baseball may be provided. In this case, the player can have three different views of the world by being able to change to a production state reminiscent of wolves, a production state reminiscent of soccer, and a production state reminiscent of baseball in one variable production. It is possible to enjoy the performance consisting of.

Further, in the above-described mode, the presentation state is changed from the "childhood state" to the "professional state" through the "high school state". However, the presentation state may be suddenly changed from the "childhood state" to the "professional state" without going through the "high school state".

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the production state ("childhood state", "high school state", "professional state") and the production mode during the variable production ("natural background image Ha and childhood production pattern EZa ”, “City background image Hb and high school production pattern EZb”, “Space background image Hc and professional production pattern EZc”), character preview production (“children’s character preview production”, “high school character preview production”, "Professional character notice effect"), reach mode, growth SP development effect, SP reach ("child SP reach", "high school SP reach", "professional SP reach") are all associated one-to-one. ). However, it is not necessary to have a one-to-one relationship between all of the production state, the production mode during the variable production, the character announcement production, the reach mode, the growth SP development production, and the SP reach. Alternatively, any three, any four, or any five may be associated in a one-to-one relationship.

Therefore, for example, only the number of pseudo-runs and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide novel interest in that the type of SP reach can be guessed from the number of pseudo-runs. Alternatively, only the number of pseudo-continues and notice effects (for example, character notice effects, step notice effects, pending change notice effects, cut notice effects, etc.) may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide novel interest in that the forewarning effects that can be seen are different depending on the number of pseudo-runs. Alternatively, only the number of pseudo-continues and the effect mode during the variable effect may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, since the performance mode during the variable performance is always changed each time the pseudo-continuous performance is executed, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the current pseudo-continuous number. Alternatively, only the type of advance notice effect and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide novel interest that the type of SP reach can be guessed just by looking at the advance notice effect. Also, the reach mode and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide novel interest in that the type of SP reach can be guessed when the reach state is seen.

Also, in the above mode, every time the production state is switched, the numbers and characters of the production pattern EZ, the characters of the special growth production, the enemy characters and characters of the character advance notice production, the reach mode, the characters of growth SP development production, and the characters of SP reach. A predetermined display object such as is made larger. However, the displayed objects to be enlarged are not limited to those described above, and may be part of the background image (buildings, etc.), items, etc., and can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the above mode, each time the production state is switched, predetermined display objects (numbers and characters in production pattern EZ, characters in special growth production, enemy characters and characters in character advance notice production, reach mode, characters in growth SP development production) , character of SP Reach) increased. However, it is not always necessary to enlarge the displayed object each time the presentation state is switched, and it is possible to appropriately change the displayed object by deforming it according to a certain rule. For example, the number of displayed objects may increase, the displayed objects may become round, the displayed objects may break, or the displayed objects may extend in one direction each time the presentation state is switched.

Further, in the above mode, the failure mode (high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20 (E-2) or If the professional special growth failure image TS8) shown in FIG. 21(E-2) was displayed, the resurrection state would not change thereafter. However, even after the failure mode is shown in the special growth effect, the effect such as the phoenix resurrection development effect shown in FIG. Effect) may be executed, and the effect state may be changed as a resurrection.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo-runs and the type of effect state are associated on a one-to-one basis. However, the number of pseudo-runs and the types of rendering states may be associated in a one-to-multiple relationship. Alternatively, the number of pseudo-runs and the type of effect state may be associated in a plural-to-one relationship. Therefore, for example, Pseudo 1 or Pseudo 2 may be set as "infant state", Pseudo 3 may be set as "high school state", and Pseudo 4 may be set as "professional state".

Further, in the above-described form, there are a child weak SP reach and a child strong SP reach as the child SP reach. However, the number of types of infant SP reach may be one, or three or more. Also, as the high school SP reach, there was a high school weak SP reach and a high school strong SP reach. However, the number of types of high school SP reach may be one, or three or more. In addition, as the professional SP reach, there was a professional weak SP reach and a professional strong SP reach. However, the number of types of professional SP reach may be one, or three or more.

Further, in the above-described form, the performance symbol for children EZa, the performance symbol for high school EZb, and the performance symbol for professional EZc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. However, the performance symbols for children EZa, the performance symbols for high school EZb, and the performance symbols for professionals EZc may be given colors that suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. For example, "blue" may be given to the performance symbol EZa for children, "green" may be given to the performance symbol EZb for high school, and "red" may be given to the performance symbol EZc for professionals. In this way, when the performance symbol EZ changes due to the switching of the performance state, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the degree of winning expectation increases. It should be noted that the colors applied to the infant performance symbol EZa, the high school performance symbol EZb, and the professional performance symbol EZc may be part of or the entirety of the performance symbol EZ.

Further, in the above embodiment, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. However, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc may be colored to indicate the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. For example, "blue" may be applied to the natural background image Ha, "green" may be applied to the city background image Hb, and "red" may be applied to the space background image Hc. In this way, when the background image changes due to the switching of the effect state, it is possible for the player to more easily understand that the degree of expectation for winning increases. Incidentally, the colors applied to the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc may be part of or the entirety of each of the background images.

In addition, in the above-described form, each time a pseudo-continuous effect is executed during a variable effect, the effect mode during the variable effect is switched (a childhood effect pattern EZa reminiscent of the childhood of the main character and a natural background image Ha are displayed. Rendering mode ⇒ Rendering mode in which a high school rendering pattern EZb reminiscent of the high school days of the main character and a town background image Hb are displayed ⇒ A rendering mode in which a professional rendering pattern EZc and a space background image Hc are displayed to evoke the professional era of the main character ). However, every time the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the variable effect, the effect symbol (children's effect pattern EZa⇒high school effect pattern EZb⇒professional effect pattern EZc) or background image (natural background image Ha⇒city background image Hb⇒ Either one of the space background images Hc) may be switched. Also, the color of the performance pattern may be switched (for example, switching from "blue" to "green" to "red") every time the pseudo-continuous performance is executed during the variable performance.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo-runs and the types of SP reach (child SP reach, high school SP reach, professional SP reach) are associated on a one-to-one basis. However, it is not necessary to establish a one-to-one relationship between the number of pseudo-runs and the type of SP reach. For example, in the case of Pseudo 1, any of Child SP Reach, High School SP Reach, and Professional SP Reach is executed, in Pseudo 2, High School SP Reach or Professional SP Reach is executed, and in Pseudo 3, , only pro SP reach may be performed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the SP reach with a low expectation of winning, such as the young SP reach, from being executed despite the high expectation of winning as in Pseudo 3.

In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. In addition, it may be configured as a so-called Hanemono type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

In addition, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, a first big winning hole, a first big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a game ball that has won the first big winning hole, a second big winning hole, and a game that has won the second big winning hole The game machine is provided with a second big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a ball.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but only one random number , and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big win, the type of win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) under the control condition that the jackpot has been won and the special symbol indicating that has been stop-displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary type game machine, pachislot game machine).

Also, the variation patterns and the types of effects described in the above embodiments are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, the distribution ratios of various tables are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

Also, any type of slot machine may be used. In the case of a so-called normal machine (type A slot machine) that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, the state in which the big bonus or regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the medals acquired during a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time) that can frequently win small roles, the state during ART or AT corresponds to the special game state. In addition, in normal machines, the control condition for the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is placed on the activated pay line. It is to be derived and displayed as a reel display result. Also, in the ART machine and AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of ART or AT, reaching the activation timing of ART or AT by digesting the prescribed number of games. be.

In the present specification, "satisfaction of a predetermined determination condition" means that in the above-described form, there is a special figure reservation (first special figure reservation or second special figure reservation), and not during the variable display of special symbols and special games It means that (jackpot game or small hit game) is not being executed (determined as NO in step S1401 or S1407).

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

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
A stock effect (phoenix stock effect) capable of displaying a predetermined stock image (phoenix stock image ST) can be executed,
It is possible to show a predetermined disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous mode at a predetermined branch point of production,
After the unfavorable aspect is shown at the production branch point, it is possible to indicate the advantageous aspect based on hiding the displayed stock image (FIGS. 27, 29, and 30). , see FIG. 31).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, a disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode is indicated at a predetermined effect branch point. In this case, if the stock image is displayed by the stock effect, even if the disadvantageous mode is once shown at the point of branching of the effect, the advantageous mode is shown based on the fact that the stock image is hidden after that. Stock images can thus be used to provide the novelty revival interest of being able to change from a disadvantage to an advantage.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
The production control means is
24 (D-1) (D-2) or FIG. 25 (D-1) See (D-2)) shows a success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) or a failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) It is possible to execute a specific production (growth SP development production),
When the success mode is shown by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of winning is high, while when the failure mode is shown by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of winning is not high. (See FIGS. 24 and 25),
It is possible to show the success mode based on hiding the displayed stock image after the failure mode is shown at the point of the production branch (see FIG. 27). It is a game machine that

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the failure mode or the success mode is indicated at the point of the performance branching in the specific performance. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the failure mode is once shown at the time of the production branch, the success mode is shown based on the fact that the stock image is hidden after that. In this way, it is possible to use stock images to change from a failure mode to a success mode, and to give a new sense of exhilaration by increasing the chances of winning.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine according to means A2,
The production control means is
When the success mode is indicated by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of winning is increased by enlarging a predetermined display object (effect pattern EZ, main character, etc.) (Fig. 24 (E), (See FIG. 25(E)), the game machine is characterized in that, when the failure mode is indicated by the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the probability of winning is not increased by not enlarging the display object.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the failure mode is shown by the specific effect, the displayed object will not become large and the player will be disappointed. However, based on the subsequent hiding of the stock image, success is demonstrated and the display becomes larger. In this way, the stock image can be used to revive and enlarge the displayed object, thereby providing novel interest in increasing the expectation of winning.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The production control means is
Predetermined first high expectation performance (high school weak SP reach) that suggests that winning expectation is higher than normal reach, or second high expectation that suggests that winning expectation is higher than the first high expectation performance It is possible to execute a degree production (high school strong SP reach),
Shows the execution of the first high expectation performance at the production branch time (the production branch time to branch to strong SP reach or weak SP reach, the time shown in FIG. 28 (D-1) or FIG. 28 (D-2)) It is possible to show a first high expectation mode (high school mission challenge image Mb1) or a second high expectation mode (high school face-to-face image Tb1) indicating execution of the second high expectation performance,
After the first high-expectation mode is shown at the production branch point, it is possible to show the second high-expectation mode based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIG. 29). See) is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the first high expectation mode is shown at the time of the production branch, it means that the execution of the first high expectation level production with the lower winning expectation is shown, and the player will be disappointed. However, in this case, if the stock image is displayed, the second high expectation mode indicating the execution of the second high expectation level effect for the one with the higher winning expectation level is displayed based on the non-display of the stock image. . In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a novel uplifting feeling that the stock image can be used to obtain the second high-expectation performance by resurrection.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a pseudo continuous effect with variable display of the effect pattern (EZ),
24 (D-1) (D-2), FIG. 25 (D-1) See (D-2)), an execution mode that suggests execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (high school entrance growth success image KN4, professional promotion growth success image KN9) or suggests non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect It is possible to show a non-execution mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5, professional promotion growth failure image KN10),
After the non-execution mode is shown at the production branch point, the execution mode can be shown based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIG. 27). It is a gaming machine that

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, at the point of effect branching, the execution mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect or the non-execution mode suggesting the non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is shown. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the non-execution mode is once indicated at the time of the production branch, the execution mode is indicated based on the fact that the stock image is hidden thereafter. In this way, it is possible to provide the novel interest of acquiring the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by reviving using the stock image.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106719, when the displayed stock image is hidden (used), a development expectation effect is performed to make the player expect whether the effect will develop or not. , or a winning notification effect indicating a big hit is executed. However, when the stock image is used, the execution of the development expectation effect and the winning notification effect has already given the impression of being ordinary as a effect. In other words, there is room for improvement in the performance when stock images are used in order to provide a novel and interesting aspect. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means A1 to A5 is the game machine described in JP-A-2016-106719, in which the effect control means provides the player with a predetermined disadvantageous mode or a disadvantageous mode rather than a predetermined effect branch point. It is possible to show an advantageous aspect that is advantageous to , and it is possible to indicate an advantageous aspect based on hiding the displayed stock image after the disadvantageous aspect is indicated at the time of the production branch They are different in that respect. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of providing novel entertainment (to produce an effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect pattern (EZ) is stopped after being displayed in a variable manner,
A stock effect (phoenix stock effect) capable of displaying a predetermined stock image (phoenix stock image ST) can be executed,
It is possible to indicate a predetermined disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous mode as the display mode of the performance symbols at a predetermined performance branch point,
After the disadvantageous aspect is indicated at the point of the production branch, the advantageous aspect can be indicated based on hiding the displayed stock image (see FIGS. 30 and 31). It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode is indicated as the display mode of the performance symbols at a predetermined performance branch point. In this case, if the stock image is displayed by the stock effect, even if the disadvantageous aspect of the effect pattern is once shown at the time of branching of the effect, the advantageous condition of the effect pattern is displayed based on the fact that the stock image is hidden after that. is shown. In this way, using the stock image, it is possible to provide interest by novel resurrection that the production pattern can be changed from a disadvantageous mode to an advantageous mode.

The invention according to means B2 is
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
Hit determination processing whether it is a hit based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition (there is a special figure reservation, and not during the variable display of the special symbol and not during the execution of the special game) (steps S1402, S1408 jackpot determination processing) can be executed game control means (game control microcomputer 101),
The production control means is
Based on the result of the hit determination process, the production branch time point (the production branch time point indicating either a losing mode or a jackpot mode in the production pattern EZ, which is not doubles or doubles, FIG. 17 (C-1) or FIG. (See C-2)), as the display mode of the production pattern, it is possible to show a losing mode that suggests a loss or a winning mode (jackpot mode) that suggests a win,
It is possible to show the winning mode based on hiding the displayed stock image after the losing mode is shown at the time of the production branch (see FIG. 31). It is a game machine that

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, at the point of time when the performance is branched, a losing mode or a winning mode of the performance symbols is indicated. In this case, if the stock image is displayed, even if the losing mode of the performance pattern is once shown at the time of the production branch, the winning mode of the production pattern is shown based on the fact that the stock image is hidden after that. . In this way, it is possible to give a sense of exhilaration due to a novel resurrection winning, in which the performance pattern is changed from a losing mode to a winning mode using a stock image.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine according to means B2,
The production control means is
After executing the stock effect lottery process (phoenix effect selection process in step S4503) for determining whether or not to execute the stock effect by lottery, the effect pattern lottery process (effect in step S4505) for determining the display mode of the effect pattern by lottery. Symbol selection process) is executed,
When it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process (see FIG. 10A) and execution of the stock effect is determined by the stock effect lottery process (see FIG. 55), the effect symbol lottery process It is possible to determine the losing mode of the production pattern shown at the time of the production branching and the winning mode of the production pattern shown based on the non-display of the stock image (for the phoenix revival jackpot shown in FIG. 58) It is possible to determine a losing mode and a big hit mode using a performance symbol lottery table).

If the stock effect lottery process is executed after the performance symbol lottery process is executed, there are the following problems. For example, if execution of the stock effect is determined after determining the display mode of the performance pattern in the winning mode, a rewriting process for indicating the losing mode is separately required before showing the performance pattern in the winning mode. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce bugs in the display mode of the performance symbols. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect symbol lottery process is executed after the stock effect lottery process is executed. Thus, only when the execution of the stock effect is determined, it is possible to determine the losing mode of the performance pattern shown at the time of the performance branching and the win mode of the subsequent performance pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unreasonable incorporation of control such as rewrite processing.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
When a hit (jackpot) is determined by a predetermined hit determination process (big hit determination process in steps S1402 and S1408), the hit among a plurality of hits (probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot, see FIG. 8) with different advantages for the player. A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can determine the type is provided,
The production control means is
When it is a hit by the hit determination process, it is possible to show the production pattern in a win mode (jackpot mode) that suggests that it is a hit,
At the time of the production branch (at the time of the production branch indicating either a gold pattern of doubles or a silver pattern of doubles, see FIG. 30 (B)), a predetermined first winning mode (double silver symbol), or a second winning mode (double gold symbol) that suggests that the type of winning is more advantageous to the player than the first winning mode,
It is possible to show the second winning mode based on hiding the stock image being displayed after the first winning mode is shown at the point of the production branch (see FIG. 30). It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the performance symbols are displayed in a win mode, it means that the win has occurred, and it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling of winning. Here, even if the first winning mode is once shown as the winning mode, if the stock image is displayed, then the stock image is hidden after that, suggesting that it is an advantageous winning type. A second win mode is shown. In this way, it is possible to give the player a novel and exhilarating feeling that the stock image can be used to obtain an advantageous winning type by resurrection.

The invention according to means B5 is
In the gaming machine according to means B4,
The production control means is
After executing the stock effect lottery process (phoenix effect selection process in step S4503) for determining whether or not to execute the stock effect by lottery, the effect pattern lottery process (effect in step S4505) for determining the display mode of the effect pattern by lottery. Symbol selection process) is executed,
It is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process (see FIG. 10(A)), and the type of hit is a second hit (probability variable jackpot) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined first win (normal jackpot). When it is determined that there is (see FIG. 8) and execution of the stock effect is determined by the stock effect lottery process (see FIG. 55), the effect symbol shown at the time of the effect branch by the effect symbol lottery process. and the second winning mode of the production pattern shown based on the non-display of the stock image (the production pattern lottery table for the phoenix jackpot promotion production shown in FIG. It is possible to determine the silver pattern of the doublet and the gold pattern of the doublet by using the game machine.

If the stock effect lottery process is executed after the performance symbol lottery process is executed, there are the following problems. For example, if it is decided to execute the stock effect after determining the display mode of the production pattern in the second winning mode, a rewriting process for showing the first winning mode is performed separately before showing the production pattern in the second winning mode. become necessary. If this rewriting process is incorporated, it becomes easy to induce bugs in the display mode of the performance symbols. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect symbol lottery process is executed after the stock effect lottery process is executed. Thus, only when execution of the stock effect is determined, the first winning mode of the performance pattern shown at the time of the performance branching and the second winning mode of the subsequent performance pattern can be determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unreasonable incorporation of control such as rewrite processing.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106719, when the displayed stock image is hidden (used), a development expectation effect is performed to make the player expect whether the effect will develop or not. , or a winning notification effect indicating a big hit is executed. However, when the stock image is used, the execution of the development expectation effect and the winning notification effect has already given the impression of being ordinary as a effect. In other words, there is room for improvement in the performance when stock images are used in order to provide a novel and interesting aspect. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means B1 to B5 is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-106719. Alternatively, it is possible to show an advantageous mode that is more advantageous to the player than a disadvantageous mode, and after the disadvantageous mode is shown at the time of the production branch, the advantageous mode is displayed on the basis of hiding the displayed stock image. is different in that it is possible to indicate As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of providing novel entertainment (to produce an effect).

PY1 Pachinko machine 101 Game control microcomputer 121 Production control microcomputer EZ Production design ST Phoenix stock image KN4 High school entrance growth success image KN5 High school entrance growth failure image KN9 Professional promotion growth success image KN10 Professional Promotion growth failure image Tb1: High school face-to-face image Mb1: High school mission challenge image

Claims (1)

In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
A stock effect capable of displaying a predetermined stock image can be executed,
A case where a transition is made to a first effect suggesting that a predetermined first mode is shown at a predetermined first effect branch point and that there is a possibility that a win has been determined; There is a case where the second mode is shown and the transition is made to a second effect that suggests that it is more advantageous than the first effect ,
A case where a transition is made to a third effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a win is determined by indicating a predetermined third mode at a predetermined second effect branch point, and a predetermined state at the second effect branch point. There is a case where the fourth mode is shown and the transition is made to a fourth effect suggesting that it is more advantageous than the third effect ,
After the first mode is shown at the first effect branching point, it is possible to shift to the second effect based on hiding the displayed stock image,
It is possible to switch to the fourth effect based on hiding the displayed stock image after the third mode is shown at the second effect branch point. game machine.

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