JP7118397B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in gaming machines, it is possible to execute various effects while a game is being played. In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the variable display of the special symbols is executed, an energy increase effect capable of increasing the energy in stages may be executed.

Then, when the energy reaches the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, a big winning game relatively advantageous to the player is executed. On the other hand, when the energy does not reach the gauge maximum value in the energy increase effect, a jackpot game relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed.

Japanese Patent No. 6143143

However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games with respect to gaming machines that can execute effects that can be progressed in stages.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the game.

The game machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine capable of creating a special game state advantageous to a player,
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effect includes a progress effect that can progress to a specific stage, and a specific effect that suggests that the progress effect or another effect different from the progress effect may be executed,
The progress effects include a first progress effect and a second progress effect suggesting that the special game state is more likely than the first progress effect,
In the specific effect , the suggestive effect may be executed after executing the common effect suggesting that the suggestive effect suggesting that the progress effect may be executed,
As the suggestive effect, there are a time when a first suggestive effect is executed and a time when a second suggestive effect different from the first suggestive effect is executed ,
The production executing means is
When executing the second progress effect, the specific effect is executed, and there are times when the first suggestive effect is executed and times when the second suggestive effect is executed within the effect of the specific effect,
The probability that the second progress effect is executed differs between when the first suggestive effect is executed and when the second suggestive effect is executed,
When the progress effect is not executed, the specific effect may be executed, but in the effect of the specific effect, the advance effect different from the progress effect is executed without executing the suggested effect after the common effect. It is characterized in that there are times when an effect suggesting that the game is played is executed, and then the different advance notice effect is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of display devices. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing normal figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a first jackpot determination table, (B) is a second jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round production, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending production. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation effect of no reach loss. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until reaching reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 21 is a continuation of FIG. 21 showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 22 is a continuation of FIG. 22, showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production|presentation. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending|holding production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; FIG. 32 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 31 ; 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 special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of production control main processing. 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; (A) is a timer advance notice execution determination table, and (B) is a timer advance notice mode determination table. (A) is a timer activation notice execution determination table, (B) is a timer activation notice type determination table, and (C) is a drum notice mode determination table. (A) is a development view of a drum announcement image of drum announcement mode 1, and (B) is a development view of a drum announcement image of drum announcement mode 2. FIG. (A) is a group announcement execution determination table, and (B) is a group announcement mode determination table. (A) is a group drum advance notice execution determination table, (B) is a non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table, and (C) is a timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the advance notice during timer adjustment. It is a figure showing an example of a timer notice. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how a timer notice develops into an SP reach or an L reach. It is a figure showing an example of a drum notice. It is a figure showing an example of a state that the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows a loss is performed after a drum advance notice, or a ready-to-win is materialized. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how drum advance notice develops into timer advance notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how a drum announcement develops into a group announcement; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 55 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 54 ; (A) is a pending icon change notice execution determination table, and (B) is a pending icon change state determination table. (A) is a variable icon change notice execution determination table, and (B) is a variable icon change mode determination table. (A) is a cut-in notice execution determination table, and (B) is a cut-in notice mode determination table. (A) is a G-timer advance notice execution determination table, (B) is a C-timer advance notice execution determination table, (C) is an H-timer advance notice execution determination table, and (D) is a timer related to change icon change notice. It is a notice type determination table. (A) is an effect time determination table for the first timer notice relating to the group notice, and (B) is an effect time determination table for the first timer notice relating to the cut-in notice. (A) is an effect time determination table for the first timer notice relating to the changing icon change notice, and (B) is an effect time determination table for the second timer notice relating to the changing icon change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a 1st timer notice area|region and a 2nd timer notice area|region. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st timer notice. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how a variable icon change notice is executed after a first timer notice; It is a figure showing an example of the 1st timer notice. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how the group announcement is executed after the first timer announcement; It is a figure showing an example of the 1st timer notice. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how cut-in notice of cut-in notice mode 4 is executed after the first timer notice. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st timer notice. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how a cut-in notice of cut-in notice mode 1 is executed after a first timer notice; It is a figure showing an example of a 2nd timer advance notice. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how a variable icon change notice is executed after a second timer notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how a plurality of first timer advance notices are executed;

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characterizing portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is defined as the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is defined as the direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1, and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU. The game machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game parlor, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame 22 rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. a door 23;

The outer frame 21, the inner frame, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21 .

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22 . The front door 23 includes a frame-like front frame 23m in which a substantially vertically long rectangular large opening is formed approximately in the center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate in a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1 through the transparent plate 23t.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided on the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of the force (shooting intensity) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

An upper plate 34 protruding forward greatly and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided in the center of the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁The operating portion of the first effect button 40k is shaped like a hemisphere. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34 so as to avoid the first effect button device 40. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supplied ball storage hole 34A.

Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the front transparent plate 23t of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, face downward and extend in a predetermined horizontal direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. In addition, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower portion of the right decorative body 32. As shown in FIG. The operating portion of the second effect button 41k is shaped like a bar. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34 .

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

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board performance unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front.

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

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

A general winning device 10</b>D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6 . The general prize winning device 10D is formed with a general prize winning port 10 that allows game balls to enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (three in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61S on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. A downward guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided at the tip of the stage 61S. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

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

The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6.例文帳に追加When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second start opening 12 is opened so that a ball can be entered. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting port 12 from the horizontal portion. In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

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

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end of the AT opening/closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a ball can be entered. In this way, the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12 , but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11 .

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big prize hole 14, and the general prize hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first start hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot right-handed. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. A large number of game nails (not shown) are also formed in the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

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

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a laterally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided in the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is located slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. FIG. Therefore, only a portion of the lower end of the rotating member 55k1 is arranged so as to be visible to the player (see FIG. 3A). Then, the board movable body 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is positioned substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined working position can be appropriately set, and whether the board movable body 55k is positioned above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. good.

In addition, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate around a rotating shaft provided at the center (see FIG. 3(C)). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the plate movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

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

Next, the display devices 8 arranged to the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (parts other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2" ) to variably display the special figure 2 indicator 81b, and a normal figure indicator 82 to variably display the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "universal figure"). The display devices include a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later.

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

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure is reserved based on the winning, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. This reserved right is called a "special drawing reservation."

In the special figure reservation, "special figure 1 reservation" representing the right to execute the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first start opening 11 and the variable display of the special figure 1, and the second start opening There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning to 12, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of rights to execute the reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b displays the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of rights to execute the special figure 2 variable display.

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED is finally lit like "■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as a lost pattern.

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 for controlling a game (progress of the game) in which a game profit can be obtained; It also has a payout control board 170 and the like for controlling the payout of game balls. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

It should be noted that games that can obtain game profits to be controlled by the game control board 100 include special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state to be described later, normal figure lottery, and variable display of general figure. , Auxiliary games, etc. In addition, the effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, suspension effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation prompting effect that prompts an operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

Also, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as a effect control section that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a sound control circuit 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and the game effect using the effect device (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the board movable body 55k, etc.), the customer waiting effect, and the operation promotion. It is sufficient if the performance and the like can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of power.

As shown in FIG. 5, 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 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and a game memory. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

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

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

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit number of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit number of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4". In addition, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reservation number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reservation number may be set as appropriate. Also, it is not necessary to provide the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reservation number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reservation number.

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the ejection device 72 is also connected. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

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

A shooting device 72 is a device for shooting game balls. A handle 72k is included in the shooting device 72 and constitutes an operating section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175.

Further, the handle 72k is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (manipulation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting motor 72m so that the game ball is shot with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 . In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. 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. 6, 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 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs and the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

Also, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached. In addition, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the performance control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button detection sensor 40a and a second effect button detection sensor 41a. The first effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k has been pressed. The second effect button detection sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. 1st production button detection sensor 40a and 2nd production button detection sensor 41a outputs the signal which responds to the contents of the detection to production control board 120, when it detects that each is operated.

The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The lifting member motor 55m2 can lift or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. . In addition, hereinafter, the operation of the "rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as the "operation of the movable board 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the lifting member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the board movable body 55k."

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 and the like. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. 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.

A CPU may be mounted using the sub-drive board 162 as a board. In this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like, and control the operation of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

3. Main Games by Gaming Machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14. FIG.

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the general pattern-related determination information when the general pattern variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (the general pattern lottery, the variable display of the general pattern, and the auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 7(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in the general pattern related determination information to be acquired. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 8(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination/normal pattern variable display Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table such as shown in FIG. 8(B), for example. The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening are included. And each of these elements can be associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time during which it is difficult to win the game balls such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, it is longer than the first opening time, such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closed) of 1.0 seconds, and the game ball wins the electric chew 12D. The electric tube 12D is opened only for the second opening time which is easy to set.

In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in that auxiliary game. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute the special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a big winning pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is terminated without the big winning game being played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related determination information when a starting condition is established in order to perform such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, and game state setting). Then, various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number and a special figure variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Big hit determination Big hit determination is, for example, using a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. It is to determine any of the loses. The jackpot determination table is used in the jackpot determination table based on the winning at the first start port 11 (hereinafter referred to as "first jackpot determination table") and the jackpot determination table based on the winning at the second start port 12. There is a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as a “second jackpot determination table”). Then, each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the type of starting port further includes a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for normal probability, second jackpot determination table for normal probability) used in the normal probability state, and a high probability There is a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for high probability, second jackpot determination table for high probability) used in the state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the first starting port 11 is won, the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed, and when the second starting port 12 is won, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the first jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special figure 1, and the second jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special figure 2.

In each first jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination, are assigned the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value). The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the first big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9A, the high-probability first jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability first jackpot determination table.

Also, in each of the second jackpot determination tables associated with the game state, the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination, are assigned the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value). The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the second big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9B, the high-probability second big-hit determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a big hit than the normal-probability second big-hit determination table.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately change how to distribute the special symbol random number determination value for the winning probability of the jackpot and the determination result of various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player) composed of the game benefits given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

A plurality of types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the special figure 1 jackpot pattern and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, like the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As a result, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 9(C), in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, for example, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be.

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach).

As shown in FIG. 9(D), the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving can be different in the number of reach random number determination values that are determined as "with reach (generate reach)". It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is called "with reach (generating reach)" is called "losing with reach", and "no reach ( It does not generate reach)” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination/special figure variable display Special figure variation pattern determination is a special symbol variation pattern determination table such as shown in, for example, FIGS. (Special figure variation pattern determination table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination was performed It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 10) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing.

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

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

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 pending number. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. Also, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of special figure 2 reservations. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for .

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

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 10 to 11 . Here, a typical production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

As productions constituting the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production, there are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production.

The normal fluctuation indicates that the stop-displayed performance symbols have started to fluctuate, and each one of the performance symbols is displayed variably at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbols has started. It is a performance to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation without reach (the part from the start of the fluctuation of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation), and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs is normal fluctuation It may consist of

N reach, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, for example, the production pattern that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The production pattern slows down, and it is a production that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of a big hit suggested by N reach is higher than normal variation and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure fluctuation performance ends with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern that fluctuates at the low speed is stopped. In the case of a loss, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a production pattern different from the production pattern constituting the ready-to-win. When the special figure variation performance is not completed in N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

L-reach is an effect that can be executed after N-reach, and it is performed for a longer time than N-reach, suggesting that the expectation of a big win is higher than N-reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach dedicated background image (the L-reach dedicated video is played). Note that in the L-reach mode, a 2DCG animation image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As for the content of the L reach effect, a scene is displayed in which the main character undergoes special training in order to acquire a special move (video of the special training is displayed on the display section 50a).

The SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and suggests that the expectation of the big win is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is played). In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, a scene is displayed in which team A to which the main character belongs and team B to which the main character's rival belongs (video of the match is displayed on the display section 50a).

The battle production is a production that can be executed after reach in the time saving state, and is a production that suggests that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than normal fluctuation. Even in the battle production, the established reach is maintained, but the production patterns that make up the reach are reduced and predetermined positions (upper right of)), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle production (a video dedicated to battle production flows). Also, in the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, a scene is displayed in which team A to which the main character belongs and team B to which the main character's rival belongs (video of the match is displayed on the display section 50a).

In addition, in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production patterns constituting the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which it is visible in the display unit 50a, for example, it includes a state in which the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or invisible for a predetermined period of time in relation to the dedicated background image. Also, the contents of normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production is not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Also, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 10 to 11, the special figure variation pattern is named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure variation production. There is And the special-figure variation pattern related to the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big-hit variation", and the special-figure variation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss variation".

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

3-2-5. Look-ahead determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table such as shown in FIGS. The look-ahead determination table includes the type of starting opening related to the starting winning (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12), in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed according to the starting winning (special figure 1 / special figure 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 12) in the case where the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by winning the first start opening 11, and the second start opening 12 winning the special figure There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) for the case where 2 variable display is performed. The prefetching determination based on the first prefetching determination table is also referred to as "first prefetching determination", and the prefetching determination based on the second prefetching determination table is also referred to as "second prefetching determination".

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with later-described game states (normal game state/high-probability high-base game state/low-probability high-base game state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (normal game state lookahead determination table) used in the normal game state and a lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table).

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

In addition, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the start winning is specified by the look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIGS. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning prize is performed. And, the look-ahead determination result containing the information about the special figure variation pattern is associated with the start winning command. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch determination result.

As described above, the special figure is variably displayed on the special figure display device 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination. Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special symbols is not carried out, and the big winning game is executed continuously. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game

The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games accompanied by the opening and closing of the jackpot 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending.

In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set, and a jackpot game control table is set for each type of jackpot game.

The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) that constitute the jackpot game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening to be opened, and the time to close until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time). Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the types of jackpot games and jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 14(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 14(A) will be described.

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

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

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), 16 round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbols E and F (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

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

Further, which type of jackpot game is to be executed may be determined by, for example, the type of jackpot symbol. Also, for example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while when the other winning port is won, Either a jackpot game consisting of round games larger than a predetermined number or a jackpot game consisting of round games smaller than a given number may be executed at a given probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed with the opening of the jackpot 14 and a non-jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is not executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Elements that are "advantageous to the player" related to the specific game state include the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with respect to the probability of winning the big win means that the probability of winning the big win becomes higher than in the normal game state, making it easier to win the big win. In addition, the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player when the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means it takes longer.

Then, as the specific game state, the first specific game state in which both the jackpot winning probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and only the jackpot winning probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a second specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the open time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that not all of these three types of specific game states can be mounted on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, but some of the three types of specific game states can be mounted.

Here, as a local game state focused on the jackpot winning probability, a state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal game state and the jackpot winning probability is advantageous to the player is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is the normal probability in the normal game state and the probability of winning a jackpot is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a local game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time-saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is called "non-time-saving". state.

Here, the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state will be described in detail. As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than the non-time saving state. Here, the specific method for making it easy to win the 2nd starting mouth 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-working time saving state is demonstrated.

For example, the time saving state can be made easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state by making the normal figure fluctuation time easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state let it be decided. As a result, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time The larger the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time.

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

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

Thus, in the time saving state, winning is easier than in the non-time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and winning to the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, is high. Therefore, in the time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In addition, in a time saving state, you may make it meet only a one part condition, without meeting all the three conditions for opening time per unit time of the 2nd starting port 12 to become long. Ultimately, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the winning to the second start port 12 should be facilitated.

Also, in the time saving state, such as making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time compared to the non-time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, or special The average of the figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure suspension is digested becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure suspension) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, each specific game state is associated with the content of the advantage for the player, the first specific game state is referred to as "high probability high base game state", and the second specific game state is referred to as "high probability low Base game state” and the third specific game state are also referred to as “low probability high base game state”. Furthermore, the normal game state is also referred to as "low probability low base game state".

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

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low-probability low-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, a high-probability low-base game state, a high-probability high-base game state, and a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is also advantageous to the player because the jackpot 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state and the specific game state can also be called "advantageous game state" which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. is. In addition, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the ease of winning the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-saving state. It is in play state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state opens the jackpot 14 in which the number of prize balls per winning is greater than the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a game state more advantageous to the player than the state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the normal game state is set first. Also, the jackpot game state is set by performing the stop display of the jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be explained.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is met. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, as for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is established, the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big win is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state, and when the end condition is established, the normal game state may be set.

Also, the termination condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the termination condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls shot after the jackpot game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state An end condition can be set such as derivation of the result of termination in a lottery as to whether or not. Furthermore, these elements may be set as the termination condition independently or may be set in combination.

These end conditions may be set identically for all specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You can Furthermore, the end condition may be changed for each specific game state.

Further, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the termination condition, and the content of the termination condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. A game may be controlled in a high-probability base game state. Here, the high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Further, the game may be controlled in a low-probability high base game state after the end of the big-hit game relating to the big-hit symbol C and the big-hit symbol F. Here, an end condition can be provided for this low-probability high-base game state, and the end condition can be set to a special figure variable display of 100 times. It should be noted that the relationship between this jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Focusing on the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variable jackpot". In addition, the jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 28. FIG.

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

In the customer waiting production mode, a special figure variable display is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variable display and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a customer waiting demonstration animation G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display section 50a, and setting the frequency of effects to be executed. It should be noted that the setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

The normal production mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of subordinate production modes belonging to the normal production mode. For example, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (FIG. 16A: first normal background image G111) representing a townscape is displayed on the display unit 50a as a lower layer effect mode belonging to the normal effect mode. , a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing a baseball field (FIG. 16B: second normal background image G112) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a background image representing the inside of the restaurant on the display unit 50a ( FIG. 16C: A third normal effect mode in which a third normal background image G113) is displayed can be provided. In addition, below, the production|presentation mode of the hierarchy of the lower rank which belongs to production|presentation mode is also called "production stage."

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this manner, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set appropriately. For example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed once or more times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific production such as a special figure fluctuation production based on SP reach fluctuation is executed.

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

When the normal effect mode is set, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are displayed in the front part. On the other hand, in the latter part, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal effect mode is displayed. Is displayed.

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

In addition, the normal production mode can be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal production mode may be a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. Alternatively, it may be set only in the "high-probability low base game state", a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation production mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability high base game state. In the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16D, a background image (probability variation background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, in the probability variation production mode as well as the normal production mode, the probability variation background image G120 is displayed in the front part of the special figure fluctuation production. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation production, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probability variation production mode is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode can be set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state, and is at least time-saving. It is a production mode indicating that it is in a state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(E), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, in the time saving production mode, the background image G130 for time saving is displayed in the front part of the special figure fluctuation production as in the normal production mode. Then, in the latter part of the special figure fluctuation production, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving production mode is displayed.

It should be noted that the time-saving production mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be a production mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

In addition, for either or any one of the variable probability production mode and the short production time production mode, as in the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You can do it.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17A, an opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image G2 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening effect is displayed. Further, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17B, the round image G3 indicating the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of awarded balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The displayed round production is performed. Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17(C), the ending image G5 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total winning ball number image G6 is displayed.

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed.

In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, a special effect device using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button device 40, and a second production button device 41 It is possible to perform figure variation effects.

First, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a in the special symbol variation effect executed according to the special symbol variable display, and the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol will be described. A specific configuration of the production pattern can be appropriately set. For example, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is used as an area for displaying the effect pattern, and as shown in FIG. A left performance design area 50b1, a middle performance design area 50b2, and a right performance design area 50b3 are provided respectively. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 mainly when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for mainly displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3. In this way, the effect pattern displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure fluctuation effect can be composed of three effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display section 50a. And, when the special figure is variably displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be variably displayed according to the special figure variable display in the small pattern area 50c.

In addition, in FIG. 18(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the medium effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by dashed lines. These are shown to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

In addition, as described above, there are normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects as effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect. Some of these are described here.

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, normal variation will be specifically described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18(A), in the display section 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. The symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure, when the variable display of the special figure is started, FIG. 18 (B) As shown in , the special figure fluctuation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is started.

Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed with the losing eyes (so-called "breaking eyes") peculiar to the reachless losing.

Towards the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the left performance symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then shown in FIG. 18(D). , the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the medium effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being horizontally aligned at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once, as shown in FIG. 18(F). Confirm (stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped with loose stitches, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 become the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3. The small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once at the same loose stitch, and the stop display is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 18, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance symbol EZ1→right performance symbol EZ3→middle performance symbol EZ2. The aspect is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), in the same way as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, FIG. 19 ( As shown in A), the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed. , the variable display of the special figure is started, and as shown in FIG. 19(B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3. is started.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 19(D), the same number The right performance symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is horizontally aligned at the substantially central position in the vertical direction and is temporarily stopped, resulting in a ready-to-win state (a ready-to-win state occurs or is established). Even if the ready-to-win state is established in the production pattern, the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is continued.

In the example of FIG. 19, when the ready-to-win is established, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left performance symbol EZ1→the right performance symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. can be done. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Also, the direction in which the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation production in the case of reachless loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production when reach occurs to the time of reach formation will be normal fluctuation.

4-2-2. N-reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established after normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the lottery result of the special lottery may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. Next, the N reach will be specifically described.

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(D), N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is displayed (scrolled) at high speed in the normal mode gradually decelerates.

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position. Then, the stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since reach is established, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the medium effect symbol EZ2 consisting of a number ("4" in FIG. 20(C)) different from the numbers constituting reach is temporarily stopped. do. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

In addition, when the temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3. However, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped all at once with the same reach-related loss, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure variation performance is not completed in N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

4-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is higher than the N reach and the L reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. . It should be noted that even in SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the symbol area 50c (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a).

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a, an enemy character appears, and then, As shown in FIG. 21B, an image (SP reach start title image) G10 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G10 is composed of a title image G10a representing the title of the SP reach, ``In FIG. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 21(C), a scene is displayed in which the main character and an enemy character who is a rival of the main character are facing each other. The content of SP Reach consists of a confrontation scene between a baseball pitcher and a batter. Here, the main character is the pitcher and the enemy character is the batter.

After that, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 22A, the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character A starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22(D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a branching point (victory branching point) at which the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After this winning/losing branch point, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character A whiffs and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 52 outputs a predetermined sound effect. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big win.

In this way, the display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect for announcing a big win (big win notification effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-1), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach without the big hit notification production being performed In image G115, as shown in FIG. 23(A-2), enemy character A hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 23(B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. A loss notification effect with a video is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-2), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed on the losing eye. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters face each other in baseball, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. Movable body production and operation production are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, and jackpot game production, etc., and when performed independently of these productions. There is. First, the movable body production will be described.

While the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are being variably displayed at high speed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically on the background side of the background images G111 to G115. image is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

4-3. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the movement of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit or development to SP reach.

For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), in the special figure fluctuation production, when developing from N reach to SP reach, first, as shown in FIG. The body 55k descends to the operating position in front view and is held at that position for a predetermined period of time. Then, as shown in FIG. 24(C), the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed in a large size on the display section 50a is displayed, and SP reach develops. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4. Operation Effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 is a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect and a jackpot game effect, and the operation promotion effect and operation means using the operation means such as the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It is possible to perform an operation effect including an operation result effect corresponding to the operation. The operation promotion performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance. It works as a performance.

For example, as described above, when the winning/losing branch point is reached in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first production button 40k is valid (first production button operation valid period) occurs, and this first production button operation valid period Along with the occurrence of , as shown in FIG. 25(A), an effect (first effect button operation promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed.

In the first effect button operation promotion effect, a first effect button operation promotion image G11 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first effect button operation prompting image G11 includes an image (first effect button image) G11a representing the first effect button 40k and an image (pressing operation image) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. G11b, and an image (first effect button operation valid period remaining time image) G11c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

The first effect button operation valid period remaining time image G11c is composed of a generally curvilinear progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period as time elapses. change to In addition, FIG. 25(B) shows a state in which the first effect button operation valid period has occurred and 1/3 of the first effect button operation valid time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed in the first production button operation valid period, Alternatively, after the remaining time of the first effect button operation effective period expires without the first effect button 40k being operated in the first effect button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. That is, the operation result presentation also includes a movable body presentation. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G12 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 25(D), the effect image G12 is erased, the rotating member 55k1 stops rotating, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby ending the operation result presentation. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot notification production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, SP loss fluctuation), the second production button 41k is pressed during the second production button operation valid period. Alternatively, even if the second effect button 41k is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period expires, the operation result effect is not performed and the failure notification effect is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G12, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special figure variation performance, and can be executed in the big hit performance as well.

4-5. Look-Ahead Effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure reservation will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing the prefetching performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the special figure lottery is not performed based on the result of the lookahead determination at any timing of the special figure fluctuation performance. be. The look-ahead performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win with respect to the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve, and functions as a performance for expecting a big win from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reserve. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a pending icon change notice using a pending effect representing a special figure pending. Here, the pending effect and the pending icon change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the suspension effect is performed in a suspension display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section of the lower end of the display section 50a. The reserved display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the reserved display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. That is, in the reservation display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is performed first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs first among the special figure 1 reservations being reserved. A pending icon representing the special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 reservation A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed in the 2nd to 4th is displayed.

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

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, a variable icon representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the variable icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the reserved icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d. is not included, but the display of the pending icon and the display of the variable icon are related, so below, the display of the pending icon and the display of the variable icon will be collectively referred to as “suspended effect”. . Also, the pending icon and the variable icon are collectively referred to as "icon".

In FIG. 26(A), the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are indicated by broken lines. It is shown to show the ranges of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. It should be noted that the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted in the following description. As a premise, it is during the special figure 1 variable display (during the special figure variation production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 26(B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred first among the currently suspended special figure 1 suspension (reservation order 1 special figure 1 suspension) is displayed, and in the second region 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred next to the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA2 (reservation order 2 A pending icon HA3 representing special figure 1 pending) is displayed. Also, in the variable display area 50e (not shown) described above, a variable icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 26B is the normal mode.

In this way, in the suspension effect, they are displayed side by side from the left end of the suspension display area 50d to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 suspension has occurred. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol suspension storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a suspension icon. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 26(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension representing the suspension icon HA2, the suspension icon HA2 and the suspension icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the first region 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display region 50e (not shown), and the pending icon HA3 displayed in the second region 50d2 (not shown) is disabled. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the suspended icon HA2 and the suspended icon HA3 that have been displayed are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 pending represented by the pending icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 pending among the currently pending special figures 1 pending. This is to adapt the pending icon HA2 and the pending icon HA3 to the situation in accordance with the fact that the special figure variable display is started next.

In addition, since the pending icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the variable icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as the word before "icon", the icon displayed in the reservation display area 50d is "suspended", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "variable". In other words, when the pending icon is displayed, if the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established for the special symbol pending indicated by the pending icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the starting condition is started. A corresponding pending icon is displayed as a floating icon. Further, when the reserved icon becomes the variable icon, in other words, the icon is enlarged approximately twice when it moves from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the special figure 1 reservation occurs, as shown in FIG. An icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the pending icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the win/fail information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the suspended icon in a special mode is called "suspended icon change notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when the pending icon change notice is given, the player may expect to win a big win with the variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the pending icon. can. Next, a specific example of the pending icon change notice will be described. As a specific example of the pending icon change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 26(E) is a special mode.

As one type of pending icon change notice, a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed, in other words, when the special figure 1 hold occurs (at the time of winning the first start port 11), the pending icon change notice There is a pending icon change notice type that takes place. For example, as shown in FIG. 27(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 26(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 26(E), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the suspension icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second area 50d2 (not shown).

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 27(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 27(B)) (a hold icon change notice is given). In the example of FIG. 27, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed, but it may be displayed in the special mode to eliminate the period in which it is displayed in the normal mode.

As another pending icon change notice type, there is a pending icon change notice type in which a pending icon change notice is performed when the pending icon moves, in other words, a pending icon change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 28(A), from the situation before the pending icon HA4 is displayed (situation of FIG. 26(D)), the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 28(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the second region 50d2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 28(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA3, as shown in FIG. The suspended icon HA3 thus moved moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the suspended icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the pending icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 28(D)) (the pending icon change notice is performed). is called).

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes relating to the pending icon change notice, so that the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon is associated with the color of the pending icon, and white, blue, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect, and blue, red, and gold are the special aspects. The degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white<blue<red<gold.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55 . Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, the effect pattern is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time the display is performed or each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Game Control Main Processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 38. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes a game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) circuit) are set.

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). During the interruption permission, it is possible to execute the game control side timer interruption process (S005). The game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) Various random number counter values are updated repeatedly. It should be noted that, if an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 when the interrupt is disabled, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first 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), the game control microcomputer 101 captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and uses it as the lower tray fullness data for the game. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and terminates the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S107), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start port 11, the prize ball counter for the second start port 12, the prize ball counter for the big winning port 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning port 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170.例文帳に追加Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, update processing is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning hole 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning hole sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO at S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES at S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole winning ball process, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning to the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the first embodiment) is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning hole 10 .

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status = 1, which will be described later, in other words, whether either the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO at S204), proceed to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES at S204), the counter value of the normal design random number counter (label-TRND-F) (S205), the obtained general pattern random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 proceed to

In step S207, 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. If the game ball has not entered the second start port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (YES at S207), the predetermined A second starting hole prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the second start hole 12 (“4” in the first embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12 .

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

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 2 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

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

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

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216 ), special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 1 reservation number counter, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 1 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

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

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. If the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning big winning openings 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the first embodiment, the specified prize number is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

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

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a description will be given of normal operation processing relating to the control of the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D. As shown in FIG. 33, the processing relating to the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). "Normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", normal design standby processing (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", normal design variation processing (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. "Normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

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

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

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

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

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special action status" (S1501).

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

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

Special design fluctuation processing (S1503) is the processing which is done when the special design is indicated fluctuatingly. The special symbol variation processing will be detailed later.

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

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. A game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to a jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. The special action status is changed to "5" when the jackpot game ends. In addition, when each round game is started, a round number specifying command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot pattern related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

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

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating a game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the game state setting process.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 1 pending is "0" (S1608). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES at S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO at S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol standby process.

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

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the one stored first among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out, and the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether it is a big win or a loss (big win determination). Currently, in the normal probability state, the big win determination is performed using the normal probability state first big win determination table, and in the high probability state, the big win determination is performed using the high probability state first big win determination table.

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type random number is read out and the jackpot pattern type is determined based on the first jackpot pattern type determination table (jackpot pattern type determination). Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot pattern type is set in a special buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the pattern designation command indicating the jackpot pattern type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Also, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing design data representing the losing is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the losing is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, If it is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), time-saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "big win". If it is not a big hit (NO at S1654), the process proceeds to step S1656. If the game control microcomputer 101 is the jackpot pattern A (YES in S1655), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern for the jackpot pattern A from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the determination table (S1663), proceed to step S1662, if it is not the jackpot pattern A (NO in S1655), the jackpot pattern from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for B and C (S1662), the process proceeds to step S1662.

In step S1656, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is compared with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of reach determination in step S1656 is "with reach" (S1657). If there is reach (YES in S1657), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659) Then proceed to step S1662, if there is no reach (NO in S1657), check the current special figure 1 pending number, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 From select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss according to the special figure 1 pending number (S1658) and then proceed to step S1662.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1662, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number with the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1658 to S1661, Perform special figure 1 variation pattern determination to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern in the output buffer (S1663), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special operation timer (S1664), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

It should be noted that the special action timer is updated by 4 ms in other processing (S107) in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). In addition, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) Contains information on the results (information on the special figure fluctuation pattern, including information on the presence or absence of reach and special figure fluctuation time).

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the first reservation in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reserved number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reserved number indicated by the special figure 1 reserved indicator 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special action status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 is one or more If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are basically the same processing content as special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) .

Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602), except that the table used in the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used in the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since it is the same processing as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process ( Since this is the same processing as in S1610), the description is omitted.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the 4th reservation in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 reserved number counter (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 reserved number indicated by the special figure 2 reserved indicator 83b by decreasing "1" (S1607 ), change the special action status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of Toku-zu 2 pending is executed with priority over the digestion of Toku-zu 1 pending. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big winning pattern that is more profitable than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed with priority over the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation and the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurred regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process (S1503), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed. It is determined whether or not (special action counter=0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO at S1701), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES at S1701), the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 81. is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer at step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special action timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is finished is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

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

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), it proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), it proceeds to step S1757. "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the number of times (time saving remaining number of times) (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number of times) is not "0" (NO in S1755), proceed to step S1757. YES), the time saving state is shifted to the non-working time saving state (the time saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

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

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special action status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the jackpot symbol type in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the stopped jackpot pattern is in progress is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. set the time from when the player is done to the start of one round) in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the jackpot pattern, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

Also, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the RAM 124 for effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 39 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation effect pattern, the random number for determining the SP reach type, the random number for determining the development effect type, the random number for determining the final panel, the random number for determining the promotion scenario, and the promotion mode. There are various random numbers for determining the contents of effects such as judgment random numbers.

As an example of a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. 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 ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects), and the sub-drive board. Via 162, the frame lamp 53 is lit (executing various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various effects by action). In addition, various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (big hit opening effect, round effect, jackpot ending effect), a customer waiting effect, an operation effect, and a look-ahead effect.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4207) in the 10ms timer interrupt process described later, in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the image effect. is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

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

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, the production of audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) and the audio control circuit 161 is output.

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

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment representing a characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above.

As described above, in the special figure fluctuation production, the player can expect a big hit, such as SP reach or L reach, that is, the production suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a big win gaming state is performed. In the pachinko game machine PY1, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot game state in addition to SP reach and L reach. Specifically, a timer notice, a timer activation notice, and a group notice can be executed as effects suggesting the possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state. Each effect will be described below.

First, the timer notice will be explained. The timer notice is an effect that can be executed before execution of SP reach or L reach. That is, the timer notice is an effect suggesting that SP reach or L reach will be executed. Therefore, as a result, when the timer notice is executed, the player can expect a big win. This is because the SP reach and L reach can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win, and similarly, the timer announcement can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win.

Although the details will be described later, the timer notice is performed by displaying an image representing the timer (hereinafter referred to as timer notice image G20) on the display section 50a. Time is displayed in the timer notice image G20. Then, as time passes, the time displayed in the timer notice image G20 decreases, and when the time reaches "0", that is, when the time is up, SP reach or L reach is executed. There is In other words, SP reach or L reach may be executed in response to the advance of the timer notice to a specific stage. Thus, the timer notice is an effect that can progress to a specific stage of time up. The first displayed number represents the length of time that the timer notice can progress.

Whether or not to execute the timer advance notice is determined by the timer advance notice execution determination. Timer announcement execution determination is performed by the production control microcomputer 121 . The performance control microcomputer 121 performs timer advance notice execution determination based on a timer advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 42A, each timer advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of timer advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 42(A), with respect to the same jackpot determination result, the probability of determining "execute the timer notice" is higher for the SP reach variation than for the L reach variation. Also, for the same ready-to-win type, there is a higher probability of determining that "timer advance notice will be executed" in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

Further, timer advance notice mode 1 and timer advance notice mode 2 are set as the effect modes of the timer advance notice. The effect mode of the timer notice is associated with the timer notice image G20. In the timer notice of the timer notice mode 1, a timer notice image G20 whose color is red and whose first displayed time is "15" is displayed. On the other hand, in timer announcement mode 2, a timer announcement image G20 whose color is blue and whose initial display time is "5" is displayed. While the timer notice is being executed, the number displayed in the timer notice image G20 decreases by "1" with the passage of time until it reaches "0". Therefore, the timer notice is an effect that can proceed until the number becomes "0", that is, until a specific stage of time up.

Whether or not the timer advance notice mode, which is the effect mode of the timer advance notice, is to be set is determined by the timer advance notice mode determination. The timer advance notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer advance notice determination that the timer advance notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs timer advance notice mode determination based on a timer advance notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 42B, each timer advance notice mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer advance notice modes is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 42(B), with respect to the same jackpot determination result, the selection rate of "timer notice mode 1" is higher for the SP reach variation than for the L reach variation. That is, when the timer advance notice of the timer advance notice mode 1 is executed, the SP reach is executed with a higher probability than the L reach after that. Also, for the same ready-to-win type, the selection rate of "timer advance notice mode 1" is higher in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

Next, the timer activation notice will be described. The timer activation notice is an effect that can be executed before the timer notice and suggests that the timer notice may be executed. Therefore, as a result, when the timer activation notice is executed, the player can expect a big win. This is because the timer notice can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win, and similarly, the timer activation notice can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win.

Whether or not to execute the timer activation notice is determined by timer activation notice execution determination. The timer activation notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer notice execution determination that the timer notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs timer activation notice execution determination based on a timer activation notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the timer notice mode. As shown in FIG. 43A, each timer activation notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the timer activation notice is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 43 (A), with respect to the same special figure variation pattern, there is a possibility that the timer notice mode 1 than the timer notice mode 2 determines that "the timer activation notice is executed". high. Therefore, when the timer activation notice is executed, the timer notice of the timer notice mode 1 is executed with a higher probability. Further, with respect to the combination of the same jackpot determination result and timer notice mode, the possibility of determining that "the timer activation notice is to be executed" is higher in the case of the SP reach fluctuation than in the case of the L reach fluctuation.

Further, as the effect types of the timer activation notice, there are a timer adjustment notice and a drum notice. The overall production configuration differs depending on the difference in the production type of the timer activation notice.

Although the details will be described later, the advance notice during timer adjustment is performed by displaying an image representing the timer (hereinafter referred to as timer adjustment advance notice image G21) on the display unit 50a. The clock of the timer adjusting notice image G21 and the clock of the timer adjusting notice image G20 have the same configuration, but the timer adjusting notice image G21 does not display the time but displays the words "adjusting". be. The display content does not change with the passage of time. During the special figure fluctuation display, when the preview image G21 during timer adjustment is displayed on the display unit 50a, the preview image G21 during timer adjustment is switched to the timer preview image G20 at a predetermined timing. That is, the advance notice of the timer is executed from the advance notice during timer adjustment. Note that the timer notice is always executed when the timer adjustment notice is executed. That is, the advance notice during timer adjustment suggests that the timer advance notice will be executed.

The drum announcement is performed by displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as a drum announcement image G22) representing a cylindrical rotating body such as one reel that constitutes the slot machine on the display unit 50a, and then executed. Suggests the contents of the production, predetermined matters, and the like. In the drum preview image G22, a plurality of suggestive patterns are arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating body, specifically along the circumferential direction. As multiple suggested patterns, a timer suggested pattern that suggests the execution of a timer notice, a group suggested pattern that suggests the execution of a group notice that will be described later, a high expectation suggested pattern that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is high, and a reach There are a reach suggestive pattern that suggests establishment and a loss suggestive pattern that suggests that it is lost.

In the drum announcement, the drum announcement image G22 first appears, then the drum announcement image G22 rotates for a predetermined time, and finally stops. When the drum advance notice image G22 stops due to the drum advance notice, one suggestion pattern is displayed so as to be visible. The suggestive pattern that can be visually recognized is the "stopped suggestive pattern". That is, it means that the visibly suggestive pattern is stopped and displayed. Then, the content suggested by the suggestive symbol that is stopped and displayed becomes the result derived from the drum notice, that is, the notice content of the notice effect.

Therefore, for example, when the timer suggestion pattern is stopped and displayed in the drum advance notice, the timer advance notice is executed immediately after that. That is, the drum advance notice in which the timer suggestion pattern is stop-displayed constitutes the timer activation advance notice. In addition, when the group suggesting pattern is stop-displayed in the drum advance notice, the group advance notice is executed immediately after that. Furthermore, when the ready-to-win suggestive pattern is stopped and displayed in the drum advance notice, the ready-to-win is established immediately after that. In addition, immediately after the stop-display of the symbols suggesting loss in the drum advance notice, the stop-display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the loss. In addition, the stop display of the high-expectation suggestive pattern suggests that the special figure fluctuation display has a high degree of expectation for the jackpot. An effect related to the content of the effect is not performed. In this way, the drum notice includes the timer notice, but when the drum notice is executed, the timer notice may be executed. Therefore, the drum notice indicates that the timer notice may be executed. It can be positioned as a suggestive production.

Whether or not to use the timer activation notice type, which is the effect type of the timer activation notice, is determined by timer activation notice type determination. The timer activation notice type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer activation notice determination that the timer activation notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs timer activation notice type determination based on a timer activation notice type determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the timer notice mode. As shown in FIG. 43B, each timer activation notice type determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer activation notice types is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 43(B), the selection rate of "timer activation notice type 1" is higher in timer notice mode 1 than in timer notice mode 2 for the same special figure variation pattern. Therefore, when timer activation notice of timer activation notice type 1 is executed, timer notice of timer notice mode 1 is executed with a higher probability. Since the SP reach is more likely to be executed in the timer notice mode 1 than the timer notice mode 2, it can be said that the SP reach is more likely to be executed when the timer start notice of the timer start notice type 1 is executed.

Furthermore, drum notice mode 1 and drum notice mode 2 are set as effects modes of drum notice (hereinafter referred to as "timer drum notice") constituting the timer activation notice. The drum announcement mode, which is the effect mode of the drum announcement, is associated with the drum announcement image G22. In both the drum advance notice mode 1 and the drum advance notice mode 2, a plurality of suggestive patterns included in the drum advance notice image G22 are composed of characters. It is made larger than the other suggesting patterns, and in the case of the drum advance notice mode 2, the timer suggesting pattern is formed in approximately the same size as the other suggesting patterns.

Whether or not to use the effect mode of the drum announcement is determined by the drum announcement mode determination. The drum advance notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer activation advance notice determination that the drum advance notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the drum advance notice mode determination based on the drum advance notice mode determination table associated with the timer advance notice mode. As shown in FIG. 43(C), each drum announcement mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of drum announcement modes is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 43(C), the selection rate of "drum advance notice mode 1" is higher in timer advance notice mode 1 than in timer advance notice mode 2. That is, when the drum advance notice of the drum advance notice mode 1 is executed, the timer advance notice mode 1 is executed with a higher probability than the timer advance notice mode 2 thereafter. FIG. 44 shows development views of the drum announcement images G22 of the drum announcement mode 1 and the drum announcement mode 2. As shown in FIG.

Next, the group notice will be explained. The group notice is an effect capable of suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state during the N-reach, and making the player expect a big win. This is because the group notice can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win. Although the details will be described later, the group announcement is performed by displaying an image representing a group of a plurality of baseballs (hereinafter referred to as group announcement image G23) on the display unit 50a. A group preview image G23 appears and disappears so as to move from the left end to the right end of the display section 50a.

Whether or not to execute group advance notice is determined by group advance notice execution determination. The group announcement execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer announcement determination that the timer announcement is not to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs group advance notice execution determination based on a group advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 45A, each group advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the group advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 45(A), for each jackpot determination result, there is a higher possibility of determining that "group announcement is to be executed" in the SP reach variation than in the L reach variation. Therefore, when the group notice is executed, the SP reach is executed with a higher probability than the L reach. Also, with respect to the same reach type, there is a higher possibility of determining that "the group notice is to be executed" in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

Further, as the group forewarning mode, which is the effect mode of the group foreknowledge, a group foretelling mode 1, a group foretelling mode 2, and a group foretelling mode 3 are set. The group forewarning mode is associated with the number of balls forming the group forewarning image G23. In the group announcement of the group announcement mode 1, a group announcement image G23 representing a group of 30 baseballs is displayed. Further, in the group announcement of the group announcement mode 2, a group announcement image G23 representing a group of 15 baseball balls is displayed. Furthermore, in the group announcement of the group announcement mode 3, a group announcement image G23 representing a group of three baseballs is displayed.

Whether or not to use the effect mode of the group announcement is determined by the group announcement mode determination. The group announcement mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the group announcement determination that the group announcement is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs group preliminary announcement mode determination based on the group preliminary announcement mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 45B, each group advance notice mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of group advance notice modes is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 45(B), in the order of group announcement mode 1>group announcement mode 2>group announcement mode 3, the expectations for big wins and SP reach are high.

Further, as described above, in the drum advance notice, a stop display of a group suggesting pattern suggesting a group advance notice may be performed. This drum announcement can be executed before the group announcement when the group announcement is executed. Whether or not to execute the drum advance notice accompanied by the stop display of the group suggesting pattern (hereinafter referred to as "group drum advance notice") is determined by the group drum advance notice execution determination. The group drum advance notice is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the group advance notice determination that the group advance notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs group drum advance notice determination based on a group drum advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 46A, each group drum advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the group drum advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 46(A), for each jackpot determination result, there is a higher possibility of determining that "group drum advance notice is to be executed" in the case of SP reach fluctuation than in the case of L reach fluctuation. Therefore, when the group drum advance notice is executed, the SP reach is executed with a higher probability than the L reach. Also, with respect to the same reach type, there is a higher possibility of determining that "the group drum advance notice will be executed" in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

Further, the drum advance notice can be executed even when the timer advance notice and the group advance notice are not executed. Specifically, when the timer notice or group notice is not executed, the drum notice (hereinafter collectively referred to as "non-specific drum notice") that stops and displays the high-expectation suggesting pattern, the reach suggesting pattern, or the losing suggesting pattern. is executable. Whether or not to execute the non-specific drum advance notice is determined by the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination. The non-specific drum advance notice is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the non-specific drum advance notice determination that the non-specific drums will be played. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs non-specific drum advance notice execution determination based on a non-specific drum advance notice execution judgment table associated with the special figure variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 46(B), each non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table includes the execution (execution 1) of the non-specific drum advance notice in which the high-expectation suggestive symbol is stopped and displayed, and the ready-to-win suggestive symbol is stopped and displayed. Execution of a non-specific drum announcement (execution 2), execution of a non-specific drum announcement (execution 3) in which a ready-to-win suggestive pattern is stopped and displayed, and non-execution of a non-specific drum are each selected with a predetermined probability. is configured to Therefore, in the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination, it is determined whether or not the non-specific drum advance notice is to be executed, and if so, the content of the non-specific drum advance notice, that is, which suggestive symbol is to be stopped and displayed. be done. As shown in FIG. 46(B), in the order of mode of stop-displaying the high-expectation suggesting pattern>mode of stop-displaying the reach-suggesting pattern>mode of stop-displaying the losing-suggesting pattern, the expectations for the jackpot and the SP reach are increased. high.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment can execute the advance notice during timer adjustment even when the timer activation notice and the drum notice are not performed. The advance notice false during timer adjustment is an effect in which the advance notice during timer adjustment is about to start but is not started. Specifically, the in-timer adjustment notice false is an effect in which the in-timer adjustment notice image G21 appears about halfway, but disappears without appearing completely.

Whether or not to execute the advance notice false during timer adjustment is determined by the judgment of execution of advance notice false during timer adjustment. The determination of execution of advance notice false during timer adjustment is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined that the timer activation notice and the drum notice are not to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination based on a timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 46C, each timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the timer adjustment advance notice false is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 46(C), the probability of executing the timer adjustment advance notice false is higher in the case of a loss than in the case of a big win, but if the timer adjustment advance notice false is executed even in the case of a big win. Since there is a possibility that it will be judged, there is a possibility that it will be a big win if the warning false during timer adjustment is executed.

Next, specific examples of timer advance notice, timer adjustment advance notice, timer drum advance notice, group drum advance notice, non-specific drum advance notice, group advance notice, timer adjustment in-progress advance notice, and the like will be described. Note that the specific examples described below are only examples, and the contents of various effects are not limited to the specific examples described below, and can be set as appropriate. First, timer adjustment in-progress advance notice false, timer adjustment in-progress notice, and timer advance notice will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 47(A), from the state in which the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 47(B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started do. After a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 47(C), from the left end of the display section 50a, the preview image G21 during timer adjustment appears from the right end side, and the right half of the preview image G21 appears. It stops at , and moves to the right to try to appear completely, but it is suppressed from the opposite direction and completely prevented from appearing. The state of the timer adjustment in-progress notice image G21 is as follows: the timer adjustment in-progress notice image G21 completely appears and the timer adjustment in-progress notice starts; It becomes a turning point to decide whether to end as a false notice during adjustment.

Then, if the advance notice during timer adjustment is false, as shown in FIG. 47(D-1), the advance notice image G21 during timer adjustment is moved to the left and disappears from the display section 50a, and the advance notice during timer adjustment is completed. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect will be performed. On the other hand, in case of timer adjustment advance notice, as shown in FIG. 47(D-2), the timer adjustment advance notice image G21 moves further to the right and appears completely, indicating that the timer adjustment advance notice is in full swing. to start.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 48(A), the timer adjustment in-progress notice is continued, and when the timer adjustment in-progress notice image G21 is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 48(B), the timer The adjustment-in-progress notice develops or switches to the timer-in-progress notice, and the timer-adjustment-in-progress notice image G21 switches to the timer notice image G20. When switching to the timer preview image G20, the countdown of the clock displayed in the timer preview image G20 starts. Note that the timer notice image G20 has a circular shape as a whole, and a number indicating time is displayed in the center thereof, and as shown in FIGS. It is configured to return to the initial state after making one round in one second. Therefore, each time the progress meter completes one turn, the number portion is decremented by one.

Then, for example, the special figure fluctuation effect progresses, and as shown in FIG. 49(A), reach is established and enters into N reach. Further, the N-reach progresses, and the timer notice is continuously executed even during the N-reach. During this time, as shown in FIGS. 49(B) to 49(C), the numbers displayed in the timer preview image G20 gradually decrease as time elapses. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 49(D), when the number of the timer notice image G20 becomes "0", the timer notice ends, the timer notice image G20 disappears, and the movable body moves as shown in FIG. 49(E). After the performance is executed, the SP reach or L reach is entered.

As shown in FIG. 49, when the timer preview image G20 ends, the movable body effect may be executed and then the L reach or SP reach may be executed. You may make it plunge into reach or SP reach. For example, when the number of the timer notice image G20 becomes "0" and the timer notice ends and the timer notice image G20 disappears, for example, the screen may be switched to that shown in FIG. 21(A).

Next, the timer drum advance notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 50(A), from the state in which the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. do. After a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the drum announcement is started, and as shown in FIG. , begins to rotate. The rotation of the drum preview image G22, that is, the drum preview is performed for a predetermined time. Rotation of the drum forewarning image G22 can make the player excited as to which suggestive symbol the drum will stop at. Further, the rotation of the drum preview image G22 is also an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the timer preview will be executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 51(A), the rotation of the drum notice image G22 is stopped and the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern is performed, and immediately after that, the stop display is confirmed as shown in FIG. is superimposed on the drum preview image G22, suggesting that the timer drum preview will be executed, the drum preview image G22 disappears as shown in FIG. Timer notice starts, and a timer notice image G20 is displayed. After that, the timer advance notice proceeds in the same manner as in the specific example in which the timer advance notice is executed after the timer adjustment in-progress notice. Then, SP reach or L reach is executed with the end of the timer notice.

Note that in the examples of FIGS. 48 to 51, the timer advance notice image G20 with the number “15” is displayed at the start of the timer advance notice, so this timer advance notice mode is the timer advance notice mode 1. FIG. The number of the timer notice image G20 of the timer notice of the timer notice mode 2 is "5", in other words, the effect time of the timer notice of the timer notice mode 2 is 5 seconds. The start timing of the timer advance notice is delayed by 10 seconds compared to the case of the timer advance notice mode 1.例文帳に追加If the timer adjustment in-progress notice or the drum notice is executed before this, the start timing of the timer adjustment in-progress notice or the drum notice may be delayed by the amount of the delayed start timing. Also, instead of keeping the start timing of the timer adjustment notice and the drum notice unchanged, the performance time of the timer adjustment notice and the drum notice may be extended to straddle the reach.

Next, the group drum advance notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 52(A), from the state in which the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. do. After a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, the drum announcement is started, and as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 52(D), after the ready-to-win state is established, as shown in FIG. is superimposed on the drum preview image G22, suggesting that the group drum preview will be executed, the drum preview ends and the drum preview image G22 disappears, and the group preview starts, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 52(F) to 52(G), the group preview image G23 appears from the left side of the display section 50a and advances to the right. Then, as shown in FIG. 52(H), the group announcement image G23 disappears from the right side, and the group announcement ends. After that, as shown in FIGS. 20(C) to 20(D), performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating failure are displayed in a stopped state, or the game progresses to L reach or SP reach.

Next, a specific example of the non-specific drum advance notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 53(A), from a state in which the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. do. After a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the drum announcement is started, and as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 53(D-1), at the timing when the temporary stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1 is performed, the rotation of the drum notice image G22 is stopped and the stop display of the failure suggestive symbol is performed. When the confirmation suggestion image G24 is displayed, the drum announcement ends and the drum announcement image G22 disappears, and as shown in FIG. .

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 53(D-2), at the timing when the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the rotation of the drum notice image G22 is stopped, the ready-to-win suggestive symbol is stopped and displayed, and the final suggestive image is displayed. When G24 is displayed, the drum announcement ends and the drum announcement image G22 disappears, and reach is established as shown in FIG. 53(E-2).

Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 53(D-3), when the rotation of the drum announcement image G22 is stopped and the high-expectation suggesting pattern is stopped and the final suggestion image G24 is displayed, the drum announcement is performed. When the game ends and the drum preview image G22 disappears, reach is established as shown in FIG. 53(E-3), and immediately after that, the movable body effect of FIG. 24 is executed. After FIGS. 53(E-2) and 53(E-3), it progresses to L reach or SP reach via N reach.

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Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. FIG. Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process, first, from the game control board 100 start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) received or not, in other words, received starting winning command It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES at S4301), it proceeds to step S4302.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning processing in response to the game ball winning the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. FIG. In the starting winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the RAM 124 for performance. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit. The look-ahead effect includes, in addition to a pending icon change forewarning display in which a pending effect is performed in a special mode, a continuous forewarning effect that is mutually related over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is determined to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display section 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the content of the prefetch effect indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect by the image. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (performs a prefetch effect by sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs a prefetch effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (execute a look-ahead effect by motion).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design designation command is not received (NO at S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305. is stored in the pattern designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), while proceeding to step S4307, if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are determined. , Special figure fluctuation production start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation production is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation start command storage unit 127 in the production RAM 124 in the special figure fluctuation production start process. Next, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot symbol, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the stop effect symbol is determined. A stop symbol pattern determination table for performing stop symbol determination is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figures and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a random number value for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination value) is distributed to a plurality of stop performance symbols so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

In the stop design pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop design pattern determination random number with the selected stop design pattern table, determines the stop performance design, and stores data representing the determined stop performance design. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect. For example, a combination of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that the special figure variation pattern is a reach-less loss variation, so-called "separate eyes". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach and loss fluctuation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is different from them. A KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that it becomes a so-called "double eye" according to the production mode and the type of the big hit pattern. .

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure variation performance pattern determination table for performing figure variation performance pattern determination is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table, one or more special figure fluctuation production pattern has a random number value for special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment value) are distributed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number, and special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number. Variation performance pattern determination is performed.

In the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern table, determines the special figure fluctuation production pattern, and determines. The data representing the special figure fluctuation production pattern is set in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124. - 特許庁

Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs timer advance notice execution determination based on a timer advance notice execution determination table, if a special figure fluctuation pattern is L reach or SP reach fluctuation. As described above, the timer advance notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each timer advance notice execution determination table, a value of a random number for timer advance notice execution judgment (timer advance notice execution judgment value) is assigned to whether or not to execute timer advance notice so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the timer advance notice execution determination random number counter as the timer notice execution determination random number, and performs the timer notice execution determination based on the acquired timer notice execution determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for determining the timer advance notice with the selected timer advance notice execution determination table in the timer advance notice execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the timer advance notice. When the timer notice is to be executed, data indicating that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the timer advance notice in the timer advance notice execution determination, next, the timer advance notice state determination is performed based on the timer advance notice state determination table. As described above, the timer advance notice mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each timer advance notice mode determination table, a value of a random number for timer advance notice mode determination (timer prior notice mode determination value) is assigned to the timer notice mode so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer advance notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the timer advance notice mode determination random number counter as the timer notice mode determination random number, and performs the timer notice mode determination based on the acquired timer notice mode determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired random number for timer advance notice mode determination with the selected timer notice mode determination table in the timer notice mode determination, determines the timer notice mode, and outputs data representing the determined timer notice mode. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the timer advance notice mode determination, it further performs the timer activation notice execution determination based on the timer activation notice execution determination table described above. As described above, the timer activation notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern and the timer notice effect mode. In the timer activation notice execution determination table, a random number value for timer activation notice execution determination (timer activation notice execution determination value) is assigned to whether or not to execute the timer activation notice so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer activation notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the timer notice effect mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the timer activation notice execution determination random number counter as the timer activation notice execution determination random number, and timer activation notice execution determination based on the acquired timer activation notice execution determination random number. I do. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for timer activation notice execution determination with the selected timer activation notice execution determination table in the timer activation notice execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the timer activation notice. When the timer activation notice is to be executed, data indicating that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the timer activation notice in the timer activation notice execution determination, subsequently, the timer activation notice type determination is performed based on the timer activation notice type determination table. As described above, the timer activation notice type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern and the timer notice mode. In each timer activation notice type determination table, a random number value for timer activation notice type determination (timer activation notice type determination value) is assigned to the timer activation notice type so as to have a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer activation notice type determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the effect mode of the timer notice. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the timer activation notice type determination random number counter as the timer activation notice type determination random number, and determines the timer activation notice type based on the acquired timer activation notice type determination random number. I do. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired timer activation notice type determination random number with the selected timer activation notice type determination table in the timer activation notice type determination, determines the timer activation notice type, and determines the timer activation. Data representing the type of notice is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the effect type 2 of the timer activation notice in the timer activation notice type determination, that is, the drum notice, next, the drum notice mode determination is performed based on the drum notice mode determination table. . As described above, the drum advance notice mode determination table is associated with the timer advance notice mode. In each drum advance notice state determination table, a drum advance notice state determination random number value (drum advance notice state determination value) is assigned to each drum advance notice state so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the drum advance notice mode determination table associated with the timer advance notice mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the drum advance notice mode determination random number counter as the drum advance notice mode determination random number, and performs the drum notice mode determination based on the acquired drum notice mode determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the obtained random numbers for determining the drum advance notice manner with the selected drum notice manner judgment table, determines the drum advance notice manner, and outputs data representing the decided drum notice manner. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is N reach fluctuation, L reach fluctuation, or SP reach fluctuation, and does not execute the timer notice, the group notice execution determination table Based on this, group advance notice execution determination is performed. As described above, the group announcement execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each group announcement execution determination table, a random number value for group announcement execution determination (group announcement execution determination value) is assigned to whether or not group announcement is to be executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the group announcement execution determination random number counter as the group announcement execution determination random number, and performs group announcement execution determination based on the acquired group announcement execution determination random number. The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for group announcement execution determination with the selected group announcement execution determination table in the group announcement execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the group announcement. When the group notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines in the group preliminary announcement execution determination that the group preliminary announcement is to be executed, next, the group preliminary announcement performance mode determination is performed based on the aforementioned group preliminary announcement performance mode determination table. As described above, the group notice effect mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each group advance notice effect mode determination table, a group notice mode determination random number value (group previous notice mode determination value) is assigned to the group notice mode so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group advance notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the group preliminary announcement mode determination random number counter as the group preliminary announcement mode determination random number, and performs the group preliminary announcement mode determination based on the acquired group preliminary announcement mode determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for group advance notice state determination with the selected group notice state determination table in the group notice state judgment, determines the group notice state, and outputs data representing the decided group notice state. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 has performed group advance notice mode determination, it further performs group drum advance notice execution determination based on the group drum advance notice execution determination table. As described above, the group drum advance notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each group drum advance notice execution judgment table, a random number value for group drum advance notice execution judgment (group drum advance notice execution judgment value) is assigned to whether or not group drum advance notice is to be executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. .

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group drum advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the group drum advance notice execution determination random number counter as the group drum advance notice execution judgment random number, and based on the obtained group drum advance notice execution judgment random number, group drum advance notice execution judgment. I do. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained random number for group drum advance notice execution determination with the selected group drum advance notice execution determination table in the group drum advance notice execution judgment, and determines whether or not to execute the group drum advance notice. When the group drum advance notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

Further, when the performance control microcomputer 121 does not execute the timer announcement or the group drum announcement, the non-specific drum announcement execution determination is performed based on the non-specific drum announcement execution determination table. As described above, the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table, each judgment result (execution 1, execution 2, execution 3, and non-execution) including whether or not to execute the non-specific drum advance notice is non-executable so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. A random number value for specific drum advance notice execution judgment (non-specific drum advance notice execution judgment value) is assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination random number counter as the non-specific drum advance notice execution judgment random number, and based on the acquired non-specific drum advance notice execution judgment random number, the non-specified drum Drum advance notice execution determination is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained random number for non-specific drum advance notice execution determination with the selected non-specific drum advance notice execution determination table in the non-specific drum advance notice execution determination, and determines whether or not the non-specific drum advance notice is to be executed and the effect. Determine content. When the non-specific drum advance notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 does not execute the timer notice or the drum notice, it judges whether or not to execute the advance notice distraction during timer adjustment based on the timer adjustment notice false execution judgment table. As described above, the advance notice false execution determination table during timer adjustment is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination table, for example, a value of random number for timer adjustment advance notice false execution determination is added to each determination result including whether or not timer adjustment advance notice false execution is possible so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. (Advance false execution determination value during timer adjustment) is assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the advance notice false execution determination table during timer adjustment associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for judging the execution of advance notice falsehood during timer adjustment as a random number for judging the execution of advance notice falsehood during timer adjustment, and based on the acquired random number for judgment of false notice false execution during timer adjustment. is used to determine whether the advance notice is false during timer adjustment. The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for determining the execution of the advance notice surprise during timer adjustment with the selected table for judgment of advance notice surprise execution during timer adjustment, and executes the advance notice surprise during timer adjustment. Decide whether or not to perform and the contents of the production. When the advance notice false during timer adjustment is to be executed, data representing that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a special figure variation performance start command representing the performance contents of the special figure variation performance to the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 based on various determination results in the special figure variation performance start processing. In addition, the data structure of the special figure fluctuation effect start command may be set as appropriate without being limited. For example, the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production may be aggregated into one special figure fluctuation production start command. In addition, the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production may be composed of a plurality of special figure fluctuation production start commands. For each production such as SP reach, L reach, N reach, timer notice, timer activation notice, group notice, and timer adjustment notice false, etc., a production start command representing the content of the production is generated and output collectively. It may be set in a buffer.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image. For example, when the image CPU 141 receives an effect start command having the content of executing a timer notice, the timer starts from the timing when the effect executed in conjunction with the timer notice such as SP reach or group notice is started. Start before the performance time of the notice. Further, for example, when the image CPU 141 receives an effect start command having the content of executing the timer activation notice before the timer notice, the timer activation notice is advanced by the effect time of the timer activation notice from the start timing of the timer notice. to start. Further, when the image CPU 141 receives, for example, an effect start command having a content of executing the drum notice before the group notice, the image CPU 141 starts the drum notice earlier than the start timing of the group notice by the drum notice effect time. . Further, when the image CPU 141 receives, for example, an effect start command for executing a drum notice for stopping display of a high-expectation suggesting pattern or a ready-to-win suggesting picture, the effect time of the drum notice is shifted from the ready-to-win establishment timing. , to start the drum notice before. Further, for example, when the image CPU 141 receives an effect start command having the content of executing a drum notice to stop and display a drawing suggesting a loss, the image CPU 141 receives the drum notice effect time from the timing of the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. , to start the drum notice before. Further, the image CPU 141, for example, when receiving a production start command having a content of executing the advance notice during timer adjustment, causes the advance notice during timer adjustment to be executed after the start of the special figure fluctuation production, before the timer advance notice is executed. At the same or approximately the same timing as the start timing of the advance notice during timer adjustment in the case, the advance notice during timer adjustment is started.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes, in addition to the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed on the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation production by the sound output from the speaker 52, the special figure by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 The contents of the figure fluctuation production and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production by the action performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, while the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure fluctuation production contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation production start command transmitted to the image control board 140 In response, output the sound from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161 (execute the special figure fluctuation effect by the sound), and also emit light the frame lamp 53 through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission Executes the variation performance), and operates the board movable body 55k (executes the special figure variation performance by the action).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), while proceeding to step S4309, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation A special figure fluctuation production end process (S4308) for ending the production (stopping the fluctuation display of the production design and performing the stop display) is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command in the special figure fluctuation production end processing, and appropriately ends the special figure fluctuation production based on the analysis result (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small pattern KZ1 To stop the fluctuation display of ~KZ3) set the special figure fluctuation effect end command to the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect end command, it ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the jackpot opening command (NO in S4309), it proceeds to step S4311, while if it receives the jackpot opening command (YES in S4309), the opening of the jackpot game starts. The accompanying jackpot opening effect start processing is performed (S4310). The performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot opening command in the jackpot opening performance start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening performance corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is determined and executed, the performance content of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening performance start command for starting the jackpot opening performance in the selected jackpot opening performance pattern is stored in the performance RAM 124. Set to output buffer.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command is not received (NO in S4311), while proceeding to step S4313, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4311), the round production start processing accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4312). In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started from now on, and executes the round effect if it is to be executed. (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command is not received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316, while if the jackpot ending command is received (YES in S4313), the jackpot ending effect start processing ( S4314) and production mode setting processing (S4315) are performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot ending command in the jackpot ending production start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending production according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. Then, the performance contents of the big winning ending performance (big winning ending performance pattern) are selected, and a big winning ending performance start command corresponding to the selected big winning ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the effect mode setting process, based on the analysis result of the jackpot ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command, the process of setting the effect mode after the jackpot game (effect mode control).

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

In addition, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern E, or jackpot pattern F, the effect control microcomputer 121 is in a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. A time-saving performance mode is set in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which game state it is. Then, the production control microcomputer 121 turns ON the production mode flag indicating the time reduction production mode in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and transmits the time reduction production mode start command indicating that the time reduction production mode is set to the output buffer of the production RAM 124. set to When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the time saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time saving BGM is output as the BGM.

In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command is stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO at S4316), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4318, while if the game state command is received (YES at S4316), the game state command is analyzed. , to specify the game state represented by the game state command, and perform a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4317).

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

In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the customer waiting command is not received (NO in S4318), the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the reception command analysis process, and if the customer waiting command is received (YES in S4318), the customer waiting effect standby process. (S4319), and the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting effect standby processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the waiting time (customer waiting effect standby time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect pattern to the start of the customer waiting effect as the customer waiting effect. Set a timer. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has passed. output buffer.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, a timer notice, which is a progress effect that can progress to a specific stage, may be executed, and the timer notice is continued until the time reaches "0", that is, the time is up. Depending on progressing to a specific stage, SP reach or L reach may be executed, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the player will be in a big win gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Here, before the timer notice is executed, a timer activation notice suggesting that the timer notice will be executed may be executed. The timer activation notice includes a timer adjustment notice and a stop display of a timer suggesting pattern included in the drum notice. In this way, a series of effects such as "Progress effect that can progress to a specific stage → SP reach or L reach" is performed through different types of timer activation notices, such as a notice during timer adjustment and a stop display of a timer suggestive pattern. Since it may be executed, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while suppressing the monotony of the game. Here, the possibility that the timer notice will be executed differs between the case where the notice during timer adjustment is executed and the case where the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern is executed, so that the player is advised against the progress to the timer notice. It is possible to make the player anticipate and feel uneasiness, and further improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, after the timer activation notice suggesting the timer notice, the timer notice that can be advanced in stages is executed, and according to the timer notice progressing to a specific stage, the jackpot game state There are times when the SP reach is performed, which suggests that the possibility of becoming a game is relatively high, and when the L reach, which suggests that the possibility of the jackpot gaming state is relatively low, is performed. In this way, after the performance develops in stages such as timer activation notice → timer notice, SP reach and L reach differ in the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state according to the progress of the timer notice to a specific stage. Since there is a possibility that any one of the above will be executed, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot game state and improve the game amusement. In addition, the timer activation notice has a notice during timer adjustment and a stop display of the timer suggestion pattern, and when the notice during timer adjustment is executed, SP reach when the timer notice progresses until the time is up. is likely to be executed. In this way, even if the timer notice progresses to a specific stage, the degree of expectation for the development of the SP reach differs depending on the type of the timer activation notice executed before that, so the game becomes more interesting and interesting. can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, after the timer activation notice suggesting the timer notice, the timer notice that can be advanced in stages is executed, and according to the timer notice progressing to a specific stage, the jackpot game state It may perform an SP reach that suggests that it is likely that Here, in the timer notice, mode 1 (red + number of seconds "15") indicating a relatively high possibility of entering the jackpot gaming state, and a relatively low possibility of entering the jackpot gaming state. There is an aspect 2 (blue color + the number of seconds "5") that suggests. Therefore, in the timer notice, development to the SP reach can be expected, and the timer notice can be made to pay attention to enhance the performance effect of the timer notice, thereby improving the amusement of the game. Here, there is a possibility that the timer notice of the timer notice mode 1 will be executed, and furthermore, there is a possibility that the jackpot game state will occur, depending on whether the notice during timer adjustment is executed or the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern is executed. Since the sexes are different, it is possible to make the player anticipate the development to the timer notice and furthermore to make the player feel uneasy about the development to the big win game state, and further improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, after the timer activation notice suggesting the timer notice, the timer notice that can be advanced in stages is executed, and according to the timer notice progressing to a specific stage, the jackpot game state We may run an SP reach that suggests a relatively high probability of becoming. Here, the timer activation notice includes a timer adjustment notice and a stop display of a timer indicating pattern included in the drum notice. The timer suggestion pattern is performed after the rotation display of the drum notice image G22 suggesting that any of the suggestion symbols will be stopped and displayed in the drum notice, that is, suggesting that there is a possibility that the timer notice will be executed. . Then, after the rotating display of the drum preview image G22, the stop display of the timer suggesting pattern is performed, and in conjunction with this, the timer preview is executed, and the rotating display of the drum preview image G22 is performed. There are times when the stop display of suggested symbols and the timer notice are not executed. In this way, after the rotating display of the drum preview image G22, the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern is performed, and then the timer preview is executed expansively. Since there are cases where the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern and the timer notice are not executed after the rotation display of the drum notice image G22, the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, if the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern and the timer notice are not executed after the rotating display of the drum preview image G22, the stop display of the reach suggestion pattern, the group suggestion pattern, or the like is performed, and the stop display of the suggestion pattern is performed. Therefore, an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state different from the SP reach, such as establishment of a reach or group notice, may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation of effects and maintain the expectation of the player even when the timer suggesting pattern is not stopped and displayed, thereby improving the interest in the game. Here, since it is suggested that the SP reach that can be executed after the timer notice is more likely to be in a jackpot game state than the establishment of the reach or the group notice, the drum notice is made sharp and the game is interesting. can be improved.

Here, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, SP reach and L reach are set as effects to be executed after the timer notice, but in addition to this, so-called "pseudo run" and "full rotation reach" may be set. Also, like SP reach and L reach, or pseudo-ren and full rotation reach, it is incorporated in the special figure fluctuation pattern, in other words, it constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production, and the production time of the special figure fluctuation production (So-called “scale”) is not assigned, but based on the jackpot judgment results and special figure fluctuation patterns such as cut-in notices and group notices described later, as well as so-called “zone notices” and “step-up notices”. However, it is executed independently from the production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production, and the production that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a jackpot game state is made to be executed after the timer notice. Also good.

Further, as the timer activation notice, there are provided a timer adjustment notice and a drum notice for stopping display of a timer suggesting pattern, but the content of the timer activation notice is not limited to these and may be changed as appropriate. Also, the number of types of timer activation notices may be three or more. In this case, it is desirable that the probability of execution of the timer notice be different depending on the type of timer activation notice.

Further, in the first embodiment, the timer adjustment in-progress warning is executed, but the timer adjustment in-progress warning may not be provided. That is, the timer adjustment in-progress notice may be executed whenever the timer adjustment in-progress notice image G21 appears.

Further, when the stop display of the timer suggestion pattern is performed in the drum notice, the timer notice is executed, but the timer adjustment notice may be executed. Furthermore, the types of suggestive patterns included in the drum announcement may also be set as appropriate. Also, the effect mode of the drum announcement may be changed to a roulette-like effect structure. Further, in the drum advance notice, the suggestion pattern is stopped and displayed after the rotation of the drum advance notice image G22 is performed. That is, for example, a plurality of suggestive symbols are included in the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the suggestive symbols are replaced one after another while rotating from the back side toward the front side, and an effect is produced to incite which suggestive symbol is stopped and displayed. After that, any suggestive pattern may be stop-displayed in front. This stirring effect corresponds to the rotation of the drum preview image G22, suggesting that the timer preview may be executed.

Furthermore, whether or not to execute timer notice, timer notice mode, whether or not to execute timer notice, and timer start notice type are determined based on the start winning command including the result of prefetching judgment, and the timer notice is executed. You may enable it to perform a timer activation notice from special figure fluctuation production before figure fluctuation production.

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Next, a second embodiment representing a characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above.

As described above, in the special figure fluctuation production, the player can expect a big hit, such as SP reach, L reach, and pending icon change notice, that is, there is a production suggesting that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit. done. In the pachinko game machine PY1, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win in addition to SP reach and L reach. Specifically, pending icon change notice, variable icon change notice, cut-in notice, group notice, and timer notice can be executed. Each effect will be described below. Note that the group announcement in the second embodiment is the same as the group announcement in the first embodiment, so a separate description will be omitted.

First, the pending icon change notice will be described. As described in the above-described basic embodiment, the suspended icon change notice is an effect of displaying the suspended icon in a special mode, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. That is, it suggests that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state. When the reserved icon is displayed in the special mode, the expectation of a big win is higher than when it is displayed in the normal mode.

Whether or not to execute the pending icon change notice is determined by the pending icon change notice execution determination. The pending icon change notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 performs pending icon change notice execution determination based on a pending icon change notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information included in the start winning command. As shown in FIG. 56A, each pending icon change notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the pending icon change notice is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 56 (A), when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information is a jackpot variation, when the SP reach variation is more than the L reach variation, the "hold icon change notice is executed is likely to be determined. Also, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information is a loss variation, it is determined that "execute the pending icon change notice" in the order of SP loss variation > L reach variation > N loss variation > normal loss variation likely to. Furthermore, with respect to the same ready-to-win type, there is a higher possibility that it is determined to "execute pending icon change notice" in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

In addition, a plurality of reserved icon change notice modes, which are performance modes of the reserved icon change notice, that is, special modes related to the reserved icon change notice are set. The special modes include special modes 1 to 4. A special aspect is associated with a pending icon. The hold icon for special mode 1 is a blue circle, the hold icon for special mode 2 is a green circle, the hold icon for special mode 3 is a red circle, and the hold icon for special mode 4 is gold. consists of a circular shape.

Whether or not to use the special mode related to the pending icon change notice is determined by the pending icon change notice mode determination. The pending icon change advance notice mode determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the pending icon change advance notice determination that the pending icon change advance notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs pending icon change notice mode determination based on the pending icon change notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information included in the start winning command. As shown in FIG. 56B, each pending icon change notice mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of special modes is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 56(B), the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot and execution of SP reach is high in the order of special mode 4>special mode 3>special mode 2>special mode 1. In addition, special mode 4 suggests execution of SP reach. Furthermore, special modes 3 to 4 suggest execution of SP reach or L reach.

Next, the variable icon change notice will be described. The variable icon change notice is an effect of changing the variable icon to any special mode, and suggests that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state. When the variable icon changes to any special mode, the expectation of a big win is higher than when it does not change. That is, when the variable icon changes to any special mode and the variable icon change notice is executed, the chance of winning a big win increases.

As described in the above-described basic embodiment, the pending icon continues to be displayed continuously as it is even if the special figure pending related to the pending icon starts and becomes a variable icon. Then, as described above, the pending icon change notice may or may not be executed. That is, when the suspended icon is in the normal mode and the variable icon is displayed in the normal mode with the start of the special figure fluctuation effect, and when the suspended icon is in the special mode and the special figure variation effect is started and the variable icon is displayed In some cases, it is displayed in a special mode. Here, the variable icon change notice includes, in the former case, a change icon change notice in which the variable icon in the normal mode changes to any special mode at the start of the special figure change effect in the former case, and in the latter case, the change icon in the special mode. There is a variable icon change notice in which a variable icon in a special mode changes to another special mode after that at the start of the figure variable performance.

Whether or not to execute the changing icon change notice is determined by the changing icon change notice execution determination. The change icon change notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 . Production control microcomputer 121, for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern and the display mode (normal mode, special mode 1 to special mode 4) at the start of the special figure variable display of the variation icon, that is, the pending icon corresponding to the variation icon and based on the variable icon change notice execution determination table associated with the pending icon change notice execution determination and the pending icon change notice mode determination result. As shown in FIG. 57A, each changing icon change notice execution determination table is configured such that execution and non-execution of changing icon change notice are each selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 57(A), for the same jackpot determination result, there is a higher possibility of determining that "variation icon change notice is to be executed" in SP reach variation than in L reach variation. Also, with respect to the same reach type, there is a higher possibility of determining that "variation icon change notice is to be executed" in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss.

In addition, the combination of the special figure variation pattern and the display mode (normal mode, special mode 1 to special mode 4) at the start of the special figure variable display of the variation icon is executed in the case of a specific combination. That is, in the case of a non-specific combination, the variation icon change notice execution determination is not executed. A non-specific combination is a combination illustrated with "-" in FIG.

Also, a plurality of special modes related to the variable icon change notice, that is, special modes in which the variable icon can be changed through the variable icon change notice are set. Special modes include special modes 1 to 5. The special modes 1 to 4 are the same as the special modes 1 to 4 of the above-described pending icon, and the variable icon of the special mode 5 is composed of a baseball, which is not in the special mode of the pending icon. It has a special special aspect.

Whether or not to use the special mode related to the changing icon change notice is determined by the changing icon change notice mode determination. The variable icon change advance notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the change icon change advance notice determination that the change icon change advance notice is to be executed. Production control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation pattern, and the display mode at the start of the special figure variable display of the variation icon (normal mode, special mode 1 to special mode 4), that is, related to the pending icon corresponding to the variation icon Based on a variable icon change announcement mode determination table associated with the suspended icon change announcement mode determination result and the pending icon change announcement mode determination result, the variable icon change announcement mode determination is performed. As shown in FIG. 57(B), each variable icon change notice mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of special modes is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 57(B), the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot and execution of SP reach is high in the order of special mode 5 > special mode 4 > special mode 3 > special mode 2 > special mode 1 . In addition, the special mode 5 suggests jackpot winning. Also, special mode 4 suggests execution of SP reach. Furthermore, special modes 3 to 5 suggest execution of SP reach or L reach.

Next, the cut-in notice will be described. As for the cut-in notice, at a predetermined timing of L reach or SP reach, a cut-in notice image different from the image related to L reach or SP reach is suddenly displayed on the entire display unit 50a, and the background image G114 for L reach or SP is displayed. This effect is momentarily displayed superimposed on the ready-to-win background image G115, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win state. When the cut-in notice is executed, the expectation of big win is higher than when the cut-in notice is not executed. That is, the fact that the cut-in notice is executed itself increases the chances of a big win.

Whether or not to execute the cut-in notice is determined by cut-in notice execution determination. Cut-in advance notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 performs cut-in notice execution determination based on, for example, a cut-in notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 58A, each cut-in notice execution determination table is configured such that execution and non-execution of cut-in notice are each selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 58(A), with respect to the same jackpot determination result, there is a higher possibility of determining that "prediction of cut-in is to be executed" in case of SP reach fluctuation than in L reach fluctuation. Also, with respect to the same reach type, there is a higher possibility of determining that "cut-in notice will be executed" in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

In addition, a plurality of cut-in notice modes, which are effects modes of cut-in notice, are set. Specifically, there are cut-in notice mode 1 to cut-in notice mode 4 as cut-in notice modes. The cut-in preview mode is associated with the cut-in preview image. Specifically, the cut-in notice mode is associated with the character type included in the cut-in notice image. A cut-in announcement mode 1 is composed of a weak enemy character, a cut-in announcement mode 2 is composed of a normal character, a cut-in announcement mode 3 is composed of a strong enemy character, and a cut-in announcement mode 4 is composed of a rare character. .

Whether or not the cut-in notice mode is to be set is determined by the cut-in notice mode determination. The cut-in notice mode determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the cut-in notice determination that the cut-in notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs cut-in notice mode determination based on a cut-in notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 58(B), each cut-in notice mode determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of cut-in notice modes is selected with a predetermined probability.

As shown in FIG. 58(B), expectations for a big win are high in the order of cut-in announcement mode 4 > cut-in announcement mode 3 > cut-in announcement mode 2 > cut-in announcement mode 1 .

Next, the timer notice will be explained. The timer advance notice of the second embodiment differs from the timer advance notice of the first embodiment. The timer notice is an effect that can be executed before execution of the group notice, the cut-in notice, or the change icon change notice. That is, the timer notice is an effect suggesting that the group notice, cut-in notice, or changing icon change notice may be executed. Therefore, as a result, when the timer notice is executed, the player can expect a big win. The group notice, cut-in notice, and change icon change notice can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win, and similarly, the timer notice can be executed not only in the case of a loss but also in the case of a big win. is.

Although the details will be described later, the timer notice is performed by displaying a timer notice image representing the timer on the display section 50a. The timer preview image displays a number representing the time, specifically the number of seconds. Then, the time decreases with the lapse of time, and when the time displayed in the timer notice image reaches "0", the group notice, cut-in notice, or change icon change notice is executed. Therefore, the timer notice can be said to be an effect that can proceed to a specific stage where the time is "0", that is, the time is up. Also, the first displayed number represents the length of time that the timer notice can progress. Regarding these points, the timer advance notice of the second embodiment is common to the timer advance notice of the first embodiment. Then, depending on the end of the timer announcement, the group announcement, cut-in announcement, or change icon change announcement may be executed. That is, the group notice, cut-in notice, or change icon change notice may be executed in response to the progress of the timer notice to a specific stage.

Whether or not to execute the timer advance notice is determined by the timer advance notice execution determination. Timer advance notice execution determination includes timer notice execution judgment for group notice (hereinafter referred to as "G timer notice execution determination"), timer notice execution determination for cut-in notice (hereinafter referred to as "C timer notice execution determination"), and fluctuation Timer advance notice execution determination for icon change notice (hereinafter referred to as "H timer advance notice execution judgment") is divided into two. Each timer advance notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 .

If the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the group announcement is to be executed in the group announcement determination, the G timer announcement execution determination table associated with the determination result of the group announcement effect mode determination, that is, the effect mode of the group announcement to be executed. G timer advance notice execution determination is performed based on the above. As shown in FIG. 59A, each G timer advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the timer advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 59A, there is a high probability that it is determined that "the timer announcement is to be executed" in the order of group announcement mode 3>group announcement mode 2>group announcement mode 1.

In addition, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the cut-in advance notice is to be executed in the cut-in advance notice determination, the judgment result of the cut-in advance notice production mode determination, that is, the production mode of the cut-in notice to be executed is associated with the production control microcomputer 121. C timer advance notice execution determination is performed based on the C timer advance notice execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 59B, each C-timer advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the timer advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 59B, there is a high probability that it is determined that the timer notice is to be executed in the order of cut-in notice mode 4 > cut-in notice mode 3 > cut-in notice mode 2 > cut-in notice mode 1 .

Furthermore, if the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the variable icon change notice is to be executed in the variable icon change notice determination, it is based on the H timer notice execution determination table associated with the type of the special mode related to the change icon change notice. H timer advance notice execution judgment is performed. As shown in FIG. 59C, each H timer advance notice execution determination table is configured such that execution or non-execution of the timer advance notice is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 59(C), there is a high probability that it is determined that "preliminary timer is executed" in the order of special mode 5>special mode 4>special mode 3>special mode 2>special mode 1. FIG.

By the way, a first timer notice and a second timer notice are set as the timer notice type, which is the effect type of the timer notice. The timer notice type is associated with the size and display position of the timer notice image. The first timer notice and the second timer notice have the same timer notice image design, but the first timer notice is larger than the second timer notice. Hereinafter, the timer notice image relating to the first timer notice may be referred to as "first timer notice image", and the timer notice image relating to the second timer notice may be referred to as "second timer notice image".

Further, in the first timer notice, the first timer notice image is displayed above the lower end of the left side of the display section 50a, whereas in the second timer notice, the second timer notice image is displayed at the lower end of the display section 50a. It is displayed to the left of the variable display area 50e. Furthermore, the number displayed first in the timer notice image tends to be larger overall in the first timer notice than in the second timer notice. That is, the first timer notice tends to have a longer presentation time than the second timer notice. Note that either the first timer notice or the second timer notice is executed as the timer notice for the change icon change notice. However, in the timer announcement for the group announcement and the cut-in announcement, only the first timer announcement is executed.

Regarding the timer notice for the change icon change notice, it is determined by the timer notice type determination whether or not the timer notice type should be set. The timer announcement type determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the H timer announcement determination that the timer announcement is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs a timer advance notice type determination based on a timer advance notice type determination table associated with the type of special mode related to the change icon change notice. . As shown in FIG. 59D, each timer advance notice type determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer advance notice types is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 59D, the selection rate of "execution of second timer advance notice" is high in the order of special mode 5 > special mode 4 > special mode 3 > special mode 2 > special mode 1 . Therefore, when the second timer notice is executed, it is easier to execute the variable icon change notice with high expectation for the big win.

In addition, a plurality of presentation times are set for each of the first timer notice and the second timer notice. As the presentation time of the first timer notice, presentation time 1 (30 seconds), presentation time 2 (15 seconds), presentation time 3 (10 seconds) and presentation time 4 (5 seconds) are set. Rendering time 3 (10 seconds), rendering time 4 (5 seconds), and rendering time 5 (3 seconds) are set for the rendering time of the second timer notice.

Whether or not to set the effect time of the timer notice is determined by timer notice effect time determination. Timer notice effect time determination includes timer notice effect time decision of first timer notice for group notice (hereinafter referred to as "G timer notice effect time judgment") and timer notice effect time decision of first timer notice for cut-in notice ( hereinafter referred to as “C timer notice effect time determination”), timer notice effect time determination of the first timer notice for the changing icon change notice (hereinafter referred to as “H1 timer notice effect time judgment”), and second timer notice effect time judgment for the changing icon change notice. It is divided into timer notice effect time determination for 2 timer notice (hereinafter referred to as "H2 timer notice effect time determination").

The G-timer advance notice effect time determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the G-timer advance notice determination that the timer advance notice is to be executed. The production control microcomputer 121 performs G timer advance notice production time determination based on the G timer advance notice production time determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60A, each G-timer advance notice effect time determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer advance notice effect times is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 60(A), the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of production time 2>production time 3>production time 4. That is, the longer the performance time of the first timer notice, the higher the expectation of the big win. In addition, the order of performance time 2>performance time 3>performance time 4 increases the possibility that the group announcement of the performance mode with high expectation for big win will be executed. That is, as the performance time of the first timer announcement becomes longer, it becomes easier to execute a group announcement with a high degree of expectation for a big win.

The C-timer notice effect time determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the C-timer notice determination that the timer notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs C timer effect time determination based on the C timer effect effect time determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60(B), each C-timer notice effect time determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer notice effect times is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 60(B), the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of production time 1>production time 2>production time 3>production time 4. That is, the longer the performance time of the first timer notice, the higher the expectation of the big win. Also, in the order of production time 1>production time 2>production time 3>production time 4, there is a high possibility that the cut-in notice of the production mode with high expectation for big win will be executed. That is, as the performance time of the first timer announcement becomes longer, it becomes easier to execute a group announcement with a high degree of expectation for a big win.

Further, the H1 timer notice effect time determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer notice type determination that the first timer notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs H1 timer notice effect time determination based on the H1 timer notice effect time determination table associated with the type of special mode related to the change icon change notice. As shown in FIG. 61A, each H1 timer notice effect time determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer notice effect times is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 61(A), in the order of presentation time 2 > presentation time 3 > presentation time 4, the variable icon change notice with a high degree of expectation for a big win is likely to be executed. That is, the variable icon is likely to change to a display mode with a high expectation of a big win as the presentation time of the first timer notice becomes longer.

Further, the H2 timer notice effect time determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when it is determined in the timer notice type determination that the second timer notice is to be executed. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs H2 timer notice effect time determination based on the H2 timer notice effect time determination table associated with the type of the special mode related to the change icon change notice. As shown in FIG. 61B, each H2 timer notice effect time determination table is configured such that each of a plurality of timer notice effect times is selected with a predetermined probability. As shown in FIG. 61(B), in the order of presentation time 3 > presentation time 4 > presentation time 5, the variable icon change notice with high expectation for big win is likely to be executed. That is, the variable icon is likely to change to a display mode with a high expectation of a big win as the presentation time of the second timer notice becomes longer.

Next, a specific example in which the variable icon change notice, group notice, and cut-in notice are executed in accordance with the progress of the first timer notice until the time expires, and a specific example in which the second timer notice progresses until the time expires. A specific example in which the variable icon change notice is executed will be described. Note that the specific examples described below are only examples, and the contents of various effects are not limited to the specific examples described below, and can be set as appropriate. First, an area in which the first timer notice and the second timer notice are executed in the display section 50a will be described.

As shown in FIG. 62, the first timer notice area 50f in which the first timer notice can be executed is located above the lower end of the display section 50a, and the display section 50a is roughly evenly divided into three in the horizontal direction. It is formed on the left side of the house. Further, a second timer notice area 50g in which the second timer notice can be executed is formed to the left of the variable display area 50e. Although the second timer notice area 50g mostly overlaps with the small pattern area 50c (not shown), as will be described later, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are from the second timer notice image G60 related to the second timer notice. are also preferentially displayed. Specifically, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed superimposed on the second timer notice image G60. However, as described above, while the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are being variably displayed at high speed, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed with transparency so that the background image can be easily recognized. The second timer notice image G60 is visible to the player.

Next, a specific example will be described in which the variable icon change notice is executed in response to the progress of the first timer notice until the time expires. For example, as shown in FIG. 63(A), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a stopped state, and the normal state of the suspended icon HA1 to the suspended icon HA3 are displayed in the first area 50d1 to the third area 50d3 (not shown). Suppose you are Here, when the new special figure 1 variable display starts, along with it, as shown in FIG. shift. Here, the pending icon HA1 displaying the special figure 1 pending of the pending order 1 becomes the variable icon HA1.

After a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. As shown in (D), a pair of shutters are opened at the top and bottom of the first timer notice image G30, and a number, that is, the remaining time representing the length of time that the timer notice can proceed, appears, and the first timer notice begins in earnest. Start. This number is the presentation time determined by the H1 timer notice presentation time determination.

In the first timer notice, as in the first embodiment, the numerical portion of the first timer notice image G30 decreases as time elapses. Then, as shown in FIG. 64A, when the number of the first timer notice image G30 becomes "0", that is, when the time is up, the first timer notice ends. When the time is up, as shown in FIG. 64(B), the first timer notice image G30 is erased, and a flash image G40 representing a flash of light moves from directly above the variable icon HA1 toward the variable icon HA1. and stabs into the variable icon HA1. Then, as shown in FIG. 64(C), the variable icon change notice is performed in which the variable icon HA1 changes to the special mode determined by the above-described variable icon change notice mode determination.

Next, a specific example will be described in which the group announcement is executed in response to the progress of the first timer announcement until the time expires. For example, as shown in FIG. 65(A), after the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 has started, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 65(B), the display unit In the first timer notice area 50f of 50a, a first timer notice image G30 appears, and then, as shown in FIG. That is, the remaining time indicating the length of time that the timer notice can proceed appears, and the first timer notice starts in earnest.

After that, as shown in FIG. 65(D), it is assumed that the ready-to-win state is established while the numerical portion of the first timer notice image G30 is decreasing with the passage of time. Then, as shown in FIG. 66A, the number of the first timer notice image G30 becomes "0", and when the first timer notice ends, the first timer notice image G30 disappears. B) to FIG. 66(C), the group announcement is executed in which the group announcement image G23 is displayed.

Next, a specific example will be described in which a cut-in notice is executed in response to the first timer notice progressing to time up. For example, as shown in FIG. 67(A), after the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 has started, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 67(B), the display unit In the first timer notice area 50f of 50a, a first timer notice image G30 appears, and then, as shown in FIG. That is, the remaining time indicating the length of time that the timer notice can proceed appears, and the first timer notice starts in earnest.

After that, as shown in FIG. 67(D), as time passes, while the number portion of the first timer notice image G30 is decreasing while the special figure fluctuation effect progresses, it is determined that reach has been established. do. And further, as shown in FIG. 68(A), the special figure fluctuation production progresses and enters into SP reach, and then, as SP reach progresses, as shown in FIG. 68(B), the second When the number of the first timer notice image G30 becomes "0" and the first timer notice ends, the first timer notice image G30 disappears and, for example, as shown in FIGS. 68(C) to 68(D), In the display section 50a, a cut-in notice is executed in which the cut-in image G50 is momentarily displayed so as to interrupt the SP reach background image G115. Here, cut-in notice of cut-in notice mode 4 is executed.

Another specific example will be described in which the cut-in notice is executed in response to the first timer notice progressing until the time expires. For example, as shown in FIG. 69(A), after reach is established, as shown in FIG. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69(C), a pair of shutters are opened at the top and bottom of the first timer notice image G30, numbers appear, and the first timer notice is started in earnest.

After that, as shown in FIG. 69(D), as time passes, the number portion of the first timer notice image G30 is decreasing while the special figure variation effect progresses, and the SP reach is entered. and After that, as the SP reach progresses, as shown in FIG. 70A, the number of the first timer notice image G30 becomes "0", and when the first timer notice ends, the first timer notice image After G30 disappears, for example, as shown in FIGS. 70(B) to 70(C), the cut-in image G50 is momentarily displayed on the display unit 50a so as to interrupt the SP reach background image G115. is executed. Note that the cut-in notice of the cut-in notice mode 1 is executed here.

Next, a specific example will be described in which the variable icon change notice is executed in response to the progress of the second timer notice until the time expires. As in the case of the first timer advance notice, for example, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that they are displayed in the area 50d1 to the third area 50d3. Here, when the new special figure 1 variable display starts, along with it, as shown in FIG. shift.

After a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. As shown in D), a pair of shutters are opened at the top and bottom of the second timer preview image G50, numbers appear, and the second timer preview starts in earnest. Here, the second timer notice image G50 is displayed so as to overlap the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 when viewed from the front. However, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are superimposed and preferentially displayed on the second timer preview image G60. Also, as in the case of the first timer notice, the number that first appears in the second timer notice image G50 is the effect time determined by the H2 timer notice effect time determination.

Similarly to the first timer notice, the number portion of the second timer notice image G60 decreases as time elapses in the second timer notice as well. Then, as shown in FIG. 72(A), the number of the second timer notice image G50 becomes "0", and when the second timer notice ends, the second timer notice image is displayed as shown in FIG. 72(B). G50 is erased, and the flash image G40 descends from directly above the variable icon HA1 toward the variable icon HA1 and pierces the variable icon HA1. Then, as shown in FIG. 72(C), the variable icon change notice is performed in which the variable icon HA1 changes to the special mode determined by the above-described variable icon change notice mode determination.

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Effect control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process of step S4201, the start winning process of step S4302, and the processing other than the special figure fluctuation effect start process of step S4306 performs the same control as in the first embodiment. . In the following, the starting winning process and the special figure variation production start process in the second embodiment will be described. First, the start winning process will be described.

The performance control microcomputer 121 first stores the received starting winning command in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the performance RAM 124 in step S4302. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and performs pending icon change notice execution determination based on the pending icon change notice execution determination table. As described above, the pending icon change notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information included in the start winning command. In each pending icon change notice execution determination table, the value of the pending icon change notice execution determination random number (holding icon change notice execution determination value) is set to determine whether or not the pending icon change notice is to be executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the pending icon change notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the pending icon change notice execution determination random number counter as the pending icon change notice execution determination random number, and based on the acquired pending icon change notice execution determination random number. Change notice execution determination is performed. The performance control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired pending icon change notice execution determination random number with the selected pending icon change notice execution determination table in the pending icon change notice execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the pending icon change notice. do. When the pending icon change notice is to be executed, data indicating that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect. If it is determined here that the pending icon change notice is not to be executed, a read-ahead effect start command indicating that the pending icon is to be displayed in the normal mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the pending icon change notice is to be executed in the pending icon change notice execution determination, next, the pending icon change notice mode determination is performed based on the above-described pending icon change notice mode determination table. . As described above, the pending icon change notice mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information included in the start winning command. Then, in each pending icon change notice mode determination table, the value of the random number for pending icon change notice mode determination (holding icon change notice mode determination value) is set to the special mode, which is the pending icon change notice mode, so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. is assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the pending icon change notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the pending icon change advance notice mode determination random number counter as the pending icon change notice mode determination random number, and determines the pending icon change notice mode determination random number. A change notice mode determination is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired pending icon change notice effect mode random number with the selected pending icon change notice mode determination table in the pending icon change notice mode determination, determines the pending icon change notice mode, Data representing the determined pending icon change notice mode is set in a predetermined area of a performance RAM 124, and a look-ahead performance start command representing the determined pending icon change notice mode is set in an output buffer of the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 displays the pending icon in the display mode indicated by the prefetch effect start command at a position corresponding to the pending order.

Next, the special figure fluctuation production start processing of step S4306 is explained. The production control microcomputer 121 determines a stop symbol pattern and a special figure fluctuation production pattern in the special figure fluctuation production start process, as in the case of the first embodiment.

In addition, when the combination of the special figure variation pattern and the display mode of the variation icon at the start of the special figure variation presentation is a specific combination, the performance control microcomputer 121 changes the variation icon based on the variation icon change notice execution determination table. A notice execution decision is made. As described above, the variable icon change notice execution determination table includes the special figure change pattern and the display mode of the change icon at the start of the special figure change effect, that is, the hold icon change notice execution for the hold icon corresponding to the change icon. Associated with the outcome of the decision and pending icon change preview mode decision. In each variable icon change notice execution determination table, the value of the random icon change notice execution determination value (variation icon change notice execution determination value) is set to determine whether or not the change icon change notice is executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the variable icon change notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the display mode of the variable icon at the start of the special figure variation effect. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the variable icon change notice execution determination random number counter as the variable icon change notice execution determination random number, and determines the change icon change notice execution determination random number based on the acquired change icon change notice execution determination random number. Change notice execution determination is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired random number for determining the execution of the variable icon change notice against the selected variable icon change notice execution determination table in the fluctuation icon change notice execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the variable icon change notice. do. When the change icon change notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124 .

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the variable icon change notice in the variable icon change notice execution determination, next, the variable icon change notice state determination is performed based on the above-described changing icon change notice state determination table. . As described above, the variable icon change notice mode determination table includes the special figure variation pattern and the display mode of the variable icon at the start of the special figure variation effect, that is, the pending icon change notice execution for the pending icon corresponding to the variable icon. Associated with the outcome of the decision and pending icon change preview mode decision. Then, in each changing icon change notice mode determination table, a random number value for changing icon change notice mode determination (variation icon change notice mode determination value) is assigned to the changing icon change notice mode so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. there is

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects a variable icon change notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern and the display mode of the variable icon at the start of the special figure variation effect. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 obtains the value indicated by the variable icon change advance notice mode determination random number counter as the fluctuation icon change advance notice mode determination random number, and determines the variable icon change advance notice mode determination random number based on the acquired variable icon change notice mode determination random number. A change notice mode determination is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for the changing icon change notice mode with the selected changing icon change notice mode determination table in the changing icon change notice mode determination, and determines the changing icon change notice mode. The data representing the changed icon change notice mode is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124 .

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs H timer advance notice execution determination based on the H timer advance notice execution determination table. As described above, the H timer notice execution determination table is associated with the change icon change notice mode. In each H timer advance notice execution determination table, for example, a random number value for H timer advance notice execution determination (H timer advance notice execution judgment value) is assigned.

Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 first selects the H timer advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the H timer advance notice execution judgment random number counter as the H timer advance notice execution judgment random number, and H timer advance notice execution judgment is made based on the acquired H timer advance notice execution judgment random number. I do. The production control microcomputer 121 compares the selected H timer advance notice execution judgment table with the obtained random number for H timer advance notice execution judgment, and decides whether or not to execute the timer notice toward the change icon change notice. to decide.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the timer notice for the change icon change notice, the timer notice type determination is performed based on the timer notice type determination table. As described above, the timer notice type determination table is associated with the changing icon change notice mode. In each timer notice type determination table, a random number value for timer notice type determination (timer notice type determination value) is assigned to a timer notice type for changing icon change notice so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. .

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer notice type determination table associated with the variable icon change notice mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the timer announcement type determination random number counter as the timer announcement type determination random number, and performs the timer announcement type determination based on the acquired timer announcement type determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the acquired timer notice type determination random number with the selected timer notice type determination table in the timer notice type determination, determines the timer notice effect type for the change icon change notice, Data representing the type of effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the timer announcement type is the first production type (first timer announcement), next, the H1 timer announcement production time determination is performed based on the H1 timer announcement production time determination table described above. conduct. As described above, the H1 timer notice effect time determination table is associated with the change icon change notice mode. In each H1 timer notice effect time determination table, a random number value for H timer notice effect time determination (H timer notice effect time determination value) is assigned to the timer notice effect time so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. .

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the effect time determination table for H1 timer notice associated with the change icon change notice mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the H timer notice effect time determination random number counter as the H timer notice effect time determination random number, and changes the icon based on the acquired H timer notice effect time determination random number. H1 timer notice performance time determination for change notice is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for determining the H timer notice effect time with the selected H1 timer notice effect time determination table in this H1 timer notice effect time determination, and determines the timer notice effect time. , data representing the determined timer notice performance time is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance.

On the other hand, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the timer effect type is the second effect type (the second timer effect type), the H2 timer effect effect time is determined based on the H2 timer effect effect time determination table. make a judgment. As described above, the H2 timer notice effect time determination table is associated with the change icon change notice mode. In each second timer notice effect time determination table, a random number value for H timer notice effect time determination (H timer notice effect time determination value) is assigned to the timer notice effect time so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. there is

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the effect time determination table for H2 timer notice associated with the variable icon change notice mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the H timer notice effect time determination random number counter as the H timer notice effect time determination random number, and changes the icon based on the acquired H timer notice effect time determination random number. A timer notice performance time determination for change notice is performed. In this H2 timer notice effect time determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired H timer notice effect time determination random number with the selected H2 timer notice effect time determination table to determine the timer notice effect time. , data representing the determined timer notice performance time is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance.

Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs cut-in notice execution determination based on a cut-in notice execution determination table, if a special figure fluctuation pattern is L reach or SP reach fluctuation. As described above, the cut-in notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each cut-in notice execution determination table, a random number value for cut-in notice execution determination (cut-in notice execution determination value) is assigned to whether or not cut-in notice is to be executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. .

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the cut-in announcement execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 obtains the value indicated by the cut-in notice execution determination random number counter as a cut-in notice execution determination random number, and cut-in notice execution determination based on the obtained cut-in notice execution determination random number. I do. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for cut-in notice execution determination with the selected cut-in notice execution determination table in the cut-in notice execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice. When a cut-in notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the cut-in notice in the cut-in notice execution determination, next, the cut-in notice state determination is performed based on the cut-in notice state determination table. As described above, the cut-in advance notice mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each cut-in notice mode determination table, a cut-in notice mode determination random number value (cut-in notice mode determination value) is assigned to the cut-in notice mode so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 first selects the cut-in advance notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the cut-in notice mode determination random number counter as the cut-in notice mode determination random number, and cut-in notice mode determination based on the acquired cut-in notice mode determination random number. I do. The production control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained random number for the cut-in notice mode with the selected cut-in notice mode determination table in the cut-in notice mode determination, determines the cut-in notice mode, and determines the cut-in notice mode. Data representing the mode is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the cut-in advance notice mode, next, the C timer advance notice execution determination is performed based on the C timer advance notice execution determination table. As described above, the C-timer advance notice execution determination table is associated with the cut-in advance notice mode. Then, in each C-timer advance notice execution determination table, a random number value for C-timer advance notice execution judgment (C-timer advance notice execution judgment value) is set to determine whether or not to execute the timer advance notice toward the cut-in notice so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. is assigned.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer announcement execution determination table associated with the cut-in announcement mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the C timer advance notice execution determination random number counter as the C timer advance notice execution judgment random number, and based on the acquired C timer advance notice execution judgment random number, C timer advance notice execution judgment. I do. The effect control microcomputer 121 checks the selected C timer advance notice execution determination table with the acquired C timer advance notice execution determination random number in the timer advance notice execution judgment, and determines whether or not to execute the timer notice for the cut-in notice. do.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the timer notice for the cut-in notice, next, it determines the C-timer notice effect time based on the C-timer notice effect time determination table. As described above, the C-timer notice effect time determination table is associated with the cut-in notice mode. In each C-timer notice effect time determination table, a random number value for C-timer notice effect time determination (C timer notice effect time determination value) is assigned to the timer notice effect time so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. .

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the timer announcement effect time determination table associated with the cut-in announcement mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the C timer notice effect time determination random number counter as the C timer notice effect time determination random number, and based on the acquired C timer notice effect time determination random number, the C timer A notice performance time judgment is performed. In this C timer notice effect time determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired C timer notice effect time determination random number with the selected C timer notice effect time determination table, determines the timer notice effect time, Data representing the determined timer notice performance time is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance.

Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs group advance notice execution determination based on the group advance notice execution determination table if the special figure fluctuation pattern is the N loss fluctuation, the L reach fluctuation, or the SP reach fluctuation. As described above, the group announcement execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each group announcement execution determination table, a random number value for group announcement execution determination (group announcement execution determination value) is assigned to whether or not group announcement is to be executed so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group advance notice execution determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the group announcement execution determination random number counter as the group announcement execution determination random number, and performs group announcement execution determination based on the acquired group announcement execution determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for group announcement execution determination with the selected group announcement execution determination table in the group announcement execution determination, and determines whether or not to execute the group announcement. When the group notice is to be executed, data representing that fact is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the group announcement is to be executed in the group announcement execution determination, next, the group announcement mode determination is performed based on the aforementioned group announcement mode determination table. As described above, the group advance notice mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each group advance notice state determination table, a group notice state determination random number value (group previous notice state determination value) is assigned to the group notice state so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group advance notice mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the group preliminary announcement mode determination random number counter as the group preliminary announcement mode determination random number, and performs the group preliminary announcement mode determination based on the acquired group preliminary announcement mode determination random number. The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the obtained random number for the group advance notice effect mode with the selected group advance notice state determination table in the group advance notice state determination, determines the group advance notice state, and outputs data representing the determined group advance notice state. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the group advance notice mode, next, the timer advance notice execution determination is performed based on the G timer advance notice execution determination table. As described above, the G timer advance notice execution determination table is associated with the group advance notice mode. In each group advance notice execution determination table, a G timer advance notice execution judgment random number value (G timer advance notice execution judgment value) is assigned to whether or not to execute the G timer advance notice so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate.

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the group announcement execution determination table associated with the group announcement mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the G timer advance notice execution determination random number counter as the G timer advance notice execution judgment random number, and determines the timer advance notice execution determination based on the acquired G timer advance notice execution judgment random number. conduct. The effect control microcomputer 121 compares the selected G timer advance notice execution determination table with the acquired G timer advance notice execution judgment random number in the G timer advance notice execution judgment, and determines whether or not to execute the timer advance notice for the group advance notice. do.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the timer announcement for the group announcement, next, the G timer announcement effect time determination is performed based on the G timer announcement effect time determination table described above. As described above, the G timer announcement effect time determination table is associated with the group announcement mode. Then, in each G timer notice effect time determination table, a random number value for G timer notice effect time determination (timer notice effect time determination value related to group notice) is assigned to the timer notice effect time so as to achieve a predetermined selection rate. It is

Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 first selects the G-timer previous notice effect time determination table associated with the group previous notice mode. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the G-timer notice effect time determination random number counter as a G timer notice effect time determination random number, and based on the acquired G timer notice effect time determination random number, the G timer A notice performance time judgment is performed. In this G timer notice effect time determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired G timer notice effect time determination random number with the selected G timer notice effect time determination table, determines the group notice effect time, Data representing the determined timer notice performance time is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance.

Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a special figure variation performance start command representing the performance content of the special figure variation performance to the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 based on various determination results in the special figure variation performance start processing. In addition, the data structure of the special figure fluctuation effect start command may be set as appropriate without being limited. For example, the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production may be aggregated into one special figure fluctuation production start command. In addition, the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production may be composed of a plurality of special figure fluctuation production start commands. Specifically, for each effect such as SP reach, L reach, N reach, timer notice, change icon change notice, and group notice, a production start command representing the content of the production is generated and collectively set in the output buffer. You can make it work.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image. For example, when the image CPU 141 receives an effect start command having the content of executing a timer notice, the effect executed in conjunction with the timer notice such as a change icon change notice, a cut-in notice, and a group notice starts. Starts before the timing of the timer for the performance time of the timer notice. That is, the timer notice is started so that the variable icon change notice, the cut-in notice, and the group notice are executed in accordance with the time up of the timer notice. Further, when a plurality of first timer notices are to be executed in the same time zone, the image CPU 141 appropriately adjusts each first timer notice so that they do not overlap in the first timer notice region 50f of the display section 50a. A first timer notice image G30 relating to the notice is displayed (see FIG. 73).

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY2 according to the second embodiment, the timer notice, which is a progress effect that can progress to a specific stage, may be executed, and the remaining time, which is the number displayed in the timer notice, is displayed. To execute a plurality of kinds of special performances suggesting that there is a possibility of becoming a jackpot game state advantageous to a player according to proceeding to a specific stage of time up until reaching '0'. There is Here, there are a plurality of types of special effects such as changing icon change notice, cut-in notice, and group notice. Further, the timer notice includes a first timer notice and a second timer notice. When the first timer notice progresses to a specific stage, cut-in notice and group notice are more likely to be executed than change icon change notice, and when the second timer notice progresses to a specific stage, the cut-in notice is more likely to be executed. A variable icon change notice is more likely to be executed than an in notice or a group notice. As described above, the tendency of the special effect that develops after that differs depending on the type of timer notice that can be advanced to a specific stage, so that the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, since the effects are different between the first timer notice and the second timer notice, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the difference in the types of the timer notice.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a timer notice that can progress step by step is executed, and a cut suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot game state according to the progress of the timer notice to a specific stage. In-notice may be executed. Here, the number of stages of the timer notice, specifically, there are multiple types of performance times, and if the special number of stages with the largest number of stages, specifically, the performance time is 30 seconds (performance time 3), other The cut-in notice of the cut-in notice mode 3 and the cut-in notice mode 4 suggesting that there is a relatively high possibility of becoming a big win game state among the cut-in notices is more likely to be executed than the number of stages. In this way, when the number of stages of the timer advance notice is large, the player can have a sense of expectation for the jackpot game state, so that the performance effect of the timer advance notice can be heightened and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, a timer notice that can progress step by step is executed, and when the timer notice progresses to a specific stage, a variation suggesting that a jackpot game state may occur. An icon change notice may be executed. Here, the timer notice includes a first timer notice and a second timer notice. When the first timer notice is timed up and progresses to a specific stage, and when the second timer notice is timed up and progresses to a specific stage The probability that the variable icon change notice is executed and the display mode of the variable icon changes differs between when the game progresses to That is, the execution probability of the changing icon change notice differs depending on the type of timer notice for the same changing icon change notice. Therefore, the interest of the timer notice in general is increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Here, among the variable icon change notices, the execution probability for the variable icon change notice in which the variable icon changes to red (special mode 3) with a relatively high expectation of a big win is different, so that the game interest can be further improved. .

Here, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, as the effect to be executed after the timer notice, the changing icon change notice, the cut-in notice, and the group notice are set. And other notice actions such as "line notice" may be set. Also, as in the first embodiment SP reach and L reach, or so-called "pseudo-ren" and "full rotation reach", is incorporated in the special figure fluctuation pattern, in other words, the production of the special figure fluctuation production The flow is composed of an effect in which the effect time of the special figure fluctuation effect is assigned, and the effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a big win game state may be executed after the timer notice.

Furthermore, after the timer notice, a pending icon change notice in which the pending icon changes may be executed instead of a change notice in which the variable icon changes, such as a variable icon change notice. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the timer notice for the pending icon change notice, based on the winning/failure information, the pattern information, or the special figure variation pattern information of the starting winning prize command. In addition, the timing to execute the pending icon change notice after the timer notice is appropriately set such as when the variable display of the performance symbols is started, between the variable display and the stop display of the performance symbols, and when the stop display of the performance symbols is performed. You can In this case, the timer notice may be executed in the variable display of one production pattern or over the variable display of a plurality of production patterns. Further, in the starting winning process, the final display mode of the variable icon and whether or not to execute the variable icon change notice may be determined based on the look-ahead determination result included in the starting winning command. In this case, further, based on the result of the prefetch determination included in the starting winning command, the timer notice execution determination, the timer notice type determination, and the timer notice effect time determination for the variable icon change notice may be performed. Then, as a look-ahead effect before the start of the special figure variation effect in which the change icon change notice is performed, the timer notice for the change icon change notice may be executed.

In addition, in the second embodiment, there is a possibility that an effect suggesting the execution of the timer notice, like the notice during timer adjustment in the first embodiment, or a timer notice, like the drum notice in the first embodiment, may be executed. Although an effect suggesting that is not executed, these effects may be executed before the timer notice.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the variable icon change notice may be executed after the first timer notice, but it may not be executed. Further, although the cut-in notice and the group notice are not executed after the second timer notice, they may be executed.

7. Other Modifications of First and Second Embodiments Modifications of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first and second embodiments other than those described above will be described below.

For example, after the timer notice of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering the jackpot game state is executed. , a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a high-probability state or a time-saving state. Also, among the jackpot game states, it may be a specific jackpot game state with a relatively large number of rounds, such as a first jackpot game or a third jackpot game. Further, among the high-probability state and the time-saving state, a specific high-probability state and a time-saving state in which the duration of the game state is relatively long may be set. Furthermore, for example, in a non-time-saving state, it is possible to execute a so-called "long open" auxiliary game with a long opening time of the second start port 12, and a timer notice is executed for the "long open" auxiliary game. You can do it.

Further, the specific effect content and the type of effect mode of the timer advance notice in the first embodiment and the second embodiment may be set as appropriate. The specific rendering contents include image contents and a display area. Furthermore, the presentation time of the timer notice and the type of presentation time are not limited to those in the first and second embodiments, and may be set as appropriate. Further, as the effects to be performed after the timer notice, in addition to the effects by images, effects by sounds, effects by actions of operable movable bodies such as the board movable body 55k, and effects by irradiation may be set.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the timer notice is an effect that the time is counted down and the remaining time becomes "0", that is, the game ends when the time is up. In short, the timer notice is an effect that can progress to a specific stage of time up. However, the aspect of progressing to this specific stage is not limited to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and may be set as appropriate.

For example, instead of progressing to a specific stage, a gauge having a plurality of scales may store energy step by step toward the maximum value of the gauge. That is, the timer advance notice progresses in a form that decreases step by step, but may also progress in a form that increases step by step. In this case, multiple maximum values are set, and the maximum value is regarded as the number displayed first in the timer notice, that is, the duration of the timer notice. can be made higher. In addition, as the maximum value of the gauge increases, an effect is executed that suggests a relatively high possibility of entering a jackpot game state, such as SP reach and cut-in notices of cut-in notice mode 3 to cut-in notice mode 5. You may make it easy to be

Also, the aspect of progressing to a specific stage may be such that the tip of the fuse connected to the bomb is ignited and the fire advances toward the bomb, shortening the fuse. In other words, the timer advance notice progresses in a form that gradually decreases, but it may also progress in a form that it decreases continuously. In this case, for example, a plurality of fuse lengths are set, and the length of the fuse is regarded as the numerical value first displayed in the timer notice, that is, the duration of the timer notice. It is also possible to increase the possibility of entering a game state. Alternatively, as the length of the fuse increases, the effect suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of a big winning game state, such as SP reach and cut-in notices of cut-in notice mode 3 to cut-in notice mode 5. can be easily executed. Alternatively, the length of the fuse may be replaced by the speed at which the fire progresses, and as the speed decreases, the possibility of entering the jackpot game state increases. Alternatively, as the speed slows down, an effect is executed that suggests a relatively high possibility of entering a jackpot game state, such as SP reach and cut-in notices of cut-in notice mode 3 to cut-in notice mode 5. You may make it easy to be

Furthermore, in the timer advance notice of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the time to be counted down, that is, progress of the timer advance notice does not stop, but progress may be temporarily stopped. Therefore, the number of seconds, which is the first number displayed in the timer notice, may not constitute the duration of the timer notice. become longer. Also, the number of seconds may be increased during the countdown, that is, the advance of the timer notice may return. Then, even if the number of seconds displayed at the beginning is the same, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering the jackpot game state when the progress is temporarily stopped or when the progress is reversed.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big winning game, but besides the big winning opening 14, a winning area that can be opened in the big winning game may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when it is determined to be a specific jackpot symbol type, the game always progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high-probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which game balls can enter when opened is provided at a position where the game balls can reach in the game area 6, and a second big winning device is provided at a position where the game balls can reach. In a predetermined round game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning device by opening the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big winning game. may be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second big winning device A non-specific jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game balls can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Although the opening time of the second big prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big prize device and the operation mode of the sorting device makes it easy to set the high probability state and the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). , the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

8. Other Inventions Disclosed in the Embodiments The following Inventions A to G are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of inventions A to G, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 and A2, Invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 and B2, Invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 and C2, and Invention D is a generic term for the following inventions C1 and C2. , the following inventions D1 to D4, invention E is the following inventions E1 to E3, invention F is the following inventions F1 to F3, and invention G is the following invention G1 It is a general term for ~G3.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
In a gaming machine capable of making a special game state (jackpot game state/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (SP reach, L reach, etc.) that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur, and a progress effect (timer notice, etc.) that can progress to a specific stage (time up, etc.). ), and a suggestive effect that suggests that the progress effect may be executed (notice during timer adjustment, stop display of timer suggestive pattern, etc.),
The production execution means may execute the special production in response to progressing the progress production to the specific stage,
and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (prediction during timer adjustment, etc.) and a second suggestive effect (stop display of a timer suggestive pattern, etc.) different from the first suggestive effect.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The probabilities of execution of the progression performance are different between when the first suggestion performance is executed and when the second suggestion performance is executed.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
In a gaming machine capable of making a special game state (jackpot game/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (SP reach, L reach, etc.) that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur, and a progress effect (timer notice, etc.) that can progress to a specific stage (time up, etc.). ), and a suggestive effect that suggests that the progress effect may be executed (notice during timer adjustment, stop display of timer suggestive pattern, etc.),
The production execution means may execute the special production in response to progressing the progress production to the specific stage,
The special effects include a first special effect (such as SP reach) that suggests a relatively high possibility of the special game state, and a relatively low possibility of the special game state. It is characterized by having a second special effect (such as L reach) to be performed.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (prediction during timer adjustment, etc.) and a second suggestive effect (stop display of a timer suggestive pattern, etc.) different from the first suggestive effect,
When the progress performance progresses to the specific stage, the probability of the first special performance being executed differs between when the first suggestive performance is executed and when the second suggestive performance is executed. It is characterized by

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
In a gaming machine capable of making a special game state (jackpot game/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (SP reach, L reach, etc.) that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur, and a progress effect (timer notice, etc.) that can progress to a specific stage (time up, etc.). ), and a suggestive effect that suggests that the progress effect may be executed (notice during timer adjustment, stop display of timer suggestive pattern, etc.),
The production executing means is
The special effect may be executed in response to advancing the progress effect to the specific stage,
The progress effect includes a first progress effect (such as a timer notice of timer notice mode 1) that suggests that the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively high, and a relative possibility of entering the special game state. It is characterized by having a second progress effect (timer notice of timer notice mode 2, etc.) that suggests that the value is low.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (prediction during timer adjustment, etc.) and a second suggestive effect (stop display of a timer suggestive pattern, etc.) different from the first suggestive effect,
A probability that the first progress effect is executed differs between when the first suggestive effect is executed and when the second suggestive effect is executed.

8-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
In a gaming machine capable of making a special game state (jackpot game/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (SP reach, L reach, etc.) that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur, and a progress effect (timer notice, etc.) that can progress to a specific stage (time up). , a specific effect that suggests that the progress effect may be executed (drum notice, etc.), and a suggestive effect that suggests that the progress effect will be executed (timer adjustment notice, stop display of timer suggestive pattern etc.),
The production executing means is
When executing the progress effect, the specific effect may be executed, and then the suggestive effect may be executed,
When the progress effect is not executed, the specific effect may be executed, but the suggestive effect is not executed after the specific effect is executed.

8-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
The effect executing means may execute a predetermined advance notice effect (ready, group notice, etc.) without executing the suggestive effect after executing the specific effect when the progress effect is not executed. do.

8-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D2,
The advance notice effect is a effect suggesting that the special game state is less likely than the special effect.

8-4-4. Invention D4
The gaming machine according to invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions D1 to D3,
The progress effects include a first progress effect suggesting that the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively high, and a second progress effect suggesting that the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively low. and there is
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (prediction during timer adjustment, etc.) and a second suggestive effect (stop display of a timer suggestive pattern, etc.) different from the first suggestive effect,
A probability that the first progress effect is executed differs between when the first suggestive effect is executed and when the second suggestive effect is executed.

8-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
In a gaming machine that may be in a special game state (jackpot game/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (cut-in notice, group notice, change icon change notice, etc.) that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state, and progress to a specific stage (time-up, etc.). Includes a progress effect (timer notice, etc.),
The production execution means may execute the special production in response to progressing the progress production to the specific stage,
The progress effects include a first progress effect (first timer notice, etc.) and a second progress effect (second timer notice, etc.) different from the first progress effect,
The special effects include a first special effect (cut-in notice, group notice) and a second special effect (fluctuation icon change notice) different from the first special effect,
When the first progress effect progresses to the specific stage, the first special effect is more likely to be executed than the second special effect,
The second special effect is more likely to be executed than the first special effect when the second progress effect progresses to the specific stage.

8-5-2. Invention E2
The game machine according to invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
The first special effect is not executed when the second progress effect progresses to the specific stage.

8-5-3. Invention E3
The gaming machine according to invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
A performance mode of the first progress performance and a performance mode of the second progress performance are different.

8-6-1. Invention F1
The gaming machine according to invention F1 is
In a gaming machine that may be in a special game state (jackpot game/high base game state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121 etc.) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effects include a special effect (cut-in notice, group notice, change icon change notice, etc.) that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state, and progress to a specific stage (time-up, etc.). Includes a progress effect (timer notice, etc.),
The production execution means may execute the special production in response to progressing the progress production to the specific stage,
There are multiple types of process contents (production time of timer notice) up to the specific stage in the progress production,
The special performance includes a high-expectation special performance (cut-in notice of cut-in notice modes 3 to 5, group notice of group notice mode 3, special mode 3 to There are multiple types including 5 fluctuation icon change notice etc.),
When the process content up to the specific stage is a special process content, the high-expectation special effect is more likely to be executed than when it is other process content,
The progress effects include a first progress effect (first timer notice, etc.) and a second progress effect (second timer notice, etc.) different from the first progress effect,
The special process content is more likely to occur in the first progress presentation than in the second progress presentation.

8-6-2. Invention F2
The game machine according to invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
The process content is characterized in that it is the number of steps up to the specific step in the progress rendering.

8-6-3. Invention F3
The gaming machine according to invention F3 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
The process content is characterized in that it is a length up to the specific stage in the progress rendering.

8-7-1. Invention G1
The game machine according to invention G1 is
Judgment information (special symbol Acquisition means for acquiring random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, special figure variation pattern random numbers, etc. (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S211 and step S218),
Storage means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing step S213 and step S220) capable of storing the determination information obtained by the obtaining means;
By the establishment of the second condition (end of the special figure variable display when the reservation order is 1), the determination means for performing the determination based on the determination information stored in the storage means (steps S1602, 1603, 1609, 1610 A game control microcomputer 101) that performs
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121, etc.) capable of executing a prescribed production using production means including prescribed display means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable device 55, etc.) , and
In the predetermined effect, a special display mode ( special modes, etc.) and special effects (variable icon change notice, etc.), and progress effects (timer notice, etc.) that can progress to a specific stage (time up, etc.)
The production execution means may execute the special production in response to progressing the progress production to the specific stage,
The progress effects include a first progress effect (first timer notice, etc.) and a second progress effect (second timer notice, etc.) different from the first progress effect,
A probability of executing the special performance is different between when the first progress performance progresses to the specific stage and when the second progress performance progresses to the specific stage.

8-7-2. Invention G2
The gaming machine according to invention G2 is
A gaming machine according to invention G1,
The effect execution means may execute the progress effect based on the determination result by the determination means,
The special effect is characterized by being a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special game state will occur.

8-7-3. Invention G3
The game machine according to invention G3 is
A gaming machine according to invention G1,
Before the second condition is satisfied, based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, advance determination means (step S212, It further comprises a game control microcomputer 101 etc. that performs step S219,
The production execution means may execute the progress production based on the result of the preliminary determination,
The special effect is characterized by being a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special game state will occur.

PY1... Pachinko machine 1... Game board 11... First starting hole 11a... First starting hole sensor 12... Second starting hole 12a... Second starting hole sensor 14... Big winning hole 14a... Big winning hole sensor 50... Image display Device 50a Display unit 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 55 Board movable device 55k Board movable body 100 Game control board 101 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control board 121 Production control microcomputer 140 Image control board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of creating a special game state advantageous to a player,
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The predetermined effect includes a progress effect that can progress to a specific stage, and a specific effect that suggests that the progress effect or another effect different from the progress effect may be executed,
The progress effects include a first progress effect and a second progress effect suggesting that the special game state is more likely than the first progress effect,
In the specific effect , the suggestive effect may be executed after executing the common effect suggesting that the suggestive effect suggesting that the progress effect may be executed,
As the suggestive effect, there are a time when a first suggestive effect is executed and a time when a second suggestive effect different from the first suggestive effect is executed ,
The production executing means is
When executing the second progress effect, the specific effect is executed, and there are times when the first suggestive effect is executed and times when the second suggestive effect is executed within the effect of the specific effect,
The probability that the second progress effect is executed differs between when the first suggestive effect is executed and when the second suggestive effect is executed,
When the progress effect is not executed, the specific effect may be executed, but in the effect of the specific effect, the advance effect different from the progress effect is executed without executing the suggested effect after the common effect. A game machine characterized in that there are times when a performance suggesting that the game will be played is executed, and then the different announcement performance is executed.

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