JP6974881B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit based on the ball entering the starting port, and based on the result of the determination. , The jackpot game is executed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is provided with a short jackpot (first hit) and a long jackpot (second hit), which is more advantageous for the player than the short jackpot. There is.

Like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, by stopping and displaying the effect symbols in a specific combination in a variable effect (suggestion effect), it is suggested that the result of the determination is a short jackpot. Is possible.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-005367

However, if the suggestion effect suggesting that the lottery result of winning or not is the first hit is executed in the variation effect, the player is simply discouraged, and the variation after the suggestion effect is executed. It became difficult to enjoy the production, and there was room for improvement in terms of enhancing the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A game control means that draws a lottery based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of executing a variable effect suggesting whether or not a hit is achieved based on the result of the lottery.
As the hit, a first hit and a second hit that is more advantageous to the player than the first hit are provided.
The game control means is
Based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance, the lottery is performed.
It is possible to hold a lottery based on entering the ball into the entrance.
It is possible to control the ball entry easy state, which makes it easier to enter the ball entry port than the non-ball entry easy state.
The effect control means is
During the execution of the variation effect, the suggestion effect suggesting that the result of the lottery is the first hit can be executed.
After performing the suggested effect, Ri executable der certain promotion effect the result of the lottery is informed whether or not the second contact,
After executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variable effect in the easy-to-enter state, the promotion effect having the same effect mode as the specific promotion effect is not executed.
It is possible to execute the specific promotion effect after executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery held by the game control means when the easy entry state ends.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus, etc. provided with the gaming machine in detail. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the VV lamp provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the periphery of the lower right board lamp provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a variable effect pattern selection table. It is a variable effect pattern selection table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a start winning command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect end processing. It is a flowchart of a special game production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the electric chew driving effect processing. It is a flowchart of V display effect control processing. It is a flowchart of V icon display start processing. It is a flowchart of V icon display end processing. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd prize opening and the operation pattern of a distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the V driving effect image. It is a figure which shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the playability in the same gaming machine, and is the figure for demonstrating the case where the consecutive chan ends. It is a figure for demonstrating the playability in the same gaming machine, and is the figure for demonstrating the case where the continuous chan continues. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of a small hit production. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect in a non-time saving state.

1. 1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment (the present embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a plurality of decorative board lamps 5 (see FIG. 7). A VV lamp 68 is provided on the upper part of the game board 2, and a lower right board lamp 69 is provided on the lower right part of the game board 2. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device (effect means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (display unit), the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later will be displayed. There is an effect symbol display area to perform. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". If a small hit is won, the production symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at the time of winning a small hit.

In addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "effect symbol variable display effect" or simply "variable effect") using the effect symbol as described above, the image display device 7 is performed in parallel with the jackpot game (special game). The big hit effect and the demo effect for waiting for customers are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and the storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the stored number of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) and the second displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 is arranged on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting opening (first starting winning opening, first entry opening) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. It is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable ball entering means) 22 provided with a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, second ball entry port) 21 is provided. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like). The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 corresponds to the "predetermined condition". Further, the second starting port 21 corresponds to the "ball entry port".

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the second starting port 21 is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) provided with a first large winning opening (another special winning opening) 30 is provided. ) 31 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 provided with the second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35 is provided. Is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 6). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second prize-winning device 36, a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region 70 through which a game ball passing through the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second big winning device 36, a second big winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

The second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. It is equipped with 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passing allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. A second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game (special game) described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 9 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big winning device 36, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win a prize in 35.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. A vessel 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operations hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the open pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game is performed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the small hit game or the big hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect that the LED is turned on. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the value (numerical information) of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning is special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (first numerical information storage means) 85a as the first special figure holding, and the prize is won in the second starting port 21. If there is, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (second numerical information storage means) 85b as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and in this embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is 4 (first upper limit number). 2 The upper limit storage number of the special figure reservation storage unit 85b is 1 (second upper limit number).

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the execution of a medium-sized, big-hit game, or small-hit game, the right to the big-hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure holding display 43b is composed of, for example, one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the VV lamp 68 has a left V lamp (first light emitting region) 68a on the left side, a right V lamp (second light emitting region) 68b on the right side, and a lower side. It has a lower character lamp 68c. The left side V lamp 68a and the right side V lamp 68b can each emit light in a V shape, and it can be suggested that the jackpot game can be executed as described later. Further, the left V lamp 68a and the right V lamp 68b form the letter W by arranging them in the left-right direction, and by emitting light together, it suggests a situation where two big hit games can be executed. .. The lower character lamp 68c is a character (DoubleLooP) meaning the game characteristics (characteristics of the specifications) of the game machine 1, and can emit light with the character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower right lamp (light emitting means) 69 can emit light in a W shape and is arranged immediately below the electric chew 22. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the electric chew 22 and the lower right board lamp 69 are both arranged in the right game area 3B, so that the lower right board lamp 69 can emit light near the electric chew 22. There is. Note that FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 (game control means) constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 (effect control means) is a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. To configure. The sub control unit may include at least the sub control board 90.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a and second special figure holding storage unit 85b) and a normal figure holding storage unit 86.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental payout device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 7, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the lower right panel lamp 69, and the VV lamp 68 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. I do. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. It controls the light emission of lamps such as the lamp 5, the lower right lamp 69, and the VV lamp 68. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Explanation of big hits, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). In detail, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" as the result of the lottery of the first special symbol, and "big hit" and "small hit" are the result of the lottery of the second special symbol. be. That is, the lottery for the second special symbol does not result in "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

If you win a big hit in the special symbol lottery, you will get a "big hit game (equivalent to a special game)" that opens the first big prize opening 30 with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of big hit) displayed as stopped. Will be executed. When a small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of small hit) displayed as a stop. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit. A "big hit game" (special game) is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won (that is, if one kind big hit is won), a big hit game (one kind big hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are "9R (round) normal jackpot", "4R time saving jackpot", and "9R time saving jackpot" as the types of jackpots. The "9R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 9R. The "4R time saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 4R. The "9R time saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 9R. In each big hit, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

In addition, "9R normal jackpot" and "4R time saving jackpot" may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1). On the other hand, there is a possibility that the "9R time saving jackpot" will be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2). When the "9R normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, the "special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "4R time saving jackpot" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special figure 1_time saving symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "9R time saving jackpot" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, "special figure 2_time saving symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. The "9R time saving jackpot" corresponds to the "second hit".

On the other hand, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. If the game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big hit is won and the game continues over 9R. A big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. When these two types of big hit games are executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as a small hit game corresponds to the first round. Therefore, the total number of rounds at this time is 10R. Further, in the small hit game and the big hit game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round.

More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the types of small hits are "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "10R time saving small hit C", and "10R normal small hit". There is. For each type of small hit, a small hit game is performed, and if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, a big hit game (type 2 big hit game) is performed. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. "10R time saving small hit A" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, "10R time saving small hit B", "10R time saving small hit C", and "10R normal small hit" are small hits that can pass V without fail if the game is played by right-handed. .. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. This point will be described in detail later. In addition, "10R time saving small hit C" corresponds to "second hit". Further, "10R normal small hit" corresponds to "first small hit".

In each type of small hit game, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the time-saving small hit A is about 4.6 seconds, the time-saving small hit B is 21 seconds, and the time-saving small hit C and the normal small hit are 0.008 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit is the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 for the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. To change. This creates a pass-open pattern in which V can pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-pass open pattern in which V cannot pass (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game. The passing opening pattern corresponds to the first opening pattern. Further, the non-passing open pattern corresponds to the second open pattern. The details of the pass-open pattern and the non-pass-open pattern will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit. Specifically, in "10R time reduction small hit A", the game state is described later after the execution of the two-kind big hit game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 9R with the maximum opening time per 1R being 29.5 seconds. It is a hit to control to "time saving state and high base state". However, since "10R time saving small hit A" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is rarely executed.

In addition, "10R time-saving small hit B" and "10R time-saving small hit C" are set after the execution of the two-kind big hit game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 9R with the maximum opening time per 1R being 29.5 seconds. This is to control the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later. In the "10R normal small hit", the maximum opening time per 1R is set to 29.5 seconds from the 2nd to the 5th R, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened, and the maximum opening time per 1R is from the 6th to the 10th R. After executing the two-kind jackpot game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with 0.1 seconds, the game state is controlled to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later. That is, in this "10R normal small hit", the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is extremely short from the 6th R to the 10th R, and it is not expected to win the first big winning opening 30. That is, only a total of 4Rs from the 2nd to the 5th Rs are hits of the actual 4Rs in which a prize can be expected to the first large winning opening 30. It should be noted that the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R in the two-kind big hit game is one.

Further, "10R time saving small hit A" and "10R time saving small hit B" may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol. On the other hand, "10R time saving small hit C" and "10R normal small hit" may be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol. When the "10R time saving small hit A" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "Special figure 1_small hit symbol 1 with time saving" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "10R time reduction small hit symbol B" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special figure 1_small hit symbol 2 with time reduction" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "10R time reduction small hit C" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, "special figure 2_small hit symbol 3 with time reduction" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Further, when the "10R normal small hit" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, the "special figure 2_small hit symbol without time reduction" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 50% for the 9R normal jackpot and 50% for the 4R short-time jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery for the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 9R time-saving jackpots. In addition, the probability of distribution to each small hit in the lottery of the first special symbol is 99% for 10R time saving small hit A (small hit that can pass V), and 10R time saving small hit B (small hit that can pass V). Is 1%. In addition, the probability of distribution to each small hit in the lottery of the second special symbol is 50% for 10R short-time small hit C (time-saving small hit that can pass V), and 10R normal small hit (normal small hit that can pass V). Is 50%. The distribution rate to each big hit in the lottery of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 and the distribution rate to each small hit in the lottery of the first special symbol can be changed as appropriate. Further, the distribution rate to each big hit in the lottery of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 and the distribution rate to each small hit in the lottery of the second special symbol can be changed as appropriate.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the effect symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). It should be noted that the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a variable time shortening function.

The state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table defined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIGS. 11 and 12). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in the time saving state and does not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating.

Under the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently than when these functions are not operating. Then, the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state. The high base state corresponds to the "privilege game state".

In the high base state (the situation where the time saving state is operating), the function for increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is not operating (see FIG. 13), but the function for increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is activated. You may. That is, in the auxiliary game executed in the high base state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened may be larger than that in the auxiliary game executed in the non-time saving state. Further, in the high base state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated. That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the low base state may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the high base state may be set relatively high. In this case, it is advisable to set the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the low base state to "zero". This is because it is possible to prevent the lottery of the second special symbol from being executed in the low base state. That is, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an aggressive game aimed at executing a small hit game based on the lottery of the second special symbol despite the low base state.

Furthermore, the high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22, and the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is more easily released than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, "4R time saving big hit", "9R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", or "10R time saving small hit" The gaming state after the jackpot game executed by winning "C" is a time-saving state and a high-base state. The time saving state and the high base state are terminated when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (99 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. The time-saving state and the high base state correspond to the "easy ball entry state".

Further, the game state after the big hit game executed by winning the "9R normal big hit" or the "10R normal small hit" is a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 8). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "normal gaming state". When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state. The non-time saving state and the low base state correspond to the "non-ball entry easy state".

In the high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the second starting port 21. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to make the first starting port 20 win a game ball.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 36. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 18 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

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

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area sensor, which will be described later. Execute the process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 18), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main process is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached one (the second upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached one (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than one (that is, not). (NO in S204), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (value of label-TRND-A), the value of the hit type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -The value of TRND-RC) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (value of label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are used as the second value. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 of the special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 15 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, the current special figure 2 number of reserved balls is "1" and the current game state is a time saving state, the jackpot random number is "65300", the hit type random number is "1", the reach random number is "1", If the variation pattern random number is "48", the command "F2H1BH" is specified as the second start winning command by referring to the second start opening and the part in the time saving state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, F2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 1AH)).

The classification of each random number in the table shown in FIG. 15 is based on the respective random number determination tables (big hit determination table in FIG. 10A, hit type determination table in FIG. 10B, reach determination table in FIG. 10C, and so on. It corresponds to the classification in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. Therefore, the identified second start winning command includes information on whether or not a big hit is successful, whether or not a small hit is successful, the type of special symbol, whether or not there is a reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is the type of starting port (whether the first starting port 20 is won or the second starting port 21 is won). Information to specify. Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is information for designating the gaming state (whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state). Further, among the lower two-digit commands in hexadecimal, the value of the upper digit is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see the remarks in the margins of FIGS. 14 and 15). Further, the value of the lower digit of the lower command is information for designating whether or not a big hit is successful, whether or not a small hit is successful, the type of special symbol, whether or not there is reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), this process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (the first upper limit number). (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 reaches four (YES in S210), this process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S210), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S212).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the hit type random number counter (label-) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). The value of the TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 9A). A numerical group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 2 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, the current special figure 1 holding ball is "1" and the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, the jackpot random number is "65300", the hit type random number is "50", the reach random number is "1", If the variation pattern random number is "1", the command "E1H13H" is specified as the first start winning command by referring to the first start opening and the non-time saving state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command contains information specifying whether the jackpot is successful, the small hit is successful, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal figure holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 9 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently stored in the RAM 84's normal symbol hold storage unit 86. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 22 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination table (hit) shown in FIG. 10 (D) is read. It is determined whether or not the determination value is a hit based on "1" to "65535"). Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing losing symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (E), if the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of a normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 23 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the large winning opening device (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation" is performed in each of these stages. Status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 "is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1011). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later are described. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, there is no loss in the lottery based on the second special figure hold, and the small hit is always won except when the big hit is won, and in the small hit game, the specific area 39 can always be passed. It has become. That is, if the lottery based on the second special figure hold is made, the big hit game is always executed (the big hit is won). This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 25 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65300" to "65535" (see FIG. 10A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 10 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the jackpot type (big hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the processing is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "65299" (FIG. 10 (A)). See the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3500" (special figure of FIG. 10A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of special figure 2 than in the lottery of special figure 1.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out to obtain FIG. 10 (B). ), The small hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1109). After determining the small hit type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110). Finish the process. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "miss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol (S1111). This process is completed. In this embodiment, the result may be "missing" in the lottery of Special Figure 1, while the small hit winning probability in each lottery may not be "missing" in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Is set (see FIG. 10 (A)).

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. It will be described collectively with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time reduction state (whether or not the time reduction flag is ON). (S1301).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and the non-time saving state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12). And the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot (S1303). If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided.

Further, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the non-time saving state medium and small hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 and the non-time saving state in the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 12). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the small hit (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 10C, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "5" in the time-saving state and "0" to "13" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). In addition, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach and the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the loss with reach in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (the portion corresponding to the loss with reach). S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the non-reach loss table in the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). Select the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the state and no reach loss, and the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and no reach loss in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S1308). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 27, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the judgment table and the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. conduct. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the time-saving medium jackpot table (the portion of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot, and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time saving state and the part corresponding to the jackpot (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time-saving state and small hit, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-saving state and the portion corresponding to the small hit (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), the loss table with reach during the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the loss with time reduction and reach, FIG. 12). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1313), there is no reach loss table in the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time-saving state and no reach loss, FIG. 12). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in (S1315).

In the fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12), there is no reach loss. The function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 26, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and this process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1316 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 11). , FIG. 12) is determined (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S1607) and start the jackpot game opening (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (S1609). At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the jackpot is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S1612) and start the small hit game opening (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning small hit (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to the value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process is completed.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the special symbol change executed during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times is decremented by 1 (S1702), and whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" is determined (S1703). If it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1704). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "99" at the time of transition to the time saving state. This point will be described later. After that, in step S1705, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the game state information just set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and ends this process.

[Special electric bonus processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game (special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the big hit has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether or not the time has passed or the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first big winning opening 30 is open in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command is set (S2010) and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, set the jackpot end flag and finish the process (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed, and this process is completed.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the big hit game executed this time is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time". It is determined whether or not the game is a big hit game executed by winning the "short hit B", "9R short hit big hit", or "10R short hit small hit C") (S2101). If the determination result in step S2101 is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), the time saving counter is set to "99" (S2103), and this process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a reduced working hours state and a high base state (privilege game state). This privileged game state ends when either the condition that the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 99 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game executed this time is a normal hit (that is, "9R normal jackpot" or 10R normal small hit, see FIG. 8), that is, if the determination result in step S2101 is NO. This process is completed without performing steps S2102 and S2103.

[Special electric bonus processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 2 is a process for executing a small hit game (special game) that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. be. As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of winning small hit (S2304).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the 2nd big winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd big winning opening 35 (Fig. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this processing is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 33, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has elapsed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 36) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter will be cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status will be set to "1". Set (S2315) to finish the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned off (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command is set (S2322) and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 19). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 29), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 29) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( Perform S2502) and perform V validity period setting processing (S2503).

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

As shown in FIG. 51 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, it is controlled to a pass-allowed state (a state shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) for 4600 ms. This is called the 1st V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 16392 ms. This is called the open interval. After that, it is controlled to allow passage again for 4600 ms. This is called the 2nd V opening. Then, it is controlled to the passage blocking state for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closed interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ first V opening ⇒ interval between opening ⇒ second V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection by the specific area sensor 39a as valid. As shown in FIG. 51 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball passing through the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timekeeping using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (28600 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502. It is determined whether or not 51 (c))) has elapsed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this processing is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 51, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are three opening patterns shown in FIGS. 51 (b), (e), and (f) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 51 (a) shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 51 (b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. That is, it is an open pattern selected when "10R time saving small hit C" or "10R normal small hit" (see FIG. 8) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern (first passing opening pattern) capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this first pass opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the first V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 51 (b) and 51 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. In addition, the time required for the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 to reach the placement position of the distribution member 71 is 3000 ms (the first V opening of the distribution member 71 is performed from the timing when the second large winning opening 35 is closed. It is shorter than the time until the end timing).

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 51 (e) is an opening pattern selected when the “10R time saving small hit B” (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1. This opening pattern is also a passing opening pattern (second passing opening pattern) capable of passing through the specific area 39. The opening time is different between the second pass opening pattern and the above-mentioned first pass opening pattern.

More specifically, this second passage opening pattern closes the second large winning opening 35 for 21000 ms, then opens the second large winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second large winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern is an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 21000 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the second V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 51 (e) and 51 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 51 (f) is an opening pattern selected when the “10R time saving small hit A” (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern in which passage to the specific region 39 is substantially impossible.

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 2008ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 2008 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the first V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 51 (f) and 51 (c)). The period in which the opening of the first V of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second large winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this open pattern is selected, the game ball rarely passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 51, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in any of the three open patterns according to the type of small hit. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second large winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, a small hit game that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35 (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 51 (b) and special 1V passing small hit in FIG. 51 (e)). And, it is possible to execute a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 51 (f)) in which the specific area 39 cannot be passed even if the second large winning opening 35 is won at any timing. It is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor for counting the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second large winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 19). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 36, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 35). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 51 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), and the V passage command is set (S2604) to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 50. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining various advance notice effects. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (effect symbol variation effect, opening effect associated with big hit game or small hit game, open game effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. do. In addition, the effect pattern variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect". The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the sub-control board 90 executes various effects by the image control board 100. 5. The VV lamp 68 and the lower right lamp 69 are made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the process is completed, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), the input process (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right board lamp 69 emit light at the timing suitable for the production, in the other processing (S4304) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later. The created lamp data is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, according to the lamp data, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right panel lamp 69 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode. The light emitting mode of the VV lamp 68 and the lower right lamp 69 will be described later.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, the electric chew driving notification process described later is performed (S4302). Subsequently, the V display effect control process (S4303) described later is performed (S4303). Subsequently, the V icon display start processing (S4304) described later is performed (S4304). Subsequently, the V icon display switching process (S4305) described later is performed. Subsequently, the V icon display end process (S4306) is performed (S4306).

In the V icon display start processing (S4304) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process of starting the display of the V icon image. Here, the V icon image is a game in which the player wins a big hit or a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2, the big hit game can be executed, and the type of the previous hit (see FIG. 8). It is a kind of effect image displayed on the display screen 7a that can be grasped by a person. The V icon image includes a first V icon image AC1 and a second V icon image AC2. If only the 1st V icon image AC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, one big hit or one small hit can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, one big hit game can be executed, and the previous big hit game can be executed. It is possible to make the player understand that the type of hit is a 10R normal small hit (see FIG. 8). Further, if the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a, the big hit or the small hit is won twice in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the two big hit games are executed. It is possible to let the player know that the previous hit type was either 4R time saving big hit, 10R time saving small hit B, 9R time saving big hit, or 10R time saving small hit C. It has become.

In the V icon display switching process (S4305) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays V icon images (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a while the effect control microcomputer 91 is executing the variation effect. Determine if it is displayed. If it is determined that the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) is displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 is used for the variation effect. During execution, it is determined whether or not the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started. When it is determined that the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R has started, it is determined whether or not only the first V icon image AC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. If it is determined that only the first V icon image AC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 64 (b) and 67 (b)), FIG. 64 (b) or FIG. 67 on the display screen 7a. The first V icon for switching between the display of the first V icon image AC1 smaller (the display size is smaller) than the first V icon image AC1 shown in (b) and the first V icon area 7b where the first V icon image AC1 is displayed. The display switching effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, when the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, the first V icon image AC1 is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a, and the first V icon shown in FIG. 64 (b) or FIG. 67 (b). It will be displayed in a smaller size than the image AC1 (see FIGS. 64 (c) and 67 (c)). Further, the first V icon area 7b is clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line on the display screen 7a, and is actually displayed (see FIGS. 64 (c) and 67 (c)). Further, when the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) is not displayed on the display screen 7a, or while the variable effect is being executed, the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R starts. If not, the V icon display switching process (S4305) ends as it is.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in the V icon display switching process (S4305) that the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 57 (c). ), FIG. 61 (c)), the first V icon image AC1 smaller (smaller in display size) than the first V icon image AC1 shown in FIG. 57 (c) or FIG. 61 (c) on the display screen 7a. The first V icon area 7b on which the first V icon image AC1 is displayed, and the second V icon image AC2 smaller (smaller in display size) than the second V icon image AC2 shown in FIG. 57 (c) or FIG. 61 (c). , The second V icon display switching effect command for switching to the display with the second V icon area 7c on which the second V icon image AC2 is displayed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, when the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed in FIG. 57 (c) or FIG. 61 (c) below the display screen 7a. ) Is displayed in a smaller size than the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 (see FIGS. 57 (d) and 60 (d)). Further, the first V icon area 7b and the second V icon area 7c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line on the display screen 7a, and are actually displayed (FIGS. 57 (d) and 60 (d)). reference).

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4307). Next, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4308).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp processing (S4309). In the lamp processing (S4309), lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right panel lamp 69) is created, and the time of the light emission effect is managed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4307) is performed. In the voice control process (S4310), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. Then, other processing such as updating various random numbers for determining the effect is executed (S4311), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it has been received, the game status update process (S4402) is performed. In the game state update process (S4402), the game provided in the RAM 94 is based on the game state information (information on whether or not the time is shortened, information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc.) included in the game state specification command. Update the status status and the value of the time saving effect counter. As a result, not only the main control board 80 side but also the sub control board 90 side holds the game state information.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if has received it, performs a start winning command analysis process described later (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a variation effect start process described later (S4406).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs a variation effect end process described later (S4408).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process described later (S4410).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process described later (S4412).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4414). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4414), the V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In this embodiment, the V-passage notification image 6D shown in FIG. 51 (c) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. The V passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as displaying a character image other than V or outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4415), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol change start command or a normal symbol change stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Starting prize command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the start winning command analysis process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the start winning command (S4501). As already described, the start winning command includes the information shown in the command analysis content column of the tables of FIGS. 14 and 15, and the information on the number of pending numbers. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the effect control microcomputer 91 holds the start winning command related to the entry of the starting port of either the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 depending on whether or not the time saving state is reached. You can see how many pieces there are.

In step S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the time is shortened. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, if the lower digit of the upper command of the start winning command is "2", it indicates that the time is shortened. As described above, it may be determined whether or not the time is shortened based on the game state status updated by the game state update process (S4402). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S4502), this process is completed, and if it is in the time saving state (YES in S4502), the process proceeds to step S4503.

In step S4503, it is determined whether or not the command is a start winning command related to the entry of the second starting opening 21 (S4503). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, if the upper digit of the upper command of the start winning command is "F", it indicates that the starting winning command is related to the entry of the second starting opening 21. If it is not a start winning command related to the entry of the second starting port 21, that is, if it is a starting winning command related to the entry of the first starting port 20 (NO in S4503), this process is completed and the entry of the second starting opening 21 If it is a start winning command related to (YES in S4503), proceed to step S4504.

In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect in-progress flag is ON (S4503). The special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is a flag indicating whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is in progress. As will be described later, the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned on when the special figure 2 variation effect start command is set (see S4606 in FIG. 43), and is turned off when the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set. (S4704 in FIG. 44) flag. In this way, if the special figure 2 variation effect flag is not ON (NO in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4505, and if it is OFF (YES in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4509.

That is, in the start winning command analysis process (S4402), when the ball enters the first start port 20 (NO in S4502) or in the non-time saving state (NO in S4502), the process ends. On the other hand, if the time is shortened (YES in S4502) and the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) and the change of the second special symbol is not displayed (NO in S4504). , Step S4505. On the other hand, if the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed (YES in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4509.

To proceed to step S4505, first turn on the V display flag. As will be described later, the V display flag is a flag for executing a V display effect for displaying the effect image 6A (see FIG. 56B) of the V display mode on the display screen 7a. The V display effect will be described later.

Next, in step S4506, V lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the VV lamp 68 to emit light is set in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. When the V lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode in which the left V lamp 68a lights in a predetermined light emitting color (for example, yellow). .. In the light emission of the first light emission mode, the right side V lamp 68b and the lower character lamp 68d do not emit light, but the right side V lamp 68b and the lower character lamp 68 are made less noticeable than the left side V lamp 68a. It may emit a small amount of light.

Subsequently, in step S4507, the first V sound effect data (one of the above-mentioned voice data) is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. When the first V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), the first notification sound (first specific notification sound) called "Pully" is output from the speaker 67. The first notification sound is a relatively high sound, and is a sound that makes it easy for the player to recognize that an advantageous situation has occurred in which the jackpot game can be executed.

Then, in step S4508, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the electric chew driving reduction flag is a flag for displaying the driving promotion image 7Y (see FIG. 56B) of the reduced display mode (second display mode) on the display screen 7a. In the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode, an image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a, and the characters "Aim for the electric chew" are displayed. Is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the electric chew 22. In this way, after step S4508, this process is completed.

On the other hand, when proceeding to step S4509, first, the VV display flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the VV display flag is a flag for executing a VV display effect of displaying the effect image 6B (see FIG. 56 (c)) of the VV display mode on the display screen 7a. The VV display effect will be described later.

Next, in step S4510, VV lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the VV lamp 68 to emit light is set in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. When the VV lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), the VV lamp 68 has a predetermined emission color (for example, yellow) for the left V lamp 68a, the right V lamp 68b, and the lower character lamp 68c. It will emit light in the second light emitting mode of lighting. In the light emission of the second light emission mode, the light emission by the letter W is more conspicuous than the light emission of the first light emission mode described above.

Subsequently, in step S4511, the second V sound effect data (one of the above-mentioned voice data) is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. When the second V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), the second notification sound (second specific notification sound) called "Puin" is output from the speaker 67. The second notification sound is a relatively high sound like the first notification sound, and is louder than the second notification sound. Therefore, the second notification sound is a sound that makes it easier for the player to recognize that a more advantageous situation has occurred than the first notification sound. The second notification sound may be a sound that is easier for the player to recognize a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the first notification sound, for example, a sound higher than the first notification sound, a sound longer than the first notification sound, or the like. There may be.

Then, in step S4512, the electric chew driving end flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the electric chew driving end flag is a flag for ending the display of the driving promotion image 7Y (see FIG. 56B) in the reduced display mode. After that, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned off (S4513), and the start winning command analysis process (S4402) is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation effect start process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4601). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current game state, symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (FIG. 8). reference). It should be noted that the game state information, the symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processes.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect pattern table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S4601 from a plurality of variation effect pattern tables provided according to the variation pattern. Set (S4602). Then, a variable effect pattern is selected based on this table (S4603). Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the effect (button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the effect button 63, and the effect button 63. The details of the content of the variable effect consisting of the content of the effect (button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect pattern, and the like will be determined.

Specifically, in step S4602, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the information included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S4601 is the information in which the game state information is in a time-saving state and a high base state. When the information is the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (S1003), the variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 16 is selected (S4602). Then, based on the variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 16, the variation effect pattern is selected from the variation effect pattern Q1, the variation effect pattern Q2, the variation effect pattern Q3, the variation effect pattern Q4, the variation effect pattern Q5, or the variation effect pattern Q6. Select one of the variable effect patterns from (S4603).

Further, in step S4602, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the information included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S4601 is the information that the game state information is in the non-time saving state, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003). ), The variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 17 is selected (S4602). Then, based on the variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 17, the variation effect pattern is selected from the variation effect pattern Q11, the variation effect pattern Q12, the variation effect pattern Q13, the variation effect pattern Q14, the variation effect pattern Q15, or the variation effect pattern Q16. Select one of the variable effect patterns from (S4603).

Further, in step S4602, when the effect control microcomputer 91 contains the information included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S4601 as the fluctuation pattern information set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009). , Other variable production patterns will be selected.

At this time, the random number for determining the effect is also acquired and determined. As a result, it is decided what kind of effect will be performed as a variable effect, including the content of the advance notice effect such as the so-called step-up advance notice effect and the chance-up advance notice effect, and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed. Will be done. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4604). Here, among the variable effect start commands, the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect corresponding to the start of the variable display of the special figure 1 is called the special figure 1 variable effect start command, and the variable display of the special figure 2 is displayed. The variable effect start command for starting the variable effect corresponding to the start is referred to as a special figure 2 variable effect start command.

When the variation effect start command (special figure 1 variation start command, special figure 2 variation start command) set in step S4604 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 , A predetermined effect image is read from the ROM 103, and a variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The variation effect pattern is a variation of any one of the variation effect pattern Q1, the variation effect pattern Q2, the variation effect pattern Q3, the variation effect pattern Q4, the variation effect pattern Q5, or the variation effect pattern Q6 (see FIGS. 12 and 16). Special figure 2 for starting the variation effect in the effect pattern When the variation start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103. Read out and on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development production → battle reach and time-saving symbol promotion production are performed variable production, normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development production → story Either a variable effect with reach and time-saving symbol promotion effect, or a variable effect with normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → joint battle reach and time-saving symbol promotion effect will be performed. .. As a result, the image KQ of the mist is displayed on the display screen 7a when the time-saving symbol promotion effect is performed by the variable effect, which constitutes a stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit or a small hit. Notify the player whether or not the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are promoted to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the jackpot that is more advantageous for the player or the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a hit. It is possible.

The variation effect pattern is a variation of any one of the variation effect pattern Q11, the variation effect pattern Q12, the variation effect pattern Q13, the variation effect pattern Q14, the variation effect pattern Q15, or the variation effect pattern Q16 (see FIGS. 12 and 17). When the special figure 2 variation start command for starting the variation effect in the effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103. Read out and on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development effect → battle reach and final symbol promotion effect are performed variable effect, normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → story Either the variable effect where the reach and the final symbol promotion effect is performed, or the variable effect where the normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → joint battle reach and the final symbol promotion effect is performed, will be performed. .. As a result, the character image and the character image SJ indicating the "final symbol promotion chance" are displayed on the display screen 7a when the symbol promotion effect is performed by the variable effect (FIGS. 66 (a) and 69 (a). ), Notify the player that it is the final chance of symbol promotion in the variable effect executed in the non-time saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state. It is possible. In addition, when the symbol promotion effect is being performed by the variable effect, the character image BS indicating "press the button to align 7!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a, thereby producing the final symbol promotion effect to the player. When the button 63 is pressed, it is possible to notify the player that the symbol of the effect symbol may be promoted (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction). In addition, by displaying the button operation promotion image G3 on the display screen 7a while performing the symbol promotion effect in the variable effect, the player can press the effect button 63 in the final symbol promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to notify that it is possible to grasp the result of whether or not the symbol promotion of the effect symbol (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction) is performed.

Following step S4604, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605). If the special figure 2 variable effect start command is set (YES in S4605), the variable effect will be started in response to the start of the variable display in special figure 2, so the special figure 2 variable effect in progress flag is turned on. And (S4606) to finish this process. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variable effect start command is not set (NO in S4605), the variable effect will be started in response to the start of the variable display in special figure 1, so the special figure 2 variable effect in progress flag This process is completed without turning on.

[Variation effect end process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect end process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S4701). Then, the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4702). Here, among the variable effect end commands, the variable effect end command for ending the variable effect corresponding to the stop display of the special figure 1 is called the special figure 1 variable effect end command, and corresponds to the stop display of the special figure 2. The variable effect end command for ending the variable effect is referred to as a special figure 2 variable effect end command.

Following step S4702, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4703). If the special figure 2 variable effect end command is set (YES in S4703), the variable effect will be terminated in response to the stop display of special figure 2, so the special figure 2 variable effect in progress flag is turned off. (S4704). Then, the electric chew driving end flag is turned off (S4705), and this process is completed. When the electric chew driving end flag is turned off in step S4705, in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302, see FIG. 43) described later, if the time is shortened (YES in S5101), the judgment result of step S5102 is obtained. It is judged as NO instead of YES, and the driving notification effect described later will continue. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variation effect end command is not set (NO in S4703), the variation effect will be terminated in response to the stop display of the special figure 1, so the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned off. This process is completed without doing anything.

[Special game effect selection process] The special game effect selection process (S4410) shown in FIG. 45 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of a special game effect to be executed during a big hit game or a small hit game. The special game effect selected here includes an opening effect performed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and an open game effect performed during the opening of the big winning opening and during the interval between the openings. ..

As shown in FIG. 45, in the special game effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is first analyzed (S4801). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of winning determination for a big hit or a small hit.

Next, in the effect control microcomputer 91, whether or not the hit type indicated by the analyzed opening command is "10R time reduction small hit B", that is, whether or not the small hit that can pass V that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 Determine if not (S4802). If it is "10R time saving small hit B" (YES in S4802), select the production pattern of the special game production accompanied by the V driving notification effect as the opening effect (S4803), and proceed to step S4805. The V-driving notification effect is an effect of displaying the V-driving effect image 7Z shown in FIG. 52 on the display screen 7a. The V-driving effect image 7Z is an effect image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by right-handed aiming at the second prize-winning device 36, and the vicinity of the second prize-winning device 36 in the game area shines. It is an image. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the second prize-winning device 36.

This V-driving notification effect is displayed during the opening of "10R time saving small hit B". That is, if the "10R time saving small hit B" (special 1V passing small hit) is won, the game method is shown to the player during the opening period over 21000 ms (see FIG. 51 (e)). Therefore, the player can surely win the two kinds of big hits without missing the opportunity of passing through V. It should be noted that a configuration in which right-handed notification is performed as a part of the fluctuation effect at the time of winning a small hit is also conceivable. However, with such a configuration, the player starts to hit right even though the small hit game has not started yet, and a large number of so-called waste balls (game balls that do not enter the second large winning opening 35) are generated. There is a risk that it will end up. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the right-handed notification is performed during the opening of the small hit game, it is possible to suppress the generation of waste balls as compared with such a configuration.

If it is determined in step S4802 that it is not "10R time reduction small hit B", select a predetermined normal special game production effect pattern according to the type of each hit (S4804), and proceed to step S4805. .. In step S4805, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a special game effect start command for starting the special game effect in the selected effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

When the special game effect start command set in step S4805 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined special game effect image from the ROM 103. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If step S4803 has been executed, the V driving effect image 7Z of the V winning driving notification effect shown in FIG. 52 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Ending effect selection process] The ending effect selection process (S4412) shown in FIG. 46 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 46, in the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is first analyzed (S4901). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of winning determination for a big hit or a small hit.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the analyzed ending command (S4902). Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4903), and this processing is completed. When the ending effect start command set in step S4903 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

[Electric chew driving notification process] As shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the electric chew driving notification process (S4302) after the reception command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIG. 47, in the electric chew driving notification process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the time is shortened (S5101). Whether or not the time is shortened may be determined by referring to the game state status updated by the game state update process (S4402) described above. If it is not in the time saving state (that is, the high base state accompanied by the time saving state) (NO in S5101), this process is completed, and if it is in the time saving state, the process proceeds to step S5102. In step S5102, it is determined whether or not the electric chew driving end flag is ON. The electric chew driving end flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 (in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 42). YES), if the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (YES in S4504), it is a flag that turns ON (S4512).

If the electric chew driving end flag is not ON (S5102), it is determined whether or not the electric chew driving reduction flag is ON (S5103). The electric chew driving reduction flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 42). ), It is a flag that turns ON unless the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S4504) (S4508).

In this way, if the time is shortened and the electric chew driving end flag is OFF (NO in S5102) and the electric chew driving reduction flag is OFF (NO in S5103), the electric chew driving effect start command is issued to RAM94. Set in the output buffer of (S5104). When the electric chew driving effect start command set in step S5104 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the electric chew driving notification effect is started on the display screen 7a. The electric chew driving notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball should be launched aiming at the electric chew 22. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56A, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode (first display mode) is displayed on the display screen 7a when the electric chew driving notification effect is started. .. That is, in the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 56A, an image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed while prompting the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22. "Aim for the electric chew" is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the electric chew 22.

Then, after step S5104, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the lower right lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the lower right lamp 69 to emit light in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. (S5105), this process is completed. When the lower right lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), the lower right lamp 69 emits light in a predetermined emission color (for example, white) directly under the electric chew 22. In this way, the light emission of the lower right lamp 69 makes it possible to direct the player's consciousness to the vicinity of the electric chew 22. Then, as described above, as the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 56A is displayed on the display screen 7a, it becomes possible to make the player more aware of the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22. There is.

On the other hand, in step S5103, if the electric chew driving reduction flag is ON (YES in S5103), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the electric chew driving effect reduction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5106), and this process is performed. To finish. When the electric chew driving effect reduction command set in step S5106 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the reduced display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 56B. The driving promotion image 7Y of is displayed. In the driving promotion image 7Y shown in FIG. 56 (b), although it is smaller than the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 56 (a), an image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed. At the same time, the text "Aim for the electric chew" is displayed. This makes it possible to encourage the player to continue driving into the electric chew 22 and to be aware that the situation has changed due to the occurrence of the second special figure hold. The effect of displaying the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is also an electric chew driving notification effect.

On the other hand, if the electric chew driving end flag is ON in step S5102, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the electric chew driving effect end command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5107). When the electric chew driving effect end command set in step S5107 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the electric chew driving notification effect ends. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (c) from the state shown in FIG. 56 (b), the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a. This makes it possible for the player to know that the driving into the electric chew 22 is finished, and it is possible to prevent unnecessary driving into the electric chew 22.

Then, after step S5107, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the lower right lamp control data set in the predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5108), and ends this process. When the lower right lamp control data is cleared, the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light as shown in FIG. In this way, the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light, and as described above, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a, so that the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22 is completed. It is possible to make people more aware of.

[V display effect control process] As shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V display effect control process (S4303) after the electric chew driving notification process (S4302). As shown in FIG. 48, in the V display effect control process (S4303), first, it is determined whether or not the V display flag is ON (S5201). The V display flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 42). It is a flag that turns ON unless the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S4504) (S4505). If the V display flag is ON (YES in S5201), the V display effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5202).

When the V display effect command set in step S5202 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the V display effect is started on the display screen 7a. The V display effect is for notifying that a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on V passage based on a small hit winning or a jackpot game based on a jackpot winning in the special figure 2 lottery) can be executed once thereafter. It is a production. In this embodiment, when the V display effect is started, the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 56B. The effect image 6A in the V display mode is composed of the characters V displayed in the left effect display area 7L (first display area), which is to the left of the center in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a. As a result, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling that the chance of executing the jackpot game has been obtained once. In the V display effect, the characters "V chance 1 remaining" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a, so that it is easier to understand that there is one chance to execute the jackpot game. ..

After step S5202, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the V display flag in step S5203, and proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the V display flag is ON in step S5201 (NO in S5201), the process proceeds to step S5204 without executing the processes of step S5202 and step S5203.

In step S5204, it is determined whether or not the VV display flag is ON. The VV display flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 42). If the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed (YES in S4504), it is a flag that turns ON (S4509). If the VV display flag is ON (YES in S5204), the VV display effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5205).

When the VV display effect command set in step S5205 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the VV display effect is started on the display screen 7a. The VV display effect is for notifying that a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on V passage based on a small hit winning or a jackpot game based on a jackpot winning in the special figure 2 lottery) can be executed twice thereafter. It is a production. In this embodiment, when the VV display effect is started, the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (c). The effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed in the character V displayed in the left effect display area 7L described above and in the right effect display area 7R which is to the right of the center in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a. It is composed of the letter V. That is, the character W is displayed in a large size by the character V displayed in the left effect display area 7L and the character V displayed in the right effect display area 7R. By displaying this effect image 6B, it is possible to notify that the chance of executing the jackpot game has been obtained twice (double), and to give a feeling of exhilaration more than the above-mentioned V display effect. In the VV display effect, the characters "V chance remaining 2 times" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a, so that it is easier to understand that there are 2 chances to execute the jackpot game. ..

Further, in this VV display effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a) from the state shown in FIG. 56 (c), after the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed, the completion notification image 6C is displayed on the display screen 7a. Will be done. The completion notification image 6C is composed of a mark symbolizing the specifications of the gaming machine 1 and the characters "ready" displayed below the mark. The mark symbolizing the specifications of the gaming machine 1 and the VV lamp 68 have the same design. By displaying the completion notification image 6C, as will be described later, it is possible to clearly notify that the driving to the electric chew 22 is completed and the most advantageous situation for the player is created.

Returning to the description of the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 48. After step S5205, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the VV display flag in step S5206, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the VV display flag is ON in step S5204 (NO in S5204), this process ends without executing the processes of steps S5205 and S5206.

[V icon display start process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V icon display start process (S4304) after the V display effect control process (S4303). As shown in FIG. 49, in the V icon display start processing (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect in-progress flag is ON (S5301). Special Figure 2 If the variable effect in-progress flag is ON (YES in S5301), it is determined whether or not it is in a time saving state (that is, a high base state accompanied by a time saving state) (S5302). Whether or not the time is shortened may be determined by referring to the game state status updated by the game state update process (S4402) described above.

If the time is shortened (YES in S5302), it is determined whether or not the VV display effect on the display screen 7a is completed (S5303). If the VV display effect on the display screen 7a is completed (YES in S5303), it is determined whether or not the V icon is displayed on the display screen 7a (S5304). When the V icon is not displayed on the display screen 7a (NO in S5304), it is larger than the first V icon image AC1 shown in FIG. 57 (d) or FIG. 61 (d) on the display screen 7a (display). Larger than the first V icon image AC1 (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 61 (c)) and the second V icon image AC2 shown in FIG. 57 (d) or FIG. 61 (d) (display size is larger). A first V icon display effect command for displaying the (large) second V icon image AC2 (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 61 (c)) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5305). By displaying the large 1st V icon image AC1 and the large 2nd V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a, it is suggested to the player that he / she will win twice (small hit, big hit) in the lottery of the special figure 2. It is possible to suggest that two jackpot games will be performed. Subsequently, the V icon flag is set to ON (S5308), and this process ends. Here, the V icon flag is a flag indicating that the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 correspond to the "hit suggestion display".

When the first V icon display effect command set in step S5305 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are combined at the center of the display screen 7a. The display is started (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 61 (c)).

If it is determined in step S5302 that the effect control microcomputer 91 is not in the time saving state, that is, in the non-time saving state (that is, the low base state accompanied by the non-time saving state) (NO in S5302), the display screen. It is determined whether or not the first V icon image AC1 is displayed in 7a (S5306). If it is determined that the 1st V icon image AC1 is not displayed on the display screen 7a (NO in S5306), the 1st V icon image shown in FIG. 64 (c) or FIG. 67 (c) on the display screen 7a. A second V icon display effect command for displaying only the first V icon image AC1 (see FIG. 64 (b) or FIG. 67 (b)) larger than AC1 (larger display size) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S5307), the V icon flag is set to ON (S5308), and this process ends. By displaying the 1st V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a, it is suggested to the player that the player wins one time (small hit, big hit) in the lottery of the special figure 2, and one big hit game is executed. It is possible to suggest that this is done (see FIG. 64 (b) or FIG. 67 (b)).

When the second V icon display effect command set in step S5307 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the display of only the first V icon image AC1 is started at the center of the display screen 7a (the display of only the first V icon image AC1 is started. See FIGS. 64 (b) and 67 (b)).

If the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is not ON in step S5301, that is, if the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is OFF (NO in S5301), this process is terminated as it is. If the VV display effect is not completed in step S5303 (NO in S5303), the V icon image is displayed in step S5304 (YES in S5304), or the first V icon is displayed on the display screen 7a in step S5306. In any case of the case where the image AC1 is displayed (YES in S5306), this process is terminated as it is.

[V icon display end process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V icon display end process (S4306) after the V icon display start process (S4304). As shown in FIG. 50, in the V icon display end processing (S4306), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect in-progress flag is ON (S5401). Special Figure 2 If the variable effect in progress flag is ON (YES in S5401), it is determined whether or not the reach effect is being performed while the variable effect is being executed (S5402).

If the reach effect is performed during the execution of the variable effect (YES in S5402), whether or not the V icon image is displayed on the display screen 7a, that is, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2. Is displayed, or whether or not the first V icon image AC1 is displayed (S5403). When the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a, or when only the 1st V icon image AC1 is displayed (YES in S5403), it is displayed on the display screen 7a. Set the V icon display end command to end the display of the displayed V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) in the output buffer of RAM94 (S5404), and turn off the V icon flag (S5404). S5405), this process is terminated.

When the V icon display end command set in step S5404 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the reach effect is performed on the display screen 7a, so that the V icon image (first V icon image) is performed. The display of AC1 and the second V icon image AC2) is terminated. In this embodiment, when the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed below the display screen 7a are displayed (see FIGS. 57 (d) and 61 (d)), the first V The display of the icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 ends and disappears from the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 57 (e), 58, 61 (e), 62). Further, in the present embodiment, when the first V icon image AC1 displayed below the display screen 7a is displayed (see FIGS. 64 (c) and 67 (c)), the first V icon image AC1 is displayed. The display ends and disappears from the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 64 (d), 65, 67 (c), 68).

If the special figure 2 variation effect flag is OFF in step S5401 (YES in S5401), the reach effect is not performed during the execution of the variation effect (NO in S5402), or the V icon image is displayed on the display screen 7a. In any case (NO in S5403) when (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) is not displayed, this process ends as it is.

7. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 53. As shown in FIG. 53, first, in the normal game state, the game is advanced by left-handed. In this way, we aim to win a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1. In addition, although the winning probability is low, if the "10R time saving small hit B" (see FIG. 8) is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the two kinds of big hit games based on the V passage can be obtained.

When a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, if the jackpot is "9R normal jackpot" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of "4R time saving jackpot" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. This distribution rate is 50% each. In this specification, a jackpot that is won without passing through V may be described as a direct hit jackpot. If the winning jackpot is "9R normal jackpot", the game is advanced again with the aim of winning the jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the normal game state.

On the other hand, in the case of "4R time saving jackpot", it is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state. In this short time state and high base state, the player advances the game by hitting right. In this way, we aim to win a big hit based on the lottery in Special Figure 2. There is no loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (see FIG. 10 (A)), and all are small hits except when a big hit is won. Moreover, the small hits won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 pass through the open pattern in the small hit game (opening pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35). (See "10R time saving small hit C", "10R normal small hit" (see FIG. 8), FIGS. 51 (b), (c)). Therefore, as long as the player is correctly executing the game (that is, as long as he / she continues to hit right), the jackpot game will always be executed if the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed. The jackpot (direct hit jackpot) won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is always "9R time saving jackpot" (see FIG. 8).

Further, in this time saving state, the second special symbol hold can be stored up to the upper limit storage number during the variable display of the second special symbol. The upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold of this embodiment is "1". That is, one (predetermined number) of the second special figure hold can be stored during the variable display of the special figure 2. This one second special figure hold will be digested in the subsequent game after the jackpot game.

If a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in a short time state, and if the small hit is "10R normal small hit" (see Fig. 8), the game state after the end of the two-kind big hit game based on V passage. Is normally controlled to the gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of "10R time saving small hit C" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the end of the type 2 big hit game based on V passage is controlled to the time saving state. This distribution rate is 50% each. If the time saving hit (“10R time saving small hit C” or “9R time saving big hit”) is won, the time saving state is controlled again, so that one additional second special figure hold can be accumulated. Therefore, it is possible to execute the jackpot game again based on the second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, and further execute the jackpot game based on the second special figure holding generated in the current time saving state. Can be made to. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, once a jackpot game is executed based on a time-saving symbol (a symbol that will be controlled in a time-saving state), a game in which two jackpot games can be expected to be executed thereafter. It is an opportunity. In other words, it is a so-called two-loop gaming machine when controlled in a time-saving state.

On the other hand, when the small hit won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is "10R normal small hit", it is controlled to the normal gaming state. In this case, the second special figure hold cannot be additionally accumulated. However, there is still one second special figure hold that was saved in the previous time saving state. Therefore, the jackpot game can be executed again based on the second special figure hold. That is, this situation is a situation (a situation advantageous to the player) in which it is easy to execute the jackpot game due to the second special figure hold, which is one of the remaining normal game states. As a result of the lottery based on the second special figure hold in this normal game state, if the time reduction hit is won, the time reduction state is controlled after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, by accumulating the second special figure hold, it becomes possible to obtain the opportunity of the lottery of the special figure 2 again, and the two big hits will be confirmed thereafter. It should be noted that the lottery of Special Figure 2 was won in the time-saving state and the high-base state of this embodiment, and the game was saved in the previous time-saving state and the high-base state in the non-time-saving state and the low-base state. The state in which the lottery based on one second special figure hold and the execution of the jackpot game can be expected corresponds to the "advantageous state".

On the other hand, as a result of the lottery based on the second special figure hold in the normal game state, when the "10R normal small hit" is won, the second special figure hold no longer remains, and the electric support control is performed. Since it has not been executed, it is not possible to newly generate the second special figure hold. Therefore, the situation that is advantageous for the player in terms of the ease of executing the jackpot game is over.

As shown in FIG. 53, if the big hit game based on the "10R normal small hit" is executed in the state where the second special figure hold is not accumulated in the time saving state, after that, the normal without the second special figure hold is executed. It becomes a game state. Therefore, in this case, since the jackpot game cannot be executed based on the second special figure hold, the advantageous situation for the player has ended.

In addition, when the process based on the second special figure hold is completed but the jackpot game cannot be executed after shifting from the time saving state to the normal game state (that is, when the game ball is not passed to the specific area 39). However, after that, it becomes a normal game state without holding the second special figure. Therefore, even in this case, the favorable situation for the player has ended.

Here, the mechanism of the end of continuous chan after the control to the time saving state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be collectively described. It should be noted that the end of Ren-chan is that the jackpot game is no longer easy to execute. First, the case where the consecutive chan ends will be described. When the consecutive chan ends, as shown in FIG. 54, both the change in special figure 2 as the change (change in execution) in the time saving state and the second special figure hold at that time are both "10R normal". It is a case of "small hit". In such a situation, it is no longer controlled to shorten the time, and there is no opportunity to additionally save the second special figure hold. Therefore, two jackpot games are executed and the consecutive chan ends.

On the other hand, when consecutive chans continue, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), at least the change of the special figure 2 as the change in the time saving state and the second special figure hold at that time. One of them is a time saving hit (“10R time saving small hit C” or “9R time saving big hit”). As shown in FIG. 55 (a), if the variation in the special figure 2 as the variation is a reduction of working hours, it is additionally controlled to the reduction of working hours after the end of the first big hit game won in the reduction of working hours. The second special figure hold can be saved. Therefore, it is possible to acquire a jackpot game three times or more.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the change in the special figure 2 as the change is the "10R normal small hit", and the second special figure hold stored during the change in the special figure 2 is a time saving hit. If there is, after the big hit game based on winning the "10R normal small hit" is finished, it is controlled to the normal game state and the second special figure hold cannot be accumulated, but the big hit based on the remaining second special figure hold After the game is over, the time is controlled to be shortened. Then, in the time-saving state, one second special figure hold can be accumulated while executing the change of the special figure 2 again. Therefore, it is possible to acquire four or more jackpot games.

As described above, according to the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the lottery of the special figure 2 is won in a short time, the consecutive chans will continue, so it is advantageous to save the second special figure hold. Since the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold of this embodiment is "1", if one of the second special figure hold, which is the upper limit storage number, is stored during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the upper limit is stored. At that point, it created the most favorable situation for the player. This is because if one second special figure hold occurs during the variable display of the special figure 2, the profit of executing the jackpot game at least twice thereafter is substantially obtained. In this way, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 in the high base state (time saving state and high base state), and the second special figure hold is 1 during the variation display of the special figure 2. The game will be played to create the most favorable situation that is occurring.

In the non-time saving state of the present embodiment, if the lottery result based on one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state is 9R time saving big hit or 10R time saving small hit C, the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. By shifting to, the lottery of the special figure 2 is won, the state where the jackpot game can be expected to be executed is continued, and the lottery result based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state in the non-time saving state. If is a 10R normal small hit, it will not be shifted to the time saving state after the big hit game is over, so there is no opportunity to additionally save the second special figure hold, and the lottery of special figure 2 is won and the big hit. The state in which the game can be expected to be executed ends. If the lottery result based on one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state in the non-time saving state is a 10R normal small hit, it will not be transferred to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game, so an additional second There is no opportunity to save the special figure hold, and the situation where the lottery of special figure 2 is won and the state where the big hit game can be expected ends is "advantageous when the result of the lottery is the first hit in an advantageous state. It corresponds to the situation where the state ends.

8. Flow of effect of time saving state in this embodiment Next, an example of the flow of effect in the time saving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 63. First, in the normal game state, if there is no second special figure hold and the "4R time saving big hit"("10R time saving small hit B" is also acceptable) is won in the lottery of special figure 1, the game state after the big hit game is in the time saving state. Is controlled by. Then, when controlled to the time saving state, in the electric chew driving effect process (S4302) shown in FIG. 53, YES is determined in step S5101, NO is determined in both steps S5102 and S5103, and the electric chew driving effect is produced. The start command is set (S5104).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 56A, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the situation is such that the game ball is driven into the electric chew 22. Then, in step S5105, since the lower right lamp control data is set, the lower right lamp 69 emits light just below the electric chew 22 at the same time as the driving promotion image 7X is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the driving is in the electric chew 22 by both the start of the display of the driving promotion image 7X and the start of the light emission of the lower right lamp 69. In the situation shown in FIG. 56 (a), since it is just after the transition to the time saving state, no game ball has yet entered the second starting port 21, and "V" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The text "0 chances left" is displayed. Further, immediately after the transition to the time saving state, in the situation shown in FIG. 56 (a) in which no game ball has yet entered the second starting port 21, the first special figure holding storage unit 85a is tentatively stored. When the variable display of the first special symbol based on the special symbol reservation is started, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 on the upper left of the display screen 7a is also started. The left small that is stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol from the state where the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is waiting. The variable display of the symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 will be started.

Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 for the first time after being controlled to the time saving state, the effect image 6A of the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 56B. .. In addition, the characters "V chance 1 remaining" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the profit of executing the jackpot game has been obtained once. Further, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode so that only the left V lamp 68a is lit. Therefore, by both the display of the effect image 6A in the V display mode and the light emission in the first light emission mode of the VV lamp 68, it is possible to enhance the impact of gaining the benefit of executing the jackpot game once. Further, at this time, by outputting the first notification sound "Pully" from the speaker 67, it is possible to easily recognize that a situation advantageous to the player has occurred not only visually but also auditorily. ..

At this time, as shown in FIG. 56B, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the situation has changed immediately after the transition to the time saving state, and to grasp that the situation is still to continue driving into the electric chew 22.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is completed and then the variation display of the special figure 2 is started based on the second special symbol hold, in the variation effect start process (S4406) shown in FIG. 43, in step S4606. Special figure 2 The variable effect in progress flag is turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 on the upper left of the display screen 7a is also started. Will be.

After that, when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the variation display of the special figure 2, it is determined as YES in step S4502, step S4503, and step S4504 in the starting winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 42. NS. As a result, the process proceeds to step S4509, and the VV display flag is turned ON. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 48, YES is determined in step S5204, and the VV display effect command is set (S5205).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, the characters "V chance remaining 2 times" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the profit of executing the jackpot game has been obtained twice. At this time, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the second light emitting mode so that the left V lamp 68a, the right V lamp 68b, and the lower character lamp 68c are lit. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the impact of obtaining the benefit of executing the jackpot twice by both the display of the effect image 6B in the VV display mode and the light emission in the second light emission mode of the VV lamp 68. Further, by lighting the lower character lamp 68c with the character "DoubleLooP", it is possible to easily recognize that the situation is such that the loop can be looped at least twice. Further, at this time, it is possible to easily recognize that an advantageous situation has occurred in the auditory sense by outputting the second notification sound "Puin" from the speaker 67. In particular, since the second notification sound is louder than the first notification sound described above, it is possible to recognize that a more advantageous situation has occurred than when the first notification sound is output.

At this time, the electric chew driving end flag is turned ON in step S4512, and YES is determined in step S5102 in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302) shown in FIG. 47. As a result, the command to end the electric chew driving effect is set in step S5107. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the situation is such that the driving into the electric chew 22 is completed, and it is possible to prevent unnecessary driving into the electric chew 22. Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 on the upper left of the display screen 7a is also started.

At this time, the lower right lamp control data is cleared in step S5108. Therefore, at the same time that the driving promotion image 7X is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light directly under the electric chew 22. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize that the situation of driving into the electric chew 22 is completed by both the end of the display of the driving promotion image 7X and the end of the light emission of the lower right lamp 69.

FIG. 57 will be described as an example of a variable effect that can be executed when either the 9R time saving big hit, the 10R time saving small hit C, or the 10R normal small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state. .. The fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 57 is a variation effect based on the battle jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern “P31”, see FIG. 12) or the battle small hit variation (special figure variation pattern “P34”, see FIG. 12). be.

In a time-saving state, a battle jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P31", see FIG. 12) or a battle small hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P34", see FIG. 12) is executed, and a fluctuation effect is executed, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 57 (a) from the state shown in c), after the effect image 6B in the VV display mode is displayed, the completion notification image 6C is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the completion notification image 6C on the display screen 7a, the driving to the electric chew 22 is completed, and the most advantageous situation for the player (the second special figure during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state). It is possible to make the player understand that the situation (a situation in which one hold is accumulated) has been created.

After that, when the VV display effect in the variable effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), a character image indicating "V chance remaining 2 times" is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image indicating "V chance 2 times remaining" on the display screen 7a, the player can win 2 times (big hit, small hit) in the lottery of special figure 2 and 2 times. It is possible to understand that the jackpot game is expected to be executed. After the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 57 (b), as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the display screen is in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the variable effect. In the center of 7a, the first V icon image AC1 suggesting that one jackpot game can be executed and the second V icon image AC2 suggesting that one jackpot game can be executed are displayed in large size. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the variable effect. During the execution, you can win 2 times (big hit, small hit) in the lottery of special figure 2, you can expect to execute 2 big hit games, and the previous lottery result is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving") It is possible to grasp that it is a "big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "9R time saving big hit", or "10R time saving small hit C"). Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), by displaying the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a in a large size, the player recognizes the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2. It is possible to make it easier to do.

After that, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), when the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, it becomes large in the center of the display screen 7a ( The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 (see FIG. 57 (c)) that were displayed (the display size is large) are reduced to the lower side of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 57 (d) (see FIG. 57 (c)). (Display size is small) will be displayed. As shown in FIG. 57 (d), the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, so that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, are displayed at the center of the display screen 7a. Even when the 8R variable display is being performed, the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 do not interfere with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R during the variable display, and are drawn twice in the special figure 2 lottery. Winning a hit (big hit, small hit), expecting to execute two big hit games, and the previous lottery result is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time" It is possible to understand that it is "short hit B", "9R short hit big hit", or "10R short hit small hit C").

During the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 57 (c), FIG. 61 (c). ), Than when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 57 (d) and 61 (d)), the first V icon image AC1, the second V. The icon image AC2 is displayed large. As a result, before the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a, the player can win the big hit or the small hit twice in the special drawing 2 lottery, and twice. The jackpot game can be executed, and the time saving hit in the previous special figure 2 lottery (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "9R time saving big hit", Or, it becomes possible to grasp that the winner has won the "10R time saving small hit C").

Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), a black first V icon image AC1 is displayed and a white second V icon image AC2 is displayed below the display screen 7a. When the display screen 7a shows the player a variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the display screen 7a, the black first V icon image AC1 and the white second V icon image AC2 are displayed. Then, it is possible to win a big hit or a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2 and make it easy to understand that the execution of the big hit game this time is expected.

As shown in FIG. 57 (d), a first V icon area 7b for displaying the first V icon image AC1 and a second V icon for displaying the second V icon image AC2 are displayed in a section below the display screen 7a. It is possible to provide a region 7c. In FIG. 57 (d), the first V icon area 7b and the second V icon area 7c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, and are actually displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, and reach is established. do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a, and the special map variation pattern (special map variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12) is continuously performed. Reach production is performed according to (see).

When the reach shown in FIG. 57 (e) is established, N reach (normal reach) is performed. N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been a "big hit" or a "small hit", and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit or a small hit. .. In the N reach, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually decelerates.

Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), when the reach effect is performed, the first V icon area 7b, the second V icon area 7c, the first V icon image AC1, and the second V icon image displayed on the display screen 7a are performed. The display of AC2 ends and disappears from the display screen 7a (see FIG. 57 (e)). By eliminating the display of the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed on the display screen 7a, the player's attention is changed to the reach performed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the effect. It is possible to change to a production and enjoy the reach production.

Then, a development effect suggesting that it develops into a reach effect for expecting a big hit or a small hit rather than an N reach is executed, and then the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" or "small hit". It is a production that suggests that the possibility is higher than N reach, and it will develop into a battle reach (specific reach production) that is a kind of SP reach that functions as a production to make the player expect a big hit. Become. Here, the battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle each other. Battle reach is a production in which the main character has no winning branch and proceeds to a successful production (victory production) in which the main character defeats the enemy character. The success effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has won a big hit. Further, the battle reach has a winning branch, and may be branched into a success effect in which the main character defeats the enemy character (winning effect) or a failure effect in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (defeat effect). In this case, the success effect may function as an effect that suggests that the player has won a big hit. In addition, the failure effect may function as an effect that suggests that the player has not won a big hit.

In addition, story reach is a production that displays a story related to the main character and finally progresses to a successful production leading to a good ending. Further, the story reach may be a success production or a production that branches into a failure production that does not lead to a good ending. In addition, the joint battle reach is a production in which the main character and his / her ally character cooperate to challenge the battle with the enemy character, and finally, the main character wins the victory production (an example of the success production). Further, in the joint battle reach, a victory effect or a defeat effect in which the main character is defeated (an example of a failure effect) may be used. In any of the reach productions (joint battle reach, battle reach, story reach), the successful production is a production that suggests a big hit. In addition, the failure production is a production that suggests a loss.

When the battle reach is developed, first, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the battle reach background image BR1 dedicated to the battle reach is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the battle reach background image BR1 is a background image showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other in the battle reach. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (not shown), and the main character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. A background image BR2 indicating that the image is to be started is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 58 (b)).

After the production of FIG. 58 (b), as a success production (winning production) suggesting that a big hit or a small hit has been won, a winning image showing that the main character has won the enemy character (the main character is pleased). (Including the existing image and the background image SR for success) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (Zoro eyes) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are ". The temporary stop is displayed at "222" (see FIG. 58 (c)). It should be noted that the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a. Further, when the battle reach is performed during the execution of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 58, the first V icon image AC, the second V icon image AC2, the first V icon area 7b, and the second V are displayed on the display screen 7a. By not displaying the icon area 7c, it is possible to concentrate on watching the battle reach and have fun, and to pay attention to the result of the lottery.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the time saving state, either the 9R time saving big hit, the 10R time saving small hit C, or the 10R normal small hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 8), and the time saving state. In the special figure fluctuation pattern "P31", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P32", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P33", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P34", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P35", or the special figure fluctuation pattern "P36". Of these, in the variation effect that can be executed based on any of the variation patterns, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol promotion effect corresponding to the time saving state (hereinafter, also referred to as a time saving symbol promotion effect) is always executed. Here, the time-saving symbol promotion effect is a time-saving indicating that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit winning or a small hit winning may be a 10R normal small hit. It is an effect of notifying whether or not to change from a symbol without a symbol to a symbol with a time reduction indicating that there is a possibility of a 9R time reduction big hit or a 10R time reduction small hit C. The time-saving symbol of this embodiment is any one of "2", "4", "6", and "8". Further, the symbol with a time reduction in this embodiment is any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9". Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P31", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P32", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P33", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P34", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P35" in the time saving state, Alternatively, in the variation effect that can be executed based on any of the variation patterns of the special figure variation pattern "P36", the effect symbol 8L, which constitutes a stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit winning or a small hit winning, Even if the 8C and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as the symbols with time reduction, the time reduction symbol promotion effect is always executed, but the effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R remain as the symbols with time reduction.

As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the time-saving symbol promotion effect is performed during the execution of the variable effect, the effect of inciting the symbol promotion of the effect symbol (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction) is performed first. In addition, the symbol promotion means a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "4R time saving big hit", which indicates that there is a possibility of a normal hit (that is, "9R normal big hit" or 10R normal small hit, see FIG. 8). It is to be changed to a symbol with a time reduction indicating that there is a possibility of "10R time reduction small hit A", "10R time reduction small hit B", "9R time reduction big hit", or "10R time reduction small hit C"). In the time-saving symbol promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), the mist image KQ is displayed so as to overlap the front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed. Gradually make it smaller. That is, this effect is such that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are hidden by a mist. Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R disappear from the display screen 7a once, and then are displayed again in the final stop mode.

If there is no symbol promotion of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the time saving symbol promotion effect performed during the execution of the variable effect (if it is not promoted to the time saving symbol, or if it is originally a time saving symbol), FIG. 59 As shown in (b), doublets (here, "222") of the same symbol as before the execution of the time-saving symbol promotion effect are temporarily stopped and then deterministically stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. (See FIG. 59 (c)).

In addition, when the term "fixed stop display" or "final stop display" is used, it means that the effect symbol is completely stopped. On the other hand, in the temporary stop display, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is "0", but it changes such as shaking, enlarging and reducing repeatedly at the position where the effect symbol is displayed, and is completely complete. The state where it is not stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

On the other hand, in the time-saving symbol promotion effect performed during the execution of the variable effect, if there is a symbol promotion of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (when there is a change from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction), FIG. 59 As shown in (d), doublets (here, "777") of symbols with time reduction different from those before the execution of the time reduction symbol promotion effect are displayed as temporary stops, and then deterministically stopped together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. It is displayed (see FIG. 59 (e)).

Next, the small hit effect performed in parallel with the small hit game to be executed when the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state or the non-time saving state will be described with reference to FIG. 60.

First, in the opening effect performed during the opening of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the V-type driving effect image 7Z is displayed on the display screen 7a as the V-type driving notification effect. .. According to the V-driving effect image 7Z displayed on the display screen 7a, if the player passes the game ball through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the player can obtain the benefit of executing the big hit game. It is possible to grasp that.

After that, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the V-passage notification image 6D is displayed on the display screen 7a as the V-passage notification effect as shown in FIG. 60 (b). The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. The V passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as displaying a character image other than V or outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Using FIG. 61, an example of a variation effect that can be executed when a 9R time reduction big hit or a 10R time reduction small hit C is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in a time saving state different from the example of the variation effect shown in FIG. 57 will be described. do. The fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 61 is a variation effect based on the battle jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern “P31”, see FIG. 12) or the battle small hit variation (special figure variation pattern “P34”, see FIG. 12). be.

In a time-saving state, a battle jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P31", see FIG. 12) or a battle small hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P34", see FIG. 12) is executed, and a fluctuation effect is executed, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 61A from the state shown in c), after the effect image 6B in the VV display mode is displayed, the completion notification image 6C is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the completion notification image 6C on the display screen 7a, as will be described later, the driving into the electric chew 22 is completed, and the most advantageous situation for the player (during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state). It is possible to make the player understand that (a situation in which one second special figure hold is accumulated) has been created.

After that, when the VV display effect in the variable effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), a character image indicating "V chance remaining 2 times" is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image indicating "V chance 2 times remaining" on the display screen 7a, the player can win 2 times (big hit, small hit) in the lottery of special figure 2 and 2 times. It is possible to understand that the jackpot game is expected to be executed.

After the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 61 (b), as shown in FIG. 61 (c), the display screen is in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the variable effect. In the center of 7a, the first V icon image AC1 suggesting that one jackpot game can be executed and the second V icon image AC2 suggesting that one jackpot game can be executed are displayed in large size. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the variable effect. During the execution, you can win 2 times (big hit, small hit) in the lottery of special figure 2, you can expect to execute 2 big hit games, and the previous lottery result is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving") It is possible to grasp that it is a "big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "9R time saving big hit", or "10R time saving small hit C"). Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), by displaying the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a in a large size, the player recognizes the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2. It is possible to make it easier to do.

After that, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), when the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, a large size is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a ( The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 (see FIG. 61 (c)) that were displayed (the display size is large) are reduced to the lower side of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 61 (d) (see FIG. 61 (c)). (Display size is small) will be displayed. As shown in FIG. 61 (d), the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, so that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, are displayed at the center of the display screen 7a. Even when the 8R variable display is being performed, the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 do not interfere with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R during the variable display, and are drawn twice in the special figure 2 lottery. Winning a hit (big hit, small hit), expecting to execute two big hit games, and the previous lottery result is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time" It is possible to understand that it is "short hit B", "9R short hit big hit", or "10R short hit small hit C").

During the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the display screen is before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 61 (c)). The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed larger than when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in 7a (see FIG. 61 (d)). As a result, before the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a, the player can win the big hit or the small hit twice in the special drawing 2 lottery, and twice. The jackpot game can be executed, and the time saving hit in the previous special figure 2 lottery (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "9R time saving big hit", Or, it becomes possible to grasp that the winner has won the "10R time saving small hit C").

Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), a black first V icon image AC1 is displayed and a white second V icon image AC2 is displayed below the display screen 7a. When the display screen 7a shows the player a variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the display screen 7a, the black first V icon image AC1 and the white second V icon image AC2 are displayed. Then, it is possible to win a big hit or a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2 and make it easy to understand that the execution of the big hit game this time is expected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), a first V icon area 7b for displaying the first V icon image AC1 and a second V icon image AC2 for displaying the first V icon image AC1 are displayed in a section below the display screen 7a. It is possible to provide a 2V icon area 7c. In FIG. 61 (d), the first V icon area 7b and the second V icon area 7c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, and are actually displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“7”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, and reach is established. do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a, and the special map variation pattern (special map variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12) is continuously performed. Reach production is performed according to (see).

Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), when the reach effect is performed, the first V icon area 7b, the second V icon area 7c, the first V icon image AC1, and the second V icon image displayed on the display screen 7a are performed. The display of AC2 ends and disappears from the display screen 7a (see FIG. 61 (e)). By eliminating the display of the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed on the display screen 7a, the player's attention is changed to the reach performed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the effect. It is possible to change to a production and enjoy the reach production.

When the battle reach is developed, first, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), the battle reach background image BR1 dedicated to the battle reach is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the battle reach background image BR1 is a background image showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other in the battle reach. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (not shown), and the main character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. A background image BR2 indicating that the image is to be started is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 62 (b)). Further, when the battle reach is performed during the execution of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 62, the first V icon image AC1, the second V icon image AC2, the first V icon area 7b, and the second V are displayed on the display screen 7a. By not displaying the icon area 7c, it is possible to concentrate on watching the battle reach and have fun, and to pay attention to the result of the lottery.

After the production of FIG. 62B, as a success production (winning production) suggesting that a big hit or a small hit has been won, a winning image (the main character is pleased) showing that the main character has won the enemy character. (Including the existing image and the background image SR for success) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (Zoro eyes) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are ". 777 ”is displayed as a temporary stop (see FIG. 62 (c)). It should be noted that the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a.

After the effect of FIG. 62 (c), as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the time-saving symbol promotion effect is performed during the execution of the variable effect. At that time, the effect of promoting the effect symbol (from the symbol without time reduction to the design with time reduction) is performed by the time reduction symbol promotion effect, and as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the mist image KQ is produced on the display screen 7a. , 8C, 8R are displayed so as to overlap in front of them, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are gradually reduced. That is, this effect is such that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are hidden by a mist. Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R disappear from the display screen 7a once, and then are displayed again in the final stop mode.

When there is no symbol promotion of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the time-saving symbol promotion effect performed during the execution of the variable effect (when the symbol is originally a symbol with time reduction), as shown in FIG. 63 (b). The doublet (here, "777") of the same symbol as before the execution of the time-saving symbol promotion effect is temporarily stopped and then deterministically stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 (see FIG. 63 (c)). ..

Next, using FIGS. 64 to 66, in a lottery in a non-time saving state based on one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, a 9R time saving big hit, a 10R time saving small hit C, or a 10R normal small An example of a variable effect that can be executed when one of the hits is won will be described. An example of the variation effect shown in FIGS. 64 to 66 is a battle jackpot variation (see special figure variation pattern “P31”, FIG. 12) or a battle small hit variation (see special figure variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12). It is a variable production based on.

When the execution of the variable effect is started based on the lottery result of one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, as shown in FIG. 64 (a), "V chance remaining 1 time" is displayed on the display screen 7a. The character image indicating "" is displayed. When the character image indicating "V chance 1 remaining" is displayed on the display screen 7a, the player wins a win (big hit, small hit) in the lottery of Special Figure 2, and one big hit game. It is possible to understand that execution is expected. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (a), when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 on the upper left of the display screen 7a is also started. Will be.

After the effect image shown in FIG. 64 (a) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the first V icon image is displayed on the display screen 7a in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed. Only AC1 is displayed. Only the 1st V icon image AC1 larger (larger in display size) than the 1st V icon image AC1 shown in FIG. 64 (c) is displayed in the state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed on the display screen 7a. By being displayed, the player wins a win (big hit, small hit) in one lottery for holding the second special figure saved in the previous time saving state during the execution of the variable effect, and one big hit. It is possible to understand that the game is expected to be executed, and that the 10R normal small hit is won in the previous lottery and the control is performed in a non-time saving state after the executed big hit game is completed. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), by displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a large size on the display screen 7a, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the first V icon image AC1. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), as compared with the case where the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 61 (c)). By displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a large size (the display size is large), it is possible to easily recognize that only the first V icon image AC1 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect. When the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, the first V icon image AC1 displayed in the center of the display screen 7a (FIG. 64 (b)). (See) will be reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 64 (c). As shown in FIG. 64 (c), the first V icon image AC1 is reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, which interferes with the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the center of the display screen 7a. The lottery result of the special figure 2 in the previous time saving state is that the small hit or the big hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 and that one big hit game can be expected to be executed. It is possible to grasp that the 10R normal small hit is controlled to a non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), a black first V icon image AC1 is displayed below the display screen 7a. By displaying the black first V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a, the player has won a small hit or a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the execution of one big hit game can be performed. It is possible to understand that it can be expected and that the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the previous time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game executed by winning the 10R normal small hit. .. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), it is possible to provide a first V icon area 7b for displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a section below the display screen 7a. In FIG. 64 (c), the first V icon region 7b is clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line and is actually displayed.

During the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, it is before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 64). (Refer to (b)), the first V icon image AC1 is larger (the display size is larger) than when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 64 (c)). ) Is displayed. As a result, before the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a, the player can win a big hit or a small hit once in the special drawing 2 lottery, and once. It is made to understand that the big hit game can be executed and that the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the previous time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game executed by winning the 10R normal small hit. It becomes possible to make it easier.

After that, as shown in FIG. 64 (d), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, and reach is established. do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 64 (d), the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a, and the special map variation pattern (special map variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12) is continuously performed. Reach production is performed according to (see).

When the reach shown in FIG. 64 (d) is established, when the N reach (normal reach) is performed, the display of the first V icon area 7b and the first V icon image AC1 displayed on the display screen 7a ends, and the display screen 7a Will disappear from (see FIG. 64 (d)). By eliminating the display of the first V icon image AC1 displayed on the display screen 7a, the reach effect performed on the display screen 7a can be focused on and the reach effect can be enjoyed while the variable effect is being executed. It will be possible.

When the battle reach is developed, first, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the battle reach background image BR1 dedicated to the battle reach is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the battle reach background image BR1 is a background image showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other in the battle reach. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (not shown), and the main character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. A background image BR2 indicating that the image is to be started is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 65 (b)). Further, when the battle reach is performed during the execution of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 65, the first V icon image AC and the first V icon area 7b are not displayed on the display screen 7a, so that the first V icon image AC and the first V icon area 7b are not displayed. It will be possible to have fun watching the battle reach and pay attention to the result of the lottery.

After the production of FIG. 65 (b), as a success production (winning production) suggesting that a big hit or a small hit has been won, a winning image (the main character is pleased) showing that the main character has won the enemy character. (Including the existing image and the background image SR for success) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (Zoro eyes) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are ". The temporary stop is displayed at "222" (see FIG. 65 (c)). It should be noted that the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 65 (c), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning on the display screen 7a are the symbols without time reduction (in FIG. 65 (c), The temporary stop display at "222") corresponds to the "suggestion effect".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-time saving state, either the 9R time saving big hit, the 10R time saving small hit C, or the 10R normal small hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern " P31 ”, special figure fluctuation pattern“ P32 ”, special figure fluctuation pattern“ P33 ”, special figure fluctuation pattern“ P34 ”, special figure fluctuation pattern“ P35 ”, or special figure fluctuation pattern“ P36 ” A variable effect is executed based on the pattern. When the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are displayed as temporary stops in the variable effect, the symbol promotion effect corresponding to the non-time saving state is always displayed. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the final symbol promotion effect) is executed. Here, the final symbol promotion effect suggests that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning may be a 10R normal small hit. It is an effect of notifying whether or not to change from a symbol without time reduction to a symbol with time reduction, which suggests that there is a possibility of a 9R time reduction big hit or a 10R time reduction small hit C. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P31", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P32", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P33", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P34", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P35" in the time saving state, Alternatively, in the variation effect that can be executed based on any of the variation patterns of the special figure variation pattern "P36", the effect symbol 8L, which constitutes a stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit winning or a small hit winning, Even if the 8C and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as the symbols with time reduction, the time reduction symbol promotion effect is always executed, but the effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R remain as the symbols with time reduction.

In the present embodiment, the final symbol promotion effect and the time-saving symbol promotion effect are different symbol promotion effects. Further, the effect mode of the final symbol promotion effect (the effect mode shown in FIGS. 66 (a) to 66 (b) and the effect mode shown in FIGS. 69 (a) to 69 (b)) is the effect of the time-saving symbol promotion effect. The mode is different from the mode (the mode shown in FIG. 59 (a) and the mode shown in FIG. 63 (a)). The effect mode shown in FIGS. 66 (a) to 66 (b) of the final symbol promotion effect corresponds to "an effect mode similar to that of a specific promotion effect".

After the effect of FIG. 65 (c), as shown in FIG. 66 (a), the final symbol promotion effect is executed at the end of the variable effect. Here, in the final symbol promotion effect, an effect of urging the pressing operation of the effect button 63 and an effect of inciting the symbol promotion of the effect symbol (change from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction) are performed. In the final symbol promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 66 (a), a character image and a character image SJ indicating a “final symbol promotion chance” are displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image and the character image SJ indicating the "final symbol promotion chance" on the display screen 7a, the player is executed in the non-time saving state based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state. It is possible to make the player understand that it is the final chance of promotion of the symbol in the variable effect to be performed.

In the final symbol promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 66 (a), on the display screen 7a, a character image BS indicating "press a button to align 7!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image BS on the display screen 7a, when the player presses the effect button 63 in the final symbol promotion effect, the effect symbol is promoted (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction). It is possible to make the player understand that there is a possibility of being affected.

After that, in the final symbol promotion effect, a period during which the pressing operation of the effect button 63 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, FIG. 66 (b) or FIG. 69 (b) occurs. ), An effect (button operation promotion effect) for urging the operation of the effect button 63 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the effect button 63 (effect button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the effect button 63 (pressing operation image G32), and a button operation valid period. An image showing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the effect button 63 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the effect button 63 being operated during the button operation valid period, the symbol of the effect symbol is promoted. When (a symbol without a time reduction to a symbol with a time reduction) is performed, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), an effect image TG showing the main character is displayed on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 66 (c), in the final symbol promotion effect executed after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as the symbols without time reduction, the effect image TG showing the main character is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the display, it is possible for the player to know that the symbol of the production symbol has been promoted (from the symbol without the reduction of working hours to the symbol with the reduction of working hours) in the final symbol promotion effect.

After that, when the execution of the final symbol promotion effect in the variable effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 66 (d), doublets (here, "777") of the symbols with a time reduction different from those before the execution of the final symbol promotion effect are displayed. The temporary stop display is displayed, and then the stop display is deterministically displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 (see FIG. 66 (e)).

On the other hand, when the effect button 63 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the effect button 63 being operated during the button operation valid period, the effect symbol 8L, If there is no symbol promotion for 8C and 8R (when it is not promoted to a symbol with time reduction), as shown in FIG. 66 (f), the same doublet as before the execution of the final symbol promotion effect (here, "222"). ) Is temporarily stopped and then deterministically stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 (see FIG. 66 (g)).

Next, using FIGS. 67 to 69, the lottery result in the non-time saving state based on one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state different from the production example shown in FIGS. 64 to 66 is a 9R time saving jackpot. , Or, an example of the variation effect that can be executed when the 10R time reduction small hit C is won will be described. An example of the variation effect shown in FIGS. 67 to 69 is a battle jackpot variation (see special figure variation pattern “P31”, FIG. 12) or a battle small hit variation (see special figure variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12). It is a variable production based on.

After the effect image shown in FIG. 67 (a) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), the first V icon image is displayed on the display screen 7a in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed. Only AC1 is displayed. Only the 1st V icon image AC1 larger (larger in display size) than the 1st V icon image AC1 shown in FIG. 67 (c) is displayed in the state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed on the display screen 7a. By being displayed, the player wins a win (big hit, small hit) in one lottery for holding the second special figure saved in the previous time saving state during the execution of the variable effect, and one big hit. It is possible to understand that the game is expected to be executed, and that the 10R normal small hit is won in the previous lottery and the control is performed in a non-time saving state after the executed big hit game is completed. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), by displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a large size on the display screen 7a, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the first V icon image AC1. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), the display screen 7a displays the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 61 (c)). By displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a large size (the display size is large), it is possible to easily recognize that only the first V icon image AC1 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect. When the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started at the center of the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, the first V icon image AC1 displayed in the center of the display screen 7a (FIG. 67 (b)). (See) will be reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 67 (c). As shown in FIG. 67 (c), the first V icon image AC1 is reduced and displayed below the display screen 7a, thereby obstructing the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the center of the display screen 7a. The lottery result of the special figure 2 in the previous time saving state is that the small hit or the big hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 and that one big hit game can be expected to be executed. It is possible to grasp that the 10R normal small hit is controlled to a non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), a black first V icon image AC1 is displayed below the display screen 7a. By displaying the black first V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a, the player has won a small hit or a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 2, and the execution of one big hit game can be performed. It is possible to understand that it can be expected and that the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the previous time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game executed by winning the 10R normal small hit. .. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), it is possible to provide a first V icon area 7b for displaying the first V icon image AC1 in a section below the display screen 7a. In FIG. 67 (c), the first V icon region 7b is clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line and is actually displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 67 (d), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“7”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, and reach is established. do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 67 (d), the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a, and the special map variation pattern (special map variation pattern “P34”, FIG. 12) is continuously performed. Reach production is performed according to (see).

When the reach shown in FIG. 67 (d) is established, when the N reach (normal reach) is performed, the display of the first V icon area 7b and the first V icon image AC1 displayed on the display screen 7a ends, and the display screen 7a Will disappear from (see FIG. 67 (d)). By eliminating the display of the first V icon image AC1 displayed on the display screen 7a, the reach effect performed on the display screen 7a can be focused on and the reach effect can be enjoyed while the variable effect is being executed. It will be possible.

When the battle reach is developed, first, as shown in FIG. 68 (a), the battle reach background image BR1 dedicated to the battle reach is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the battle reach background image BR1 is a background image showing that the main character and the enemy character will play against each other in the battle reach. Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (not shown), and the main character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. A background image BR2 indicating that the image is to be applied is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 68 (b)). Further, when the battle reach is performed during the execution of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 68, the first V icon image AC and the first V icon area 7b are not displayed on the display screen 7a, so that the first V icon image AC and the first V icon area 7b are not displayed. It will be possible to have fun watching the battle reach and pay attention to the result of the lottery.

After the production of FIG. 68 (b), as a success production (winning production) suggesting that a big hit or a small hit has been won, a winning image (the main character is pleased) showing that the main character has won the enemy character. (Including the existing image and the background image SR for success) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (Zoro eyes) suggesting the big hit winning or the small hit winning are ". 777 ”is displayed as a temporary stop (see FIG. 68 (c)). It should be noted that the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed on the display screen 7a.

After the effect of FIG. 68 (c), as shown in FIG. 69 (a), the final symbol promotion effect is executed at the end of the variable effect. Here, in the final symbol promotion effect, an effect of urging the pressing operation of the effect button 63 and an effect of inciting the symbol promotion of the effect symbol (change from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction) are performed. In the final symbol promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (a), a character image and a character image SJ indicating a “final symbol promotion chance” are displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image and the character image SJ indicating the "final symbol promotion chance" on the display screen 7a, the player is executed in the non-time saving state based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state. It is possible to make the player understand that it is the final chance of promotion of the symbol in the variable effect to be performed.

In the final symbol promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (a), on the display screen 7a, a character image BS indicating "press a button to align 7!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the character image BS on the display screen 7a, the player is informed that when the effect button 63 is pressed in the final symbol promotion effect, the effect symbol may be promoted. It becomes possible to grasp.

After that, in the final symbol promotion effect, a period during which the pressing operation of the effect button 63 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 69 (b), the effect is produced. An effect that encourages the operation of the button 63 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In response to the pressing operation of the effect button 63 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the effect button 63 being operated during the button operation valid period, always shown in FIG. 69 (c). As shown, the effect image TG showing the main character is displayed on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 69 (c), in the final symbol promotion effect executed after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed at "777", the effect image TG showing the main character is displayed on the display screen 7a. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to know that the doublet (here, "777") of the same symbol as before the execution of the final symbol promotion effect is displayed as a temporary stop.

After that, when the execution of the final symbol promotion effect in the variable effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 69 (d), the doublet (here, "777") of the same symbol as before the execution of the final symbol promotion effect is temporarily stopped. Then, it is deterministically stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 (see FIG. 69 (e)).

In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, whether or not a game ball is a big hit is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the result of the determination is a big hit, the big hit game is executed. There is. Further, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, as the types of jackpots, for example, a first jackpot and a second jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the first jackpot are provided. The advantage for the player is, for example, that the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is large, and the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game to be executed is advantageous to the player (for example, a high probability time saving state, etc.). It may be controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state).

Further, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the result of determination of whether or not it is a big hit is a big hit, and in the variable effect executed by the image display device, the effect symbol suggests the first big hit (stop mode). For example, the temporary stop is displayed in "222"), and then the effect that suggests the second big hit is not performed, and the stop is deterministically displayed in the stop mode that suggests the first big hit (for example, "222"). It ends up. In this case, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop mode (for example, "222") suggesting the first big hit in the variable effect, the result of the determination of whether or not it is the big hit is the first big hit. By grasping this, I was very disappointed and lost interest in the variable production, and it was difficult to play the game while enjoying the variable production until the end.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state or the non-time saving state is a big hit or a small hit, the variation effect executed based on the lottery result. In, for example, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol that suggests winning a 10R normal small hit, the time reduction symbol promotion effect or the final symbol promotion effect is always executed. (See FIGS. 59 (a), 63 (a), 66 (a) to 66 (b), 69 (a) to 69 (b)). As a result, it is assumed that during the execution of the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as a 10R normal small hit with no time reduction symbol suggesting the winning of the 10R normal small hit. However, it is possible to have hope that the symbol promotion may be performed by the time-saving symbol promotion effect or the final symbol promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the variable effect after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R with the symbol without time reduction suggesting the winning of the 10R normal small hit. It will be possible to play the game while enjoying the variable production until the end.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the final lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state, becomes a 10R normal small hit and is executed. After the two types of jackpot games are completed, right-handed to win the game ball to the second starting port 21, and left-handed in a non-time-saving state, not in a situation where the jackpot game can be expected to be executed. 1 The starting port 20 is made to win a game ball, and the situation returns to the situation where the player is aiming for winning in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1. Under such circumstances, in the variable effect executed when the final lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, is won, the effect symbol 8L, When 8C, 8R is displayed as a temporary stop with a symbol that indicates the possibility of winning a 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). Is a symbol with a time reduction indicating the possibility of winning the 9R time reduction jackpot or the 10R time reduction small hit C (in this embodiment, any of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9". The final symbol promotion effect is always performed to notify whether or not to change to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) (from FIGS. 65 and 66 (a)). See FIG. 66 (b)). As a result, in the variable effect executed when the final lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, is won, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed. The player is informed that a temporary stop is displayed with a time-saving symbol (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8") indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit. After confirming, the player wins the 10R normal small hit, and after the end of the two types of big hit games, he hits left and wins the game ball in the first starting opening 20, and wins in the lottery of special figure 1. It will be a big disappointment to return to the situation where you are aiming for. However, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect are the symbols without time reduction indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, "2", "4", "6", "8". Depending on the final symbol promotion effect that is executed after the temporary stop is displayed in any), the symbol with time reduction (in this form, any of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9") It is possible to have the hope that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) may be changed. Therefore, the final lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, is 9R time saving big hit or 10R time saving small hit C, and right-handed is performed. 2 It is possible to raise the player's desire to continue the situation in which the jackpot game can be expected to be executed by winning the game ball to the starting port 21. In this way, in the variable production based on the final lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R win the 10R normal small hit. Even if the temporary stop is displayed with a symbol without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"), the final symbol promotion effect is always performed, so a variable effect is produced. It is possible to provide a variable effect that can raise the player's feelings until the end of the game.

As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, in the variable effect, a temporary stop display is performed in a stop mode in which the effect symbol suggests a big hit, and then the stop display is deterministically displayed, so that the player is a big hit. It is possible to suggest.

However, when the result of the determination of whether or not it is a big hit is a big hit, it is sufficient to simply display the effect symbol in a stop mode suggesting that it is a big hit and suggest that it is a big hit. I haven't been able to entertain the player.

Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the previous lottery result is a time-saving big hit or a time-saving small hit, the special figure 2 in the time-saving state shifted after the execution of the big hit game is completed. In the variable effect executed based on the lottery result, the display screen 7a is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the first V icon image AC1 suggesting that one big hit game can be executed, and the special. Winning in the lottery of FIG. 2 and the second V icon image AC2 suggesting that one big hit game can be executed will be displayed (FIGS. 57 (c) and 57 (d)). , FIG. 61 (c), FIG. 61 (d)). By displaying the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a, the player can be expected to win twice in the lottery of Special Figure 2 and execute the big hit game twice. And the previous lottery result is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "10R time saving small hit A", "10R time saving small hit B", "9R time saving big hit", or "10R time saving small hit C"). Can be understood by the player. On the other hand, when the lottery result in the time-saving state is a normal small hit, one second special figure hold saved in the previous time-saving state in the non-time-saving state transferred after the end of the executed big hit game. In the variable effect executed based on the lottery result based on, only the first V icon image AC1 suggesting that the display screen 7a is won by the lottery of the special figure 2 and that one big hit game can be executed is expected. It will be displayed (see FIGS. 64 (b), 64 (c), 67 (b), 67 (c)). By displaying the 1st V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a, the player can be expected to win once in the lottery of Special Figure 2, execute one big hit game, and the result of the previous lottery. It is possible to make the player understand that the 10R is a normal small hit. As a result, whether the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect in which the lottery result of the special figure 2 is worrisome, or whether the display screen 7a is the first. By letting the player confirm whether only the 1V icon image AC1 is displayed, the player can win the lottery of the special figure 2, how many more times the lottery of the special figure 2 can be won, and the current pachinko gaming machine. It is possible to make the player grasp information such as whether the game state of 1 is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game executed last time, and the type of the previous hit (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game based on the various information described above when the variable effect in which the lottery result of the special figure 2 is worrisome is being executed.

Further, if the V icon images (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) continue to be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, they are displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect. There is a problem that it gets in the way of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, if the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) continues to be displayed large on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, it is displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect. There is a problem that it gets in the way of the existing production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a variation effect executed based on a battle small hit variation (special figure variation pattern “P34”, see FIG. 12) is started in a time-saving state. Before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variation effect is performed, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed in large size in the center of the display screen 7a (FIG. 57 (c)). reference). As a result, even if the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed large on the display screen 7a in a state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the variation effect, the effect is produced. Since it does not interfere with the variable display of the symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed on the display screen 7a. After that, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in the variable effect, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed in the center of the display screen 7a are displayed (FIG. 57 (c). ), From the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 shown in FIG. 57 (c) at the bottom of the display screen 7a so as not to interfere with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R during variable display. Will be displayed in a reduced size (see FIG. 57 (d)). As a result, in a state where the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed during the execution of the variable effect, the player can pay attention to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R during the variable display. In this way, the display screen 7a is displayed even when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in the variable effect, or when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed. By changing the size of the 1V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2, the 1st V icon image displayed on the display screen 7a while not interfering with the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. It is possible to confirm the AC1 and the second V icon image AC2.

In addition, if the V icon images (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) continue to be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, SP reach with a high expectation of a big hit will occur during the execution of the variation effect. When this is done, there is a problem that it interferes with the effect image displayed on the display screen 7a during the SP reach. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, in the variation effect executed based on the battle small hit variation (special figure variation pattern “P34”, see FIG. 12) in a short time state, the SP reach is achieved. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a before the development into a kind of battle reach (see FIGS. 57 (c) and 57 (d)). After that, when the developed battle reach is performed during the execution of the variation effect, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are not displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 58). As a result, when a battle reach that expects a big hit is performed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the battle reach background image BR1 displayed on the display screen 7a and the main character attack the enemy character. The background image BR2 showing that the hero is about to start and the winning image showing that the hero character has won the enemy character (including the image that the hero character is pleased with and the background image SR for success) are the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon. The image AC2 does not make it difficult to see (see FIG. 58). Therefore, it is possible to fully enjoy the variable production by paying attention to the battle reach developed during the execution of the variable production.

9. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the lottery result in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state is won. In the variable effect executed when this is done, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). After that, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit or a small hit win are more advantageous for the player, or the stop mode suggesting a hit (doublet). The final symbol promotion effect for notifying whether or not to be promoted to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the above is executed. As a result, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8") during the execution of the variable effect. By doing so, after making the player understand the possibility that the winning win in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is a small hit that does not shift to the reduced working hours state after the end of the big hit game, the player is provisionally given the final symbol promotion effect to be executed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are displayed as stopped are expected to be promoted to symbols with reduced working hours (in this form, any of "1", "3", "5", and "7"). Is possible. Therefore, the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the variable effect executed when the lottery result in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state is a big hit or a small hit. 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"), and then executed during the execution of the variable effect. The final symbol promotion effect makes it possible to shake the player's feelings. In this way, the final symbol promotion effect makes it possible to further enjoy the lottery in the time-saving state and the lottery in the non-time-saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the 10R time-saving small hit C or the 10R time-saving small hit C in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time-saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state. After the jackpot game executed by winning the 9R time-saving jackpot, the game will be shifted to the time-saving state, so that the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the second special figure hold will be continued. On the other hand, after the big hit game executed by winning the 10R normal small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, the non-time saving. Since it is in a state, the situation where the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the second special figure hold is continuously performed ends. Under the above-mentioned situation, the execution of the variable effect executed when the lottery result in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, is a big hit or a small hit. A game in which it is confirmed that the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). The person will be depressed. However, when the final symbol promotion effect is executed in the variable effect, the discouraged player decides that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are temporarily stopped are displayed with a time reduction (“1” in this embodiment). , "3", "5", "7") can be hoped for. As a result, in the situation of whether or not it is possible to continue the lottery of the special figure 2 based on the second special figure hold, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the symbols without time reduction during the execution of the variable effect. In this embodiment, the player wants the player to continue by executing the final symbol promotion effect after the temporary stop is displayed at "2", "4", "6", or "8"). Can be effectively increased. Therefore, it is possible to further enjoy the lottery in the time-saving state and the lottery in the non-time-saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. In the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8") (FIG. 65 (Fig. 65). c) See). At this time, as a player, the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state, is a 10R normal small hit. You will be depressed by knowing that there is a possibility. However, due to the final symbol promotion effect performed during the execution of the variable effect, the player can perform the special feature in the non-time saving state based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. It is possible to have the hope that the lottery result of FIG. 2 may be a 10R time-saving small hit C or a 9R time-saving big hit instead of the 10R normal small hit. Therefore, when the lottery opportunity of the special figure 2 can be ended without continuing, the lottery result of the special figure 2 is 10R time reduction small hit C or 9R time reduction by the final symbol promotion effect performed during the execution of the variation effect. It is possible to effectively increase the desire to be a big hit. In this way, it becomes possible to further enjoy the lottery in the time-saving state and the lottery in the non-time-saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the variable effect executed based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the symbols without time reduction (this embodiment). Then, even if the temporary stop is displayed by any of "2", "4", "6", and "8" (see FIG. 58 (c)), the effect mode is different from that of the final symbol promotion effect. The time-saving symbol promotion effect will be performed (see FIG. 59 (a)). As a result, during the execution of the variable effect executed based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state, the effect symbol 8L, The final symbol promotion effect (FIG. 66 (a)) performed after the 8C and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol with no time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). , FIG. 66 (b), FIG. 66 (c)) can be enhanced. Therefore, when the lottery opportunity of Special Figure 2 can end without continuing, the game that the lottery result of Special Figure 2 should be 10R time saving small hit C or 9R time saving big hit instead of 10R normal small hit. It is possible to effectively raise one's feelings. In this way, it becomes possible to further enjoy the lottery in the time-saving state and the lottery in the non-time-saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the final lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. During the execution of the variable effect executed based on the above, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are provisionally set to the symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). It is displayed as stopped (see FIG. 58 (c)). The player is displayed by temporarily stopping the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the variable production with the symbols without time reduction (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"). It is understood that the final lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state, may be a 10R normal small hit. By letting it, the player will be very depressed. However, after that, the final symbol promotion effect is performed by the variable effect, so that the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. It is hoped that the final lottery result of will be a 10R time-saving small hit C or a 9R time-saving big hit instead of the 10R normal small hit. Therefore, the final lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, which is performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state, is the 10R time saving small hit C or the 9R time saving big hit. It is possible to greatly enhance the player's desire to be. In this way, it becomes possible to further enjoy the lottery in the time-saving state and the final lottery in the non-time-saving state based on the one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time-saving state.

Further, as described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit or a small hit for the player by the V icon image displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that one jackpot game is expected to be executed (see FIGS. 64 (b) to 64 (c) and 67 (b) to 67 (c)). If the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a, the big hit or the small hit is won two more times in the special drawing lottery, and two more times. It is possible to make the player understand that the jackpot game is expected to be executed (see FIGS. 57 (c) to 57 (d) and 61 (c) to 61 (d)). Further, the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a 10R normal small hit, and the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 is executed in a non-time saving state after the end of the executed big hit game. When the lottery result is either 4R time-saving jackpot or 10R time-saving small hit B, or the lottery result of special figure 2 is either 9R time-saving jackpot or 10R time-saving small hit C, the executed jackpot game ends. The number of V icon images displayed on the display screen 7a is larger when the variable effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 is executed in the time-saving state that was later transferred (from FIG. 57 (c)). 57 (d), FIGS. 61 (c) to 61 (d), FIGS. 64 (b) to 64 (c), and FIGS. 67 (b) to 67 (c). As a result, depending on whether only the 1st V icon image AC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a or the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 are displayed, the player can be selected for the previous special figure 2 lottery. Is the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state and the low base state in which the 10R normal small hit is won and the execution of the big hit game is completed, or the special figure 1 is performed. After the lottery result is either 4R time-saving jackpot or 10R time-saving small hit B, or the lottery result of special figure 2 is either 9R time-saving big hit or 10R time-saving small hit C, and the big hit game executed is completed. It is possible to grasp whether or not the variable effect is performed based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the transitioned time saving state and high base state. Therefore, depending on the V icon image displayed on the display screen 7a, the lottery result of the previous special figure was won either in the short-time big hit or the short-time small hit, and the small hit in the special figure 2 lottery in succession. Or, let the player know the number of times the big hit is won, and whether the big hit game was executed by winning the 10R normal small hit last time, or winning either the 10R short-time small hit C or the 9R short-time big hit. Is possible. In this way, it is possible to entertain the game while letting the player grasp the above-mentioned information.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon) is executed during the variable effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a. Image AC2) may be displayed (see FIGS. 57 (d), 61 (d), 64 (c), 67 (c)). As a result, the V icon images (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 make the special figure during the execution of the variation effect. It is possible to know that the lottery result of 2 is a small hit or a big hit. Further, only the 1st V icon image AC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2, or the 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2 are displayed. Depending on the number of consecutive small hits or big hits in the special figure 2 lottery, and whether the big hit game was executed by winning the 10R normal small hit in the previous special figure 2 lottery, or the time saving hit. (That is, 4R time-saving big hit, 10R time-saving small hit A, 10R time-saving small hit B, 10R time-saving small hit C, 9R time-saving big hit) makes it possible for the player to grasp the winning information. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game in the variable effect executed based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in which the lottery result of the special figure 2 is worrisome.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, unlike the case where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed in the variable effect. If not, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 57 (c), 61 (c), 64 (b), and 67 (b)). As a result, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variable effect (FIGS. 57 (c), 61 (c), 64 (b), 67 (b). ), When the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 57 (d), 61 (d), 64 (c), 67 (c)). ), Even if the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed larger, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 1st V icon image AC1) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The second V icon image AC2) and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R do not overlap. Therefore, the large V icon images (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a are displayed on the display screen 7a before the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed on the player by the variable effect. By having the player confirm, from the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2), the lottery result of the special figure 2 wins a small hit or a big hit, and the special figure 2 continuously. The number of small hits or big hits won in the lottery, and whether the big hit game was executed by winning the 10R normal small hit last time, or the time saving hit (that is, 4R time saving big hit, 10R time saving small hit A, 10R time saving small) It is possible to make the player grasp the information that has been won (hit B, 10R time saving small hit C, 9R time saving big hit).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2, for example, before the reach is established and the normal reach is achieved, the V icon image (the first) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The 1V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2) are displayed (see FIGS. 57 (d), 61 (d), 64 (c), and 67 (c)). After that, in the SP reach (for example, battle reach) developed from the normal reach during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) is displayed on the display screen 7a. Will not be displayed (see FIGS. 57 (e), 58, 61 (e), 62, 64 (d), 65, 67 (d), 68). As a result, in the SP reach (for example, battle reach) developed during the execution of the fluctuation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2, the battle reach background image BR1 displayed on the display screen 7a and the main character attack the enemy character. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the background image BR2 showing that the hero is about to start and the winning image (including the image that the hero character is pleased with and the background image SR for success) that the hero character has won the enemy character. .. Therefore, in the SP reach (for example, battle reach) developed during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) is displayed on the display screen 7a. Since it is not displayed, the SP reach (for example, battle reach) performed during the variable effect without being disturbed by the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) is not disturbed, and the SP reach (for example, battle reach) is performed. ) Can be fully entertained.

10. Modification example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 corresponds to the "predetermined condition", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball is provided with another starting port different from the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21, and the game ball wins in any one of the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the other starting port. That may correspond to the "predetermined condition". It should be noted that the winning of the game ball to another starting port may trigger a lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like) of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). Further, the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 may correspond to the "predetermined condition".

In the above embodiment, the 10R normal small hit corresponds to the "first hit", and the 9R time saving big hit and the 10R time saving small hit C correspond to the "second hit" (see FIG. 8). However, it is not limited to this. For example, a 10R normal small hit corresponds to a "first small hit", and a 4R time-saving big hit, a 9R time-saving big hit, a 10R time-saving small hit A, a 10R time-saving small hit B, and a 10R time-saving small hit C are "second hits". May be equivalent to.

In the above embodiment, the 9R time-saving jackpot and the 10R time-saving small hit C (second hit) are in a time-saving state and a high base state after the end of the executed jackpot game as compared with the 10R normal small hit (first hit). The second hit was more advantageous to the player than the first hit because it would be controlled. However, it is not limited to this. For example, since the second hit has more rounds in the jackpot game to be executed than the first hit, the second hit may be more advantageous to the player than the first hit. In addition, the second hit has a larger number of rounds in the executed jackpot game than the first hit, and is controlled to a time-saving state and a high base state after the executed jackpot game is completed. , The second hit may be more advantageous to the player than the first hit.

In the above embodiment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning are the symbols without time reduction indicating that the 10R normal small hit is won (in this embodiment, "2", The temporary stop display at any of "4", "6", and "8") corresponds to "suggestion effect". However, it is not limited to this. For example, as an effect suggesting that the 10R normal small hit has been won, a specific effect image displayed on the display screen 7a, a specific sound output from the speaker 67, a frame lamp 66 or a board lamp 69 in a specific light emitting mode. The effect of making the light emitted by the speaker, the hold icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, etc. may correspond to the "suggestion effect". Further, when the lottery result of the special figure is lost, the suggestion effect may be executed by the variable effect to be executed. In this case, a specific promotion effect may be executed after the suggestion effect executed in the variable effect.

The final symbol promotion effect (see FIGS. 66 (a), 66 (b), 69 (a), 69 (b)) in the above embodiment corresponds to the “specific promotion effect”. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the time-saving symbol promotion effect (see FIGS. 59 (a) and 63 (a)) may correspond to the “specific promotion effect”. Further, refer to the final symbol promotion effect (see FIGS. 66 (a), 66 (b), 69 (a), 69 (b)) and the time-saving symbol promotion effect (see FIGS. 59 (a) and 63 (a)). A symbol promotion effect other than) may correspond to a "specific promotion effect".

The final symbol promotion effect in the above embodiment is a promotion effect having the effect modes shown in FIGS. 66 (a), 66 (b), 69 (a), and 69 (b). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the final symbol promotion effect including the effect modes other than those shown in FIGS. 66 (a), 66 (b), 69 (a), and 69 (b) may be executed.

The jackpot game in the above embodiment corresponds to a "special game". However, it is not limited to this. For example, a big hit game and a small hit game may correspond to a "special game". In this case, for example, the small hit game may be referred to as a "first special game" and the big hit game may be referred to as a "second special game".

In the above-described embodiment, the lottery of the special figure 2 is won in the time-saving state and the high-base state, and the big hit game is expected to be executed, and in the non-time-saving state and the low-base state, the previous time-saving state and the high-base state are accumulated 1. The state in which the big hit game can be expected to be executed by winning the lottery based on the second special figure hold corresponds to the "advantageous state". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the time-saving state, which is the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, may correspond to the “advantageous state”. Further, a state in which it is possible to aim for winning by the lottery of the special figure 2 in a time-saving state may correspond to an "advantageous state". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 can control a high probability state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal probability of the normal probability state after the end of the big hit game, the high probability state is determined. It may correspond to "advantageous state". In addition, the high-probability state and the time-saving state, which are the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 1, may correspond to the “advantageous state”. Further, a state in which it is possible to aim for winning by the lottery of the special figure 2 in a high probability state and a short time state may correspond to an "advantageous state". In addition, in the high probability state and the time saving state, it is possible to aim for winning by the lottery of the special figure 2, and in the normal probability state and the non-time saving state, for example, the second special stored in the previous high probability state and the time saving state. The state in which it is possible to aim for winning by lottery based on the figure hold may correspond to the "advantageous state".

In the non-time saving state of the above embodiment, if the lottery result based on one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state is a 10R normal small hit, it is not transferred to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game, so it is added. In the situation where the second special figure hold is not obtained and the state where the big hit game can be expected to be executed ends after winning the lottery of the special figure 2, "the result of the lottery is the first in an advantageous state. When it hits, it corresponds to the situation where the advantageous state ends. " However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game in a high probability state, the situation where the high probability state ends after the end of the jackpot game is "advantageous". It may correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends when the result of the lottery is the first hit in the state". Further, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a low probability state and a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game in a high probability state and a time saving state, the high probability state and the time saving state ends after the jackpot game ends. The situation in which becomes is may correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends when the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state". In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state after the end of the jackpot game in a high probability state and a time saving state, the high probability state and the time saving state will occur after the end of the jackpot game. The situation of ending may correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends when the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state".

In the non-time saving state of the above embodiment, if the lottery result based on one second special figure hold accumulated in the previous time saving state is 9R time saving big hit or 10R time saving small hit C, the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. By shifting to, the lottery of special figure 2 is won, the state where the big hit game can be expected to be executed is continued, and the lottery result based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state in the non-time saving state. If is a 10R normal small hit, it will not be shifted to the time saving state after the big hit game is over, so there is no opportunity to additionally save the second special figure hold, and the lottery of special figure 2 is won and the big hit The situation where the state in which the game can be expected to be executed ends is "If the result of the lottery is the second hit in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is continued, and the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state. In that case, it may correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends". In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game in the high probability state (advantageous state), the high probability state is continued after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability state is high. If the result of the special drawing lottery in the probability state is a jackpot controlled to the low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the situation where the high probability state ends is the "result of the lottery in the advantageous state". If is the second hit, the advantageous state is continued, and if the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ends. ” In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game in a high probability state and a time saving state (advantageous state), a high probability after the jackpot game ends. If the state and the time saving state are continued and the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit controlled to the low probability state and the time saving state after the end of the big hit game in the high probability state and the time saving state, the high probability state and the time saving state are achieved. The situation where the state ends is "If the result of the lottery is the second hit in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is continued, and if the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state. It may correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends". In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game in a high probability state and a time saving state (advantageous state), a high probability after the jackpot game ends. If the state and the time saving state are continued and the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit controlled to the low probability state and the non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game in the high probability state and the time saving state, the high probability state and the time saving state The situation where the time saving state ends is "when the result of the lottery is the second hit in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is continued, and the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state. May correspond to "a situation in which the advantageous state ends".

In the above embodiment, in the non-time saving state, the result of the lottery performed based on one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state is 10R normal small hit, 9R time saving big hit, or 10R. Regardless of which of the time-saving small hits C, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect executed based on the hit are 10R Normal stop After being temporarily stopped with a symbol that indicates the possibility of winning a small hit (in this form, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"), the final symbol promotion effect Was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the non-time saving state, the result of the lottery performed based on one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state is executed based on the 9R time saving big hit or the 10R time saving small hit C. In the variable effect to be performed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning are the symbols without time reduction indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, "2". , "4", "6", "8"), and then the final symbol promotion effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the non-time saving state, the result of the lottery performed based on one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state is 10R normal small hit, 9R time saving big hit, and so on. Or, regardless of which of the 10R time-saving small hits C, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect executed based on the hit. Is displayed as a temporary stop with a symbol that indicates the possibility of winning a 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"), and then the final symbol. The promotion production was performed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in a time-saving state or a non-time-saving state, winning is suggested by a variable effect in which the result of the lottery performed based on the second special figure hold is executed based on the time-saving hit (for example, 9R time-saving big hit). The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) are symbols with reduced working hours (in this embodiment, any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9"). There may be a case where the temporary stop display is displayed and the time-reduced symbol promotion effect or the final symbol promotion effect is not executed, and the time-reduced symbol is definitively stopped and displayed.

In the non-time saving state in the above embodiment, the stop suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the aspect (doublet) have no time reduction indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, "2", "4", "6", "8". After being displayed as a temporary stop in any of)), the final symbol promotion effect was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is 2 or more, a lottery is performed based on two or more second special figure holdings stored at the end of the previous time saving state. In all the variable effects based on the result of, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the symbols without time reduction indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment, "2", "4", "6". , "8"), the final symbol promotion effect may be executed when the temporary stop is displayed.

After the temporary stop is displayed by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state of the above embodiment, the final symbol An effect different from the effect of the promotion effect (the effect shown in FIG. 66 (a), the effect shown in FIG. 66 (b), the effect shown in FIG. 69 (a), the effect shown in FIG. 69 (b)). The time-saving symbol promotion effect of the aspect (the effect mode shown in FIG. 59 (a) and the effect mode shown in FIG. 63 (a)) was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode of the time-saving symbol promotion effect is the effect mode of the final symbol promotion effect (the effect mode shown in FIG. 66 (a), the effect mode shown in FIG. 66 (b), the effect mode shown in FIG. 69 (a), and the figure. A part (for example, the display mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) may be the same as long as it is not the same effect mode as the effect mode shown in 69 (b).

Further, after the temporary stop is displayed by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state of the above embodiment. , Time saving symbol promotion production was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the temporary stop is displayed with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the temporary stop is displayed. A promotion effect is executed to notify whether or not the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) that is more advantageous for the player. It does not have to be.

In the above embodiment, if a prize is won in the second starting port 21, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b as the second special figure holding, and the upper limit storage number of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is 1. Was there. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b may be 2 or more. Further, if the prize is won in the second starting port 21, the configuration may not be stored as the second special drawing hold.

In the above embodiment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are 10R in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery performed based on the one second special figure hold saved at the end of the previous time saving state. After the temporary stop is displayed with the symbol without time reduction (in this form, any of "2", "4", "6", "8") indicating the possibility of winning the normal small hit, the final symbol promotion effect is displayed. It has been executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is 2 or more, the last of the two or more second special figure holdings saved at the end of the previous time saving state is saved. It is possible that the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R won the 10R normal small hit in the variable production based on the result of the lottery based on the 2nd special drawing reservation that was saved before the 2nd special drawing reservation. The final symbol promotion effect is not executed after the temporary stop is displayed with the symbol without time reduction (in this form, any of "2", "4", "6", and "8"), but it is saved at the end. In the variable effect based on the result of the lottery performed based on the second special symbol hold, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may have won the 10R normal small hit (in this embodiment). , "2", "4", "6", "8"), and then the final symbol promotion effect may be executed. This indicates the possibility that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R won the 10R normal small hit in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery performed based on the second special figure hold that was saved at the end. It is possible to provide the player with an effect that gives the player the last chance when the temporary stop is displayed with the symbol without time reduction. Therefore, at the final chance of the lottery of Special Figure 2 while there is a possibility of returning to the left-handed, I am very disappointed to see the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed with the symbol without time reduction. The final symbol promotion effect makes it possible for the player to have a desire to be promoted to a symbol with a reduced time.

In the above embodiment, when the time saving symbol promotion effect is executed or the final symbol promotion effect is executed and the effect symbol is promoted (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction), there is a time reduction on the display screen 7a. In the symbols, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 were definitively stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R were definitively stopped and displayed (FIGS. 59 (e), 63 (c), 66 (e). ), FIG. 69 (e)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the time-saving symbol promotion effect is executed, or the final symbol promotion effect is executed, and there is a symbol promotion of the effect symbol (from the symbol without time reduction to the symbol with time reduction), the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are deterministic. However, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may not be definitively stopped and displayed, and the effect of notifying that the hit has been made may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a corresponds to the "hit suggestion display". However, it is not limited to this. For example, a player may be elected by the special figure 2 lottery, and a big hit game (a big hit game by passing V based on the small hit winning or a big hit game based on the big hit winning of the special figure 2 lottery) can be executed once. Any effect image that can be suggested and is displayed on the display screen 7a can be appropriately changed. Specifically, the display screen 7a is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, and the big hit game (the big hit game by passing V based on the small hit winning or the big hit game based on the big hit winning of the special figure 2 lottery) is executed once. A character image or the like that can suggest that it can be displayed may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed during the execution of the variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the jackpot effect may be displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has a maximum storage number of "1", so that the pachinko gaming machine of two loops (a big hit including the first hit when a time-saving symbol is won in the lottery of special figure 1). A game machine in which the number of consecutive chans is at least 3 times). As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect in the time saving state, and the non-time saving state. One of the first V icon images AC1 may be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect in the state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is configured as a pachinko game machine having a three-loop loop with the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold being "2", the display screen 7a is displayed during the execution of the variation effect in the time saving state. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon are displayed on the display screen 7a when the first V icon image AC1, the second V icon image AC2, and the third V icon image AC3 are displayed, and during the execution of the variation effect in the non-time saving state. One of the first V icon images AC1 may be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the image AC2 and the variation effect in the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) is displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) may be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, only the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 or the first V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect. The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a were displayed larger than the above, before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R was started during the execution of the variation effect. .. Further, the effect is produced during the execution of the variation effect rather than the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 on the display screen 7a before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started during the execution of the variation effect. Only the first V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a before the variable display of the symbols 8L, 8C, 8R was started was displayed larger. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed on the display screen 7a before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started during the execution of the variation effect, and the variation effect is being executed. The size of the first V icon image AC1 displayed on the display screen 7a before the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started may be the same.

In the above embodiment, the V icon image (V icon image) is before the start of the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R than when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect. The 1st V icon image AC1 and the 2nd V icon image AC2) may be displayed in a large size (FIGS. 57 (c), 57 (d), 61 (c), 61 (d), 64 (FIG. 67). b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), FIG. 67 (c)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) can be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the jackpot effect, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not variablely displayed. The V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2) is larger on the display screen 7a when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect. It may be displayed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, and reach is established. When the normal reach is performed, the display of the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a is completed (FIGS. 57 (e), 61 (e), 64 (FIG. 64). d), see FIG. 67 (d)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, on the display screen 7a, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes), and even if the reach is established, they are displayed on the display screen 7a. The V icon images (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) may continue to be displayed small below the display screen 7a so as not to interfere with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, even during SP reach, the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon) is below the display screen 7a so as not to interfere with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed on the display screen 7a. The image AC2) may continue to be displayed small.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a, the reach is established. , The display of the V icon image (first V icon image AC1, second V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a may be terminated.

Battle reach, story reach, and joint battle reach, which are a type of SP reach of the above embodiment, correspond to "specific reach production", but are not limited thereto. For example, normal reach may correspond to "specific reach production". Further, the SPSP reach, which suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the SP reach, may correspond to the “specific reach effect”.

In the above embodiment, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eyes) on the display screen 7a during the execution of the variation effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2. When the temporary stop is displayed and the reach is established and the normal reach is reached, the display of the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a disappears and the SP reach (for example, battle reach) is set. The V icon image (first V icon image AC1, second V icon image AC2) was not displayed on the display screen 7a even when the operation was performed (FIGS. 57 (e), 58, 61 (e), FIG. 62, FIG. 64 (d), FIG. 65, FIG. 67 (d), FIG. 68). However, it is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eye) on the display screen 7a. Then, when the reach is established and the V icon image (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a continues to be displayed even in the normal reach and develops into SP reach (for example, battle reach), it is displayed. The display of the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) on the screen 7a may be completed and disappear from the display screen 7a.

In the above embodiment, when the normal reach is developed during the execution of the variation effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2, the display of the V icon image (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) on the display screen 7a disappears. , The V icon image (first V icon image AC1, second V icon image AC2) was not displayed on the display screen 7a even when SP reach (for example, battle reach) was performed (FIG. 57 (e), 58, 61 (e), 62, 64 (d), 65, 67 (d), 68). However, it is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of Special Figure 2, a specific effect may be performed before the development to normal reach, and by the time the specific effect is performed, V on the display screen 7a. The display of the icon image (1st V icon image AC1 and 2nd V icon image AC2) may be turned off. Here, the specific effect may be, for example, a fan effect that incites whether or not the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eye). As a result, the V icon displayed on the display screen 7a is a fanning effect that encourages whether or not the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“2”, so-called reach eye). The images (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) make it possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to see.

In the above embodiment, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect, the display screen 7a is used to win the special drawing 2 lottery once. The first V icon image AC1 suggesting that the jackpot game can be executed, and the second V icon image AC2 suggesting that one jackpot game can be executed by winning the lottery of the next special figure 2 are displayed. (See FIGS. 57 (d) and 61 (d)). When the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect, the black first V icon image AC1 and the white second V icon image AC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. It was displayed. The first V icon image AC1 is not limited to the second V icon image AC2 as long as it is easier for the player to confirm. For example, the second V icon image AC2 may be displayed darker than the first V icon image AC1 on the display screen 7a, and the first V icon image AC1 may be displayed brighter than the second V icon image AC2. As a result, by confirming the first V icon image AC1 that is brightly displayed on the display screen 7a, the first V icon image AC1 can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 this time, and the jackpot game can be executed. It becomes easy to understand that it corresponds to.

In the above embodiment, after the temporary stop is displayed by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) that suggests winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time reduction state, the time reduction symbol is displayed. The promotion effect was always executed (see FIGS. 59 (a) and 63 (a)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the temporary stop is displayed with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the time saving symbol promotion effect is produced. May be executed, and there may be cases where the time-saving symbol promotion effect is not executed.

In the above embodiment, the time is shortened after the temporary stop is displayed by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) that suggests winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state. The symbol promotion effect was always executed (see FIGS. 66 (a), 66 (b), 69 (a), 69 (b)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, after being temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting winning in the variable effect based on the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the final symbol is promoted. There may be a case where the effect is executed and a case where the final symbol promotion effect is not executed.

In the above embodiment, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed during the execution of the variable effect, the V icon image (first V icon image AC1, second V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a is performed. ) Is reduced and displayed (see FIGS. 57 (d), 61 (d), 64 (c), 67 (c)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the variation effect, the V icon images (first V icon image AC1 and second V icon image AC2) displayed on the display screen 7a before the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are performed. It may be reduced and displayed.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "1", but it may be 2 or more. For example, if the upper limit of the number of stored cards is "2", the number of consecutive chans of the jackpot including the first hit when the pachinko machine with a three-loop loop (when winning with a time-saving symbol in the lottery of special figure 1) is at least four times. A game machine) can be configured. In addition, if the upper limit of the number of stored items is "3", the number of consecutive chans of the jackpot including the first hit when the pachinko machine with a 4-fold loop (when winning with a time-saving symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 1) is at least 5 times. A game machine) can be configured. In addition, if the upper limit memory number is "4", the number of consecutive chans of the jackpot including the first hit when winning with a time-saving symbol in the lottery of special figure 1 will be at least 6 times. A game machine) can be configured.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment is configured as a type 1 type 2 type mixer, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, or the so-called V probability machine (high probability based on the passage of a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be a gaming machine that controls the state). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game once it is controlled to the high probability state. , A so-called ST machine (a gaming machine that cuts the number of probable changes) may be configured. Further, it may be configured as a honey-type gaming machine. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the number of consecutive high-probability states after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) and then shifts to the low-probability state after the end of the executed jackpot game. (So-called probabilistic limiter machine) may be used. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the number of consecutive jackpot games in the high-probability state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, two times), and then the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the low-probability state after the end of the subsequent jackpot games. good. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the number of consecutive time-saving states after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, once) and then shifts to the non-time-saving state after the end of the executed jackpot game ( It may be a so-called time-saving limiter machine). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the number of consecutive jackpot games in the time-saving state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, once) and then shifts to the non-time-saving state after the end of the executed jackpot games. .. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

In each of the above-described embodiments, after the time is controlled to be reduced, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21, but the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed. You may not display it. That is, in the electric chew driving notification effect, only the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode may be displayed. In this case, since the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is rather confused as to whether or not the driving to the electric chew 22 is continued. Is. As a specific control process, it suffices not to execute the process related to the electric chew driving reduction flag. That is, in the first embodiment, the process of step S4508 and step S4513 is not executed in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 42, and the electric chew driving effect process (S4302) shown in FIG. Configure not to perform step S5106.

When the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is 3 or more, even if the driving promotion image displayed on the display screen 7a is gradually reduced based on the entry into the second starting port 21. good. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", the game ball is controlled to the second start port when there is no second special figure hold and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is not displayed. Upon entering the ball 21, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed. Then, when one number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is accumulated during the variable display of the special figure 2, the driving promotion image (the driving promotion image 7Y shown in FIG. 50B) of the first reduced display mode is displayed. When two reserved balls are accumulated during the variation display of FIG. 2, the driving promotion image (the driving promotion image smaller than the driving promotion image 7Y) of the second reduced display mode may be displayed. .. This makes it easier for the player to know that the end of driving into the electric chew 22 is gradually approaching.

Further, in the first embodiment, the VV lamp 68 capable of lighting one or two letters V is provided, but other lamps may be used. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", a VVVV lamp capable of lighting 1 to 4 letters V may be used. That is, a lamp capable of lighting the letter V up to the number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold may be used. Further, in the VV lamp 68 and the VVV lamp 68A, the lamps are arranged in the left-right direction, but they may be arranged in the vertical direction, the diagonally upper right direction, and the diagonally lower right direction. Further, the lamps may be arranged irregularly, and the arrangement of the lamps can be changed as appropriate. Then, each lamp was turned on so as to increase in order from the left to the right, but the order in which the lamps are turned on can be changed as appropriate, and even if the lamps are turned on so as to increase in order from the right to the left. good. Furthermore, the characters, figures, symbols, etc. formed by lighting each lamp are not limited to "V", and can be appropriately changed as long as they suggest a situation in which a jackpot game can be executed, for example, "★". , Etc. may be used. Further, the light emitting mode of the VV lamp 68 and the lower right lamp 69 may be a light emitting mode in which a part of the lamp is lit or a light emitting mode in which the lamp blinks, and the light emitting color and the like can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, one or two characters V are displayed on the display screen 7a based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21, but the number of Vs to be displayed can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", 1 to 4 letters V may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, although a plurality of V characters are displayed side by side in the left-right direction, they may be displayed side by side in the vertical direction, the diagonally upper right direction, and the diagonal lower right direction. Further, the characters of each V may be displayed irregularly, and the display position of the characters of V can be changed as appropriate. Then, the letters of each V are displayed so as to increase in order from the left to the right, but the order of display can be changed as appropriate, and the characters are displayed so as to increase in order from the right to the left. Is also good. Further, the character, figure, symbol, or the like of V displayed on the display screen 7a is not limited to "V", and can be appropriately changed as long as it suggests a situation in which a jackpot game can be executed, for example, "V". ★ ”etc. may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lower right lamp 69 emits light in a predetermined emission color (for example, white) as the first embodiment when the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the reduced working hours, and the variation display in FIG. When the second special figure hold was accumulated by the upper limit storage number, the light was not emitted as the second mode. However, the lower right lamp 69 may emit light in yellow, for example, more conspicuous than white, as a second aspect, when the second special figure hold is accumulated by the upper limit storage number during the fluctuation display of special figure 2. .. In this case, when the lower right lamp 69 emits yellow light, the most advantageous situation for the player (the situation where the second special figure hold is accumulated by the upper limit memory number during the variable display of special figure 2) is created. It is possible to indirectly show that. The lower right lamp 69 was arranged directly below the electric chew 22, but may be arranged directly above the electric chew 22 or to the right, and the arrangement position can be changed as appropriate. When the electric chew 22 is arranged in the left game area 3A, it is preferable to arrange the board lamp (light emitting means) in the left game area 3A near the electric chew 22.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a small hit is won in the winning / failing determination (S1002) based on the entry into the second starting opening 21, the game ball winning the second major winning opening 35 is not related to the winning timing. Although the opening pattern is set so as to pass through the specific area 39 (see FIGS. 51 (b) and 51 (c)), the open pattern does not pass through the specific area 39 depending on the winning timing of the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 35. You may set the opening pattern so that it may happen. In this case, it is difficult to pass the game ball through the specific area 39 in the high base state, and the speed at which the next jackpot is assigned may be slower than in each of the above-mentioned forms, but the second game machine as a whole is second. It is possible to prevent the passing rate (V passing rate) of the game ball that has won the large winning opening 35 into the specific area 39 from becoming unreasonably high.

Further, in the above embodiment, when suggesting a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed once in the high base state, the VV lamp 68 is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode, and the effect image 6A is displayed on the display screen 7a. , The light emission of the VV lamp 68 and the display of the display screen 7a may be used. Further, when suggesting a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed twice in the high base state, the VV lamp 68 is made to emit light in the second light emitting mode, and the effect image 6B is displayed on the display screen 7a. Either one of the light emission and the display of the display screen 7a may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small hit can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol, but the winning probability of the small win in the lottery of the first special symbol may be set to "0". In this case, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) shown in FIG. 25, the processes from steps S1107 to S1110 are not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol, "10R time saving small hit A" that cannot pass V and "10R time saving small hit B" that can pass V are provided. However, it may be only a small hit that cannot pass through V.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, in at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game, there may be a round in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened. In this case, it is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. And based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the high base state is terminated when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 99 times, but the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol as the end condition of the high base state (predetermined). The maximum number of executions) can be changed arbitrarily.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit of the number of stored figures is set to 4, but a configuration may be made in which there is no reserved figures. In this case, when the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is detected, if the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not being executed and the auxiliary game is not being executed (during the operation of the electric chew 22), the normal symbol random number is acquired. It should be configured.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions according to means A1 to A5, means B1 to means B4) are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A game control means (main control board 80) that draws a lottery for winning or not based on the establishment of predetermined conditions (winning of a game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21).
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) provided with an effect control means (sub-control board 90) capable of executing a variable effect suggesting whether or not a hit is achieved based on the result of the lottery.
As the hit, the first hit (10R normal small hit, see FIG. 8) and the second hit (9R time saving big hit, 10R time saving small hit C, see FIG. 8) which is more advantageous for the player than the first hit. Is provided,
The effect control means is
During the execution of the variation effect, an effect constituting a suggestion effect (a stop mode (for example, "222") indicating the possibility of winning the 10R normal small hit) suggesting that the result of the lottery is the first hit. It is possible to execute the temporary stop display of the symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, see FIG. 65 (c)).
After executing the suggestion effect, a specific promotion effect (final symbol promotion effect, see FIGS. 66 (a) to 66 (b)) for notifying whether or not the result of the lottery is the second hit is executed. It is possible,
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the suggestion effect suggesting that it is the first hit is executed during the execution of the variable effect, a specific promotion effect for notifying whether or not it is the second hit is executed. Will be done. This can be discouraging by letting the suggestive effect know that there is a possibility of a first hit, but the specific promotion effect that is performed after that may cause the player to have a second hit. It is possible to have hope in particular. Therefore, it is possible to stimulate the emotions of the player by the specific promotion effect executed after the execution of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The game control means is
When the result of the lottery is the hit, a special game (big hit game) can be executed.
After the end of the special game, the player is in an advantageous state (a state in which the lottery of the special figure 2 is won in the time saving state and the high base state, and the execution of the jackpot game can be expected, and the previous state in the non-time saving state and the low base state. In some cases, you may win a lottery based on one second special diagram hold that you have accumulated in a short time and high base state, and you can expect to execute a big hit game, see Fig. 53).
The effect control means is
When the result of the lottery becomes the first hit in the advantageous state, the situation where the advantageous state ends (the lottery result based on one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state in the non-time saving state is usually 10R. In the case of a small hit, since the time is not reduced after the big hit game is over, there is no opportunity to additionally save the second special figure hold, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is won and the big hit game is executed. The specific promotion effect is executed after the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variation effect based on the fact that the result of the lottery in the advantageous state is the hit. It is possible,
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a situation where the advantageous state ends when the result of the lottery is the first hit in the advantageous state, the variation effect based on the result of the lottery being won in the advantageous state is being executed. When the suggestion effect is executed, the player will be disappointed. However, if a particular promotion effect is performed after the suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to give the discouraged player the hope that there is a possibility of a second hit. As a result, in a situation where the advantageous state ends when the result of the lottery is the first hit, the player's emotions are effectively stimulated by executing a specific promotion effect after the suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The game control means is
The lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the entry opening (see the second starting opening 21, FIGS. 1 and 2).
It is possible to hold a lottery based on entering the ball into the entrance.
It is possible to control the ball entry easy state (time reduction state and high base state) in which it is easier to enter the ball entrance than the non-ball entry easy state (non-time reduction state and low base state).
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute the specific promotion effect after executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery held by the game control means when the easy entry state ends.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery held at the end of the easy entry state, the player ends the easy entry state. It is disappointing to know that the result of the lottery that was sometimes held may be the first hit. However, it is possible to give the player hope that the result of the lottery that was held at the end of the easy entry state may be the second hit instead of the first hit by a specific promotion effect. Become. Therefore, when the easy entry state ends and the lottery opportunity based on the entry into the entrance can end, the player wants the result of the lottery to be the second hit by a specific promotion effect. It is possible to stimulate emotions and enhance the entertainment of the game.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine described in means A3,
The effect control means is
From the effect mode (the effect mode shown in FIGS. 66 (a) to 66 (b)) similar to the specific promotion effect after the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect in the easy-to-enter state. Do not perform promotion production,
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect in the easy-to-enter state, the promotion effect having the same effect mode as the specific promotion effect is not executed. This makes it possible to enhance the significance of the specific promotion effect executed after the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect. Therefore, when the easy entry state ends and the lottery opportunity based on the entry into the entrance can end, the player's feeling of wanting to be the second hit instead of the first hit is more effective. It is possible to stimulate the game and enhance the entertainment of the game.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to means A3 or means A4,
The game control means is
A predetermined number of lottery based on entering the ball into the entrance (one, see FIGS. 1 and 3) can be held.
The effect control means is
The result of the predetermined number of lottery that was held when the easy entry state ended (in the non-time saving state, the lottery based on the one second special figure hold that was saved when the previous time saving state ended. After executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variation effect based on the result), the specific promotion effect can be executed.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the predetermined number of lottery held at the end of the easy entry state, the result of the predetermined number of lottery is executed. By letting them know that there is a possibility of the first hit, the player will be greatly discouraged. However, it is possible to have the hope that the result of the predetermined number of lottery held at the end of the easy entry state is the second hit by the specific promotion effect executed after the suggestion effect is executed. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the player's desire that the result of the predetermined number of lottery is not the first hit but the second hit, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-005367, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into the starting port. Based on the result of the determination, the jackpot game is executed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is provided with a short jackpot (first hit) and a long jackpot (second hit), which is more advantageous for the player than the short jackpot. There is. Like the pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-005367, by stopping and displaying the effect symbols in a specific combination in a variable effect (suggestion effect), the result of the determination is a short jackpot. There are pachinko machines that can be suggested. However, if the suggestion effect suggesting that the lottery result of winning or not is the first hit is executed in the variation effect, the player is simply discouraged, and the variation after the suggestion effect is executed. It became difficult to enjoy the production, and there was room for improvement in terms of enhancing the entertainment of the game. The above-mentioned invention A makes it possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the result of the lottery is the first hit during the execution of the variable effect for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-005367. After executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a specific promotion effect that informs whether or not the result of the lottery is the second hit. " Thereby, the invention of the invention A can solve the problem of "it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game" (to exert an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
A game control means (main control board 80) that draws a lottery for winning or not based on the establishment of predetermined conditions (winning of a game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21).
An effect control means (sub-control board 90) capable of executing a predetermined effect, and
A predetermined display unit (see image display device 7, FIGS. 1 and 7) is provided.
The hit includes a first hit (10R normal small hit, see FIG. 8) and a second hit (9R time saving big hit, 10R time saving small hit C, see FIG. 8) which is more advantageous for the player than the first hit. , Is provided,
The effect control means is
A hit suggestion display (1st V icon image AC1, 2nd V icon image AC2, FIG. 57 (c), FIG. 57 (d), FIG. 61 (c), FIG. 61 (d) suggesting that the result of the lottery is a win. ), FIG. 64 (b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), and FIG. 67 (c)) can be displayed on the display unit.
The hit suggestion display of a plurality (two, see FIGS. 57 (c), 57 (d), 61 (c), 61 (d)) can be displayed on the display unit.
The number of hit suggestion displays displayed on the display unit indicates the number of times the lottery result is a hit.
When the result of the lottery is the second hit, the hit suggestion display displayed on the display unit (the lottery result of the special figure 1 is either a 4R time saving big hit or a 10R time saving small hit B, or special drawing 2 When the lottery result is either 9R time saving big hit or 10R time saving small hit C, during the execution of the variable effect based on the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state after the end of the executed big hit game, The first V icon image AC1 and the second V icon image AC2 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIGS. 57 (c), 57 (d), 61 (c), 61 (d)). The number is the hit suggestion display displayed on the display unit when the result of the lottery is the first hit (when the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is a 10R normal small hit). The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed during the execution of the variation effect based on the lottery result based on the one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state without shifting to the time saving state after the executed jackpot game is completed. More than the number of first V icon images AC1, FIG. 64 (b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), FIG. 67 (c)) displayed.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the hit suggestion display suggesting that the result of the lottery displayed on the display unit is a hit makes the player understand that the hit is a win, and the game is based on the number of hit suggestion displays. It is possible to let a person know the number of hits. Further, since the number of hit suggestion displays displayed on the display unit is larger in the second hit than in the first hit, the player is given the first hit or the second hit depending on the number of hit suggestion displays. It is also possible to grasp that. As a result, the hit suggestion display displayed on the display unit makes it possible for the player to grasp information such as the hit, the number of hits, and the type of hit to entertain the game. Can be increased.

The invention according to means B2 is
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is possible to execute a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of the effect symbol on the display unit.
While the variation effect is being executed, the hit suggestion display can be displayed on the display unit (FIGS. 57 (c), 57 (d), 61 (c), 61 (d), 64 (FIG. 64). b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), FIG. 67 (c)),
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a hit suggestion display may be displayed on the display unit during the execution of the variation effect accompanied by the variation display of the effect symbol, so that the player may be hit during the execution of the variation effect. It becomes possible to grasp. Further, depending on the number of hit suggestion displays displayed during the execution of the variation effect, it is possible to grasp the number of hits and the result of the lottery as the first hit or the second hit. This makes it possible for the player to grasp information such as the hit, the number of hits, and the type of hit by the hit suggestion display, and to enjoy the game in the variable production where the result of the lottery is worrisome. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in means B2,
The effect control means is
The hit suggestion display is larger in the display unit when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed during the execution of the variation effect than when the variation display of the effect symbol is performed during the execution of the variation effect. Display (large display size, FIG. 57 (c), FIG. 57 (d), FIG. 61 (c), FIG. 61 (d), FIG. 64 (b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), (See FIG. 67 (c)),
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the variable display of the effect symbol is not performed during the execution of the variable effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is performed unlike the case where the variable display of the effect symbol is performed. Not broken. As a result, when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed during the execution of the variation effect, the variation of the effect symbol is displayed even if the hit suggestion display is displayed larger than the case where the variation display of the effect symbol is performed. It does not interfere with the display. Therefore, when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed, the hit suggestion display is displayed in a large size to attract attention, so that the player can easily grasp the information such as the hit, the number of hits, and the type of hit. It becomes possible.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to means B2 or means B3,
The effect control means is
During the execution of the variable effect, it is possible to develop into a specific reach effect (battle reach, story reach, joint battle reach, see FIG. 12, FIG. 58, FIG. 62, FIG. 65, FIG. 68).
Before developing into the specific reach effect during the execution of the variation effect, the hit suggestion display is displayed on the display unit (FIG. 57 (c), FIG. 57 (d), FIG. 61 (c)). 61 (d), FIG. 64 (b), FIG. 64 (c), FIG. 67 (b), FIG. 67 (c). The hit suggestion display is not displayed on the display unit (see FIGS. 58, 62, 65, 68).
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the hit suggestion display is displayed on the display unit before being developed into a specific reach effect during the execution of the variation effect, but the specific development during the execution of the variation effect is performed. In the reach effect, the hit suggestion display is not displayed on the display unit. As a result, when a specific reach effect is developed during the execution of the variable effect, it is possible to prevent the specific reach effect from becoming difficult to see by the hit suggestion display. Therefore, in the specific promotion effect developed during the execution of the variable effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the specific reach effect instead of the hit suggestion display, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-005367, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into the starting port. Based on the result of the determination, the jackpot game is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-005367, when the result of determination of whether or not it is a big hit is a big hit, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination by the variable effect. Then, the result of the judgment is suggested. However, since there are many gaming machines that can suggest that it will be a hit, simply suggesting that it will be a hit will not be enough to entertain the player, and there is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest of the game. there were. The above-mentioned invention B makes it possible to display a hit suggestion display on the display unit, which suggests that the result of the lottery is a hit, for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-005367. A plurality of the hit suggestion displays can be displayed on the display unit, and the number of the hit suggestion displays displayed on the display unit suggests the number of times the lottery result is a hit, and the lottery result is the second hit. The number of hit suggestion displays displayed on the display unit in the case of a hit is larger than the number of hit suggestion displays displayed on the display unit when the result of the lottery is the first hit. " There is. Thereby, the invention of the invention B can solve the problem of "it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game" (it exerts an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 20 ... 1st starting port 21 ... 2nd starting port 22 ... Electric chew 23 ... Movable member 35 ... 2nd big winning opening 36 ... 2nd big winning device 37 ... Opening / closing member 39 ... Specific area 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85b ... Second special figure reservation storage unit 90 ... Sub control board 91 ... Direction control microcomputer AC1 ... First V icon image AC2 ... Second V icon image

Claims (1)

A game control means that draws a lottery based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of executing a variable effect suggesting whether or not a hit is achieved based on the result of the lottery.
As the hit, a first hit and a second hit that is more advantageous to the player than the first hit are provided.
The game control means is
Based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance, the lottery is performed.
It is possible to hold a lottery based on entering the ball into the entrance.
It is possible to control the ball entry easy state, which makes it easier to enter the ball entry port than the non-ball entry easy state.
The effect control means is
During the execution of the variation effect, the suggestion effect suggesting that the result of the lottery is the first hit can be executed.
After performing the suggested effect, Ri executable der certain promotion effect the result of the lottery is informed whether or not the second contact,
After executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variable effect in the easy-to-enter state, the promotion effect having the same effect mode as the specific promotion effect is not executed.
It is possible to execute the specific promotion effect after executing the suggestion effect during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the lottery held by the game control means when the easy entry state ends.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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