JP7107573B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine as an example of a gaming machine, a random number obtained based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole (entrance) is stored as pending memory (holding information), and based on the stored pending memory. , which performs a judgment process as to whether or not a jackpot will be achieved.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko game machine, for example, like the game machine of Patent Document 1 below, pre-reading determination (pre-determination) of whether or not it will be a big hit or a loss is performed in the reserved memory, and the result of the pre-reading determination If there is something like that, there is something that performs a look-ahead effect (suggestion effect) that suggests that it will be a big hit in the future.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-049893

However, based on the judgment information (random number) acquired based on the entry of the ball into the entrance (starting opening), before it is judged whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, In a game machine that performs a suggestive effect (prefetching effect) that suggests the result of a preliminary determination (prefetching determination), even if the suggestive effect is performed, the suggestive effect performed next to the suggestive effect is not related. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to grasp the execution of the suggestive effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player based on determination information acquired based on the ball entering the ball entrance,
a pending storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of determination information that are undetermined by the determining means as pending information;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information before the determination is performed by the determination means;
A performance control means that can execute a variable performance that suggests whether or not the special game will be executed using a plurality of performance symbols;
A display unit capable of displaying the variable effect,
The production control means is
By displaying the effect pattern of one pattern mode among the plurality of pattern modes in the variable effect on the display unit, it is possible to execute a first suggestion effect that suggests the result of the preliminary determination,
From the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, among a plurality of character images different from the performance symbols, the characters included in the design mode of the performance symbols displayed in the first suggestive performance are the same . The gaming machine is characterized in that execution of a second suggestion effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination can be started by displaying a character image showing the character of the character on the display unit.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a simplified diagram showing the inside of the alternate distribution type starting winning device 11D. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit classification determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a ready-to-win determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a production example 1; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second production example; It is a prefetch determination table. This is a player stop notice effect lottery table. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third example of presentation; FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a fourth example of presentation; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a production example 5; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example 6 of presentation; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of starting winning processing. It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing.

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

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

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

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

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

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has a production design display area for performing variable display of production design EZ (decorative design) synchronized with variable display of the first special design and the second special design described later. . Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production pattern fluctuation production (variation production) is sometimes called "decorative pattern fluctuation production" or simply "variation production" or "normal fluctuation production".

The effect symbol display area is composed of three effect symbol display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

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

In addition, on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, the number of memories of the first special figure reservation (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of memories of the second special figure reservation (hereinafter, special There is a pending icon display area (a pending display area) that displays a pending icon HA (a pending display, an effect pending image) according to the number of pending balls shown in FIG. Also, in the pending icon display area, a first pending icon display area HR1 for displaying a pending icon HA corresponding to the sum of the number of stored first and second special pending and second special pending icons corresponding to "1 to 6"; There are two types of the second pending icon display area HR2 that displays the pending icon HA corresponding to the sum of the number of stored first special pending and second special pending pending icon HA corresponding to "7 to 8". In addition, in this embodiment, the number "7", which is the sum of the number of memories of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, corresponds to the predetermined number. By the display of the pending icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later, the second special shown in the second special pending display 83b described later The number of storage of figure pending, the number of storage of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed in the second special figure pending display 83b described later The sum of the number of pending memories (hereinafter also referred to as the number of pending balls or the number of special pending balls) can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, an alternating distribution type starting winning device 11D is provided in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The alternate distribution type starting winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball entry means, a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry means, or a first starting prize winning device. The game balls that have won the entrance 11 provided in the alternate distribution type start prize winning device 11D are alternately distributed to the first start hole sensor 69a or the second start hole sensor 12a as described later. And the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting hole sensor 69a triggers the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.). Further, the detection of the game ball by the second start sensor 12a triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.).

In addition, below the alternating distribution type starting winning device 11D in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 20D having a third starting port 20 is provided. The third starting hole 20 is also referred to as a second starting opening, a variable receiving opening, a second starting winning opening, or a second starting area. The electric chew 20D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. Winning of the game ball to the third starting port 20 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 20D has an electric chew opening/closing member 20k (ball opening opening/closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state. The electric chew opening/closing member 20k is driven by an electric chew solenoid 20s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 20k is in an open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the third starting port 20, and when it is in a closed state, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the third starting port 20.例文帳に追加Become. That is, the third starting hole 20 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the third starting port when the electric chew opening/closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 3 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball into the starting hole.

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

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61 . The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 serves as a trigger for execution of 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 20D. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 10 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 6 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

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

On the first flow path R1, an alternately distributed starting prize winning device 11D, a general prize winning port 10, an electric chew 20D, and an out port 19 are provided. A player can aim to win a prize in the alternate distribution type starting prize winning device 11D or the general prize winning port 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since no gate is arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 20D is not opened when the player is hitting left.

On the other hand, a gate 13, a general prize winning port 10, a big prize winning device 14D, an electric tube 20D, and an out port 19 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13, or win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the third starting opening 20, and the big winning opening 14. can.

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

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

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the first starting port sensor 69a. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the third starting port 20 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, thereby detecting the game ball by the first start sensor 69a, detecting the game ball by the second start sensor 12a, and detecting the game ball by the second start sensor 12a. 3. The result of a lottery (special pattern lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the prize winning to the starting port 20 is reported. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

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

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is either detection of a game ball by the first starting hole sensor 69a, detection of a game ball by the second starting hole sensor 12a, or entry into the third starting hole 20 (entering a ball). , Values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the detection and winning (numerical information, judgment information, judgment information) are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 (reservation storage means) described later. Specifically, if it is detected by the first start opening sensor 69a, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later as the first special figure reservation, and if the winning to the third start opening 20, the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special symbol suspension memories (hereinafter also referred to as special figure suspension) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special symbols based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting hole sensor 69a, the detection of the game ball by the second starting hole sensor 12a, or the winning of the third starting hole 20 is performed. Even if it cannot be done immediately after winning, that is, even if a prize is won during the execution of variable display of special symbols or during the execution of a special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize is reserved, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. You can do it.

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

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the third start port 20 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the third starting port 20 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

2. Configuration of Alternate Distribution Startup Winning Device 11D Next, the configuration of the alternate distribution startup winning device 11D will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 6. FIG. The alternate distribution start winning device 11D includes an entrance 11 shown in FIG. 4, a distribution device 200 shown in FIG. 6, a left passage 201 of the alternate distribution start winning device 11D shown in FIG. The right passage 202 of the alternating distribution type start winning device 11D, the first discharge port 203 shown in FIG. 6, the second discharge port 204 shown in FIG. 6, the first start port sensor 69a shown in FIG. It is composed of a second starting opening sensor 12a shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in a state inclined to the left passage 201 side, the game ball enters the alternate distribution type start winning device 11D from the entrance 11, and the game ball enters the left end portion of the distribution device 200. , the sorting device 200 tilted toward the left passage 201 tilts toward the right passage 202 due to the weight of the game ball. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the left passage 201 side by the distribution device 200 inclined to the right passage 202 side, and flow downstream. After that, the game ball distributed to the left passage 201 side is discharged from the first discharge port 203 or detected by the first starting port sensor 69a. Game balls distributed to the left passage 201 side are hardly discharged from the first discharge port 203 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball enters the alternating distribution type start winning device 11D from the entrance 11 in a state inclined to the right passage 202 side, for example, and the game ball enters the distribution device 200. When the right end portion is touched, the sorting device 200 tilted toward the right passage 202 tilts toward the left passage 201 due to the weight of the game ball. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the right passage 202 side by the distribution device 200 inclined to the left passage 201 side, and flow downstream. After that, the game ball distributed to the right passage 202 side is discharged from the second discharge port 204 or detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. Game balls distributed to the right passage 202 side are hardly discharged from the second discharge port 204 .

With the configuration of the alternate distribution start winning device 11D described above, it is possible to distribute the game balls entered from the entrance 11 of the alternate distribution start winning device 11D to the left passage 201 or the right passage 202. As a result, it is possible to alternately detect the entering game ball by the first starting hole sensor 69a or the second starting hole sensor 12a. In addition, in this embodiment, the game ball that enters the alternate distribution type starting entrance winning device 11D and is distributed to the left passage 201 side is discharged from the first discharge port 203 or detected by the first starting entrance sensor 69a Or, the game ball that enters the alternate distribution type starting opening winning device 11D and is distributed to the right passage 202 side is discharged from the second discharge opening 204, or the second starting opening sensor It is configured so that the player can visually confirm the detection by the game board 1 from the side of the game board 1 .

3. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, and an effect executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling related, payout control board 170 and the like for controlling payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub-control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 610 (effect sound device), board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.) can be controlled.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs 24 VAC power from the outside, and supplies various voltages (5 VDC, 12 VDC, 18 VDC, 24 VDC, and 37 VDC) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the 24 VAC power supply. is generated. The power board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the other devices via these boards.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when the power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 7, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and programs stored in the game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for execution and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . In addition, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a hit type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a prefetch determination table, a normal symbol hit determination table, a normal symbol variation pattern selection table, and an electric chew. An opening pattern determination table and the like are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110 . Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 69a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 69a detects a game ball that flows downstream after passing through the first starting hole sensor 69a of the alternating distribution type starting prize winning device 11D. The second starting hole sensor 12a detects a game ball that flows downstream after passing through the second starting hole sensor 12a of the alternating distribution type starting prize winning device 11D. The third starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the third starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the third starting hole 20. FIG. The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 .

As solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 20s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 20s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 20k of the electric chew 20D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached. The effect RAM 124 also includes a start winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140 , and the speaker 610 is connected to the audio control board 161 . Also, the sub-drive board 162 is connected with the board lamp 54 , the board movable body 55 k and the frame lamp 212 .

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 transmits the image display device 50 to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100. let it take control. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers and symbols (including production patterns), background images and the like. Image data is stored.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 610 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the sound CPU provided in the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

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

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

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

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

7 and 8 are merely functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

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

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There is a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The variable probability jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, the probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery (first special pattern lottery) open the large winning opening 14 from 1R to 10R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It's a big hit. In other words, although the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 10R, the actual number of rounds is 10R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the winning upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) per round. It should be noted that, when the "probability variable jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stop-displayed on the first special figure indicator 81a.

Also, the probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (lottery of the second special pattern) are jackpots that open the big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 10R. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 10R. When the "probability variable jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display device 81b, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicator 81b.

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the allocation rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probability variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. In this form, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 are set so as to give the same advantage to the player.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random number acquired based on any of the detection by the first start opening sensor 69a, the detection by the second start opening sensor 12a, or the winning of the third start opening 20 , "reach random number" and "fluctuation pattern random number".

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

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 10(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 20D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

5. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 11(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) may be shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 11(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 11(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 20D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the opening time extension function of electric chew 20D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 20D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 20D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 20D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 20D is frequently opened, and game balls enter the third starting port 20 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the third starting port 20 by the electric chew 20D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric sapo control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more functions among the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 20D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 20D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the power tube 20D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variable jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine (a game machine that cuts the number of times of probability variation) in which the variable display of special symbols in the high probability state continues until a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution (ST number of times) is reached.

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

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

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the right. Due to the electric sapo control, the electric tube 20D is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the third start port 20 than to win the alternate distribution type start prize device 11D. It is from. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the third start port 20.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, the electric chew 20D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and winning to the alternate distribution type starting winning device 11D is more likely than winning to the third starting port 20. This is because it is easier to Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to win the game ball to the alternate distribution type start winning device 11D. This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

6. Features of special figure variation pattern of this form Next, the feature of the special figure variation pattern of this form is demonstrated using FIG. Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIG. is determined whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. A special figure fluctuation pattern is a specified matter related to special figure fluctuation time and production flow of fluctuation production (normal fluctuation production that does not develop into reach or SP reach, production contents such as reach, reach + weak SP reach, reach + strong SP reach) etc. is identification information for identifying the In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (contents of effect) of the variation effect. Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation pattern determination table is associated with the types of special symbols (special figure 1/special figure 2) that perform variable display to be determined. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes the special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 There is

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to when the non-time saving state is a table in the non-time saving state (part corresponding to the non-time saving state out of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12), and when the time saving state The special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12).

Furthermore, in this form, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state are number). For example, a special figure 1 variation pattern and a special figure 2 variation pattern for the jackpot used when the number of pending balls is "0 to 2", and a special feature for the jackpot used when the number of pending balls is "3 to 6" There are FIG. 1 variation pattern, special figure 2 variation pattern, and special figure 1 variation pattern and special figure 2 variation pattern for big hits used when the number of held balls is "7 to 8".

In this form, 50000ms, 30000ms, or Any variation time (jackpot variation time) is determined from 10000 ms (see FIG. 12). Also, based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the jackpot used when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "3 to 6", out of 40000ms, 20000ms, or 10000ms , any variation time (jackpot variation time) is determined (see FIG. 12). On the other hand, the fluctuation time (jackpot fluctuation Time) is determined based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the jackpot used when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "0 to 6". is 1200 ms, which is clearly shorter than the fluctuation time of (see FIG. 12).

Also, in this form, the reach is determined for the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the jackpot selected when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "7 to 8" is a special figure variation pattern determination table that does not determine SP reach (see FIG. 12). Thereby, when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the variation time is determined based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for the big hit, and the variation time In the variable performance executed based on, the reach is executed, but the SP reach is not executed (see FIG. 12).

In addition, in this form, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing in the non-time saving state is also associated with the number of pending balls. Special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the number of retained balls is "0 to 2", and used when the number of retained balls is "3 to 6" Special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss and special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the number of held balls is "7 to 8" or special There is a FIG. 2 variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12).

In this form, based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the number of held balls in the non-time saving state is "0 to 2", the variation time of 10000ms (loss variation time) is determined (see FIG. 12). Also, based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "3 to 6", the variation time of 5000 ms (loss variation time) is determined (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the variation time of 1200 ms ( loss fluctuation time) is determined (see FIG. 12). As a result, in this form, the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is determined based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when "7 to 8" The variation time (1200 ms) is the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach without reach used when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "0 to 6" It is clearly shorter than any fluctuation time (10000 ms, 5000 ms) determined based on this (see FIG. 12).

Also, when the number of pending balls in the non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach is not used (see FIG. 12). As a result, in this form, when the number of pending balls in the non-time-saving state is "7 to 8" and the special symbol lottery is lost, reach and SP reach are not executed in the variable production. .

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the number of balls held in the non-time saving state is "7 to 8", even if the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table The fluctuation time determined based on this is the extremely short fluctuation time of 1200 ms (see FIG. 12).

7. Feature 1 of production example of this form
Next, before describing the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121, the characteristics of the effect example of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. First, using FIG. 14, in a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state), the number of reserved balls (the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0 to 6" In the case, the variation effect that is executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14(A), the left effect symbol EZ1 is stop-displayed as "4" on the display screen 50a, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stop-displayed as "5", and the right effect symbol EZ3 is stop-displayed as "3". Stopped is displayed. In FIG. 14, in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the number of retained balls is "5" or "6", and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss is selected. (See FIG. 12).

Below the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 14A, a first pending icon display area HR1 for displaying the pending icon HA is provided. It is possible to display a pending icon HA in the first pending icon display area HR1. In the first pending icon display area HR1, it is possible to display the pending icon HA according to the number of pending balls "1 to 6". For example, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number or special figure 2 reserved ball number is "1", the reserved icon HA1 is displayed from the left side of the first reserved icon display area HR1, and the special figure 1 reserved ball number or special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "2", the reserved icon HA1 and the reserved icon HA2 are displayed side by side from the left side of the first reserved icon display area HR1. In the case of FIG. 14A, the first pending icon display area HR1 displayed on the display screen 50a includes, from the left, a pending icon HA1, a pending icon HA2, a pending icon HA3, a pending icon HA4, a pending icon HA5, and a pending icon. They are displayed side by side in the order of HA6. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls is six. In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA displayed on the far left of the reservation icon display area on the display screen 50a is digested next.

In the low probability non-time saving state of the present embodiment, when the number of held balls is "0 to 6", the daytime background image H1 indicating daytime is displayed on the display screen 50a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the daytime background image H1 recognize that the game is controlled to the low-probability short-time state (normal game state). Furthermore, it is possible to grasp that the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is 6 or less in the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). In addition, in the normal game state of this embodiment, when the number of held balls is 6 or less, the sound of the first BGM is output from the speaker 610 as shown in FIG. As a result, by letting the player hear the sound of the first BGM, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is 6 or less in a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). It is possible to comprehend. In the normal game state, one sound is output from the speaker 610 from two types of sounds (a plurality of output modes) of a first BGM sound (effect sound) or a second BGM sound (effect sound) to be described later. It will be. Note that the sound of the first BGM and the sound of the second BGM are different sounds.

After that, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA1 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. is started, as shown in FIG. 14(B), the variation of the effect symbol EZ (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 14B, in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA2, the pending icon HA3, the pending icon HA4, the pending icon HA5, and the pending icon HA6 are shifted to the left. Is displayed. The reserved icon HA2, the reserved icon HA3, the reserved icon HA4, the reserved icon HA5, and the reserved icon HA6 are shifted to the left by one, and the display of the reserved icon HA1 is erased. It is possible to let the player know that the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to one reservation icon HA1 has been digested and the next variable effect has been started. In addition, since the number of reserved balls is "5" in the normal game state, the variation time is 5000 ms (5 seconds) when the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a jackpot (see FIG. 12).

After that, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss and the result is a loss without reach, after 5000 ms have passed since the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbol appears on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 14(C). EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed at "213", which is a failing mode.

Using FIG. 15, unlike FIG. 14, in a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state), the number of reserved balls (the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls) is "7 to 8 ] will be described. As shown in FIG. 15(A), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a at "453", which is the losing mode.

Below the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the first pending icon display area HR1, from the left, a pending icon HA1, a pending icon HA2, a pending icon HA3, a pending icon HA4, a pending icon HA5, They are displayed side by side in the order of the pending icon HA6. Then, on the right side of the first reserved icon display area HR1 displayed on the display screen 50a, "7" and "8", which are the total numbers of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls, are displayed. A second pending icon display area HR2 is provided for displaying a pending icon HA corresponding to the . Note that a zone display image SZ indicating "fast zone" is displayed in the second reserved icon display area HR2 of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, by displaying the second reserved icon display area HR2 including the zone display image SZ indicated as "fast zone" on the display screen 50a, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls are displayed to the player. Even if the total number is "7" or "8" and the lottery result of the special pattern is a loss or a big hit, it suggests that it is a special state in which the extremely short fluctuation time (1200 ms, see Fig. 12) is determined. becomes possible. By displaying the second reserved icon display area HR2 on the display screen 50a, the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls is "7" or "8", and the special symbol is displayed. Even if the result of the lottery is a loss or a big win, it is possible for the player to understand that this is a special state in which an extremely short variation time (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) is determined.

As shown in FIG. 15(A), when the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "8", the special figure 1 reserved balls are displayed in the second reserved icon display area HR2. Suspension icons HA corresponding to "7" and "8", which are the sum of the number and the special figure 2 suspension ball number, are displayed.

Further, when the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", the second reserved icon display area HR2 is displayed on the display screen 50a at the same time. , as shown in FIG. 15A, a night background image H2 representing night is displayed. By displaying the nighttime background image H2 on the display screen 50a, it is possible to make the player who sees the nighttime background image H2 recognize that the player is being controlled in a low-probability short-time state (normal game state). . Furthermore, it is possible for the player to grasp that the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in the normal game state (low probability non-time saving state). Become. Also, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", the second reserved icon display area HR2 is displayed on the display screen 50a, and at the same time as shown in FIG. As shown in (A), the sound of the second BGM is output from the speaker 610 . By outputting the sound of the second BGM from the speaker 610, the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls in the normal game state (low probability non-time saving state) to the player is "7 ~ 8”. By outputting the sound of the second BGM from the speaker 610, the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls in the normal game state (low probability non-time saving state) to the player is "7 ~ 8”.

Then, when the suspended memory corresponding to the suspended icon HA1 displayed in the first suspended icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. B), the variation of the production pattern EZ (the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 15B, in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, on the left side are pending icon HA2, pending icon HA3, pending icon HA4, pending icon HA5, pending icon HA6, and pending icon HA7. is shifted by one. Furthermore, in the second pending icon display area HR2 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA8 is shifted left by one and displayed. In addition, in the normal game state (low probability state and non-time saving state), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls or the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "7", so the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 1200 ms (1.2 seconds) (see FIG. 12).

When the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved icon HA1 displayed in the first reserved icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. After the example of effect shown in (B) is displayed, the example of effect shown in FIG. 15(C) is displayed on the display screen 50a. In this case, when 1200 ms, which is the fluctuation time of the special symbol, has passed, as shown in FIG. 123” is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved icon HA1 displayed in the first reserved icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. After the example of effect shown in FIG. 15(B) is displayed, the example of effect shown in FIG. 15(D) is displayed on the display screen 50a. In this case, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 stop at "3", and the ready-to-win state is entered. After that, when 1200 ms, which is the fluctuation time of the special symbols, has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 15(E), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a in the jackpot mode "333".

As described above, when the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 6", the daytime background image H1 and the first reserved icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a , a holding icon HA corresponding to the sum of the number of special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is displayed, and the sound of the first BGM is output from the speaker 610. After that, when the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls becomes "7", the day background image H1 displayed on the display screen 50a is changed to the night background image H2. Further, on the display screen 50a, to the right of the first reserved icon display area HR1, a second reserved icon display area HR2 including a zone display image SZ indicating "speed zone" is additionally displayed. , a holding icon HA corresponding to the sum of the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls is displayed. Furthermore, the sound of the first BGM output from the speaker 610 is changed to the sound of the second BGM that is different from the first BGM. After that, if the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls continues to be "7 to 8", the night background image H2 and the second reserved icon display area continue on the display screen 50a. HR2 is displayed, and the sound of the second BGM continues to be output from the speaker 610 . On the other hand, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls becomes "6", the night background image H2 displayed on the display screen 50a is changed to the daytime background image H1. At the same time, the display of the second reserved icon display area HR2 and the zone display image SZ indicating "fast zone" are erased from the display screen 50a. Furthermore, the sound of the second BGM output from the speaker 610 is changed to the sound of the first BGM.

8. Features of the look-ahead determination table of the present embodiment The pachinko game machine PY1 is based on the special figure-related random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 101, and processes related to look-ahead determination according to the look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 16 (pre-determination means) is done. The look-ahead determination is performed prior to the determination of whether or not the jackpot will be achieved (specifically, for example, when the start opening is won and detected by the start opening sensor). For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table of the present embodiment is associated with the starting opening sensor (first starting opening sensor 69a, second starting opening sensor 12a) and starting opening (third starting opening 20) related to the starting prize. Therefore, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when the first start sensor 69a wins, and a lookahead determination table when the second start sensor 12a and the third start sensor 20 win. (second look-ahead determination table). Since the 1st starting opening sensor 69a serves as a trigger for the special figure 1 lottery, the first look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. In addition, since the second starting opening sensor 12a or the third starting opening 20 serves as a trigger for the special figure 2 lottery, the second look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting opening sensor (the first starting opening sensor 69a, the second starting opening sensor 12a) or the type of the starting opening (the third starting opening 20).

Moreover, the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 16 is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the prefetching determination table includes a prefetching determination table (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a prefetching determination table (time-saving prefetching determination table) used in the time-saving state. . Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

9. Feature 2 of production example of this form
Next, the look-ahead effect of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, even if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big win or a loss, a starting winning command is set in the game RAM 104 and output to the effect control board 120 based on the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 draws a lottery based on the received start winning command using a player stop notice effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17, and executes a look-ahead effect based on the lottery result. The look-ahead production functions as a production for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

When a player stop notice effect (suggestion effect) is executed as a look-ahead effect of this form, the player stop notice effect will include a stop symbol effect, which will be described later, a lottery number suggestion effect (determination number suggestion effect), which will be described later. A stop symbol background effect is performed (see FIG. 17). The player stop notice effect is a prefetch effect that can suggest whether or not the result of the prefetch determination is a big win or a loss over a plurality of variable effects. There are four types of player stop notice effects: player stop notice effect 1, player stop notice effect 2, player stop notice effect 3, and player stop notice effect 4 (see FIG. 17). In this embodiment, it is possible to perform the player stop notice effect even when any of the variable times of the special symbols shown in FIG. 16 is selected.

First, the stop symbol effect will be described. The stop symbol effect of this form is an effect that is performed once in one variation effect. When the stop symbol effect, which is a look-ahead effect, is executed, the effect symbol EZ, which has a display mode in which a part indicating numbers (number part) and a part indicating characters are combined in one variable effect, is temporarily stopped and displayed. be. By displaying the performance pattern EZ having a display mode in which a portion indicating numbers (number portion) and a portion indicating characters are combined on the display screen 50a, the performance pattern EZ suggesting the result of the lottery determination of the special symbols. It is possible to draw the player's attention and make it easier for the player to grasp that the look-ahead effect is being performed. After that, in the variable effect, a cut-in effect is executed in which the same character as the character indicated by the temporarily stopped effect symbol EZ is displayed. By displaying a cut-in effect in which the same character as the character indicated by the temporarily stopped effect symbol EZ is displayed on the display screen 50a, the player can use the character indicated by the temporarily stopped effect symbol EZ. It is possible to give an impression of relevance to the player, and to make the impression of the player more likely to remain. After that, in the variable production, the production pattern EZ having the same display mode as the production pattern EZ having the display mode in which the part indicating the temporarily stopped number (number part) and the part indicating the character are combined is confirmed. to stop. When the performance symbol EZ is determined and stopped and displayed, the execution of the stop symbol performance in the variable performance ends, and the execution of one time of the variable performance also ends.

Here, the production pattern EZ will be explained. In the production design EZ, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8" consisting of a display mode of a part indicating a number (number part) , 9 types of production patterns EZ, and a first production pattern EZc (FIG. 18(B), FIG. 18 (D), see FIG. 19 (C)), the second effect symbol EZe (FIG. 19 (E), FIG. 19 (G), see FIG. 20 (A)), the third production pattern EZg (FIGS. 19 (A), 19 (C), FIG. 19(G), and FIG. 20(A)), there are three types (plurality of pattern modes) of the effect symbol EZ. 9 of '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7', '8', '9' consisting of the display mode of the part showing the number (number part) The type of effect symbol EZ may be displayed even in a variable effect when the player stop notice effect is executed, or a variable effect when the stop symbol effect is not executed. On the other hand, the first effect symbol EZc, the second effect symbol EZe, and the third effect symbol EZg are displayed in a variable effect when the player stop notice effect is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, by using the odd-numbered performance symbol EZ, which suggests a shift after the end of the jackpot game, such as "3", "5", and "7" in the stop symbol performance, the result of the look-ahead determination is It is possible to give an expected impression.

Here, the number of executions of the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect will be described. In the player stop notice effect 1, a look-ahead effect is performed over 5 times of variable effects, and the stop symbol variable effect is performed in 4 times of the 5 times of the variable effects (see FIG. 17). In addition, in the player stop notice effect 2, the look-ahead effect is performed over three times of the variable effect, and the stop symbol variable effect is performed in two of the three times of the variable effect (see FIG. 17). . In addition, in the player stop notice effect 3, the look-ahead effect is performed over two times of the variable effect, and the stop symbol change effect is performed in one of the two times of the variable effect (see FIG. 17). . In addition, in the player stop notice effect 4, the look-ahead effect is performed over one time of the variable effect, and the stop symbol change effect is performed in one of the one time of the variable effect (see FIG. 17). .

Here, in the player stop notice effect 1 of this embodiment, the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped in the first stop symbol effect, and the third effect symbol EZg is determined in the second stop symbol effect. In the third stop symbol production, the second performance symbol EZe is determined and stopped, and in the last stop symbol production, the first performance symbol EZc, the second performance symbol EZe, and the third performance symbol EZg are displayed. is determined and stopped (see FIG. 17). In addition, in the player stop notice performance 2, the first performance symbol EZc is fixed and stop-displayed in the first stop symbol performance, and the third performance symbol EZg is fixed and stop-displayed in the second stop symbol performance. (See FIG. 17). In addition, in the player stop notice effect 3 and the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is fixed and stopped and displayed in the first stop symbol effect (see FIG. 17).

Therefore, in the stop symbol effect of the present embodiment, the first effect symbol EZc, the second effect symbol EZe and the third effect symbol EZg are fixed and stopped and displayed, and the first effect symbol EZc and the third effect symbol EZg are displayed. There are cases where only the first production symbol EZc is confirmed and stopped and displayed (see FIG. 17). In this embodiment, when the first effect symbol EZc, the second effect symbol EZe, and the third effect symbol EZg are determined and stopped and displayed, the result of the look-ahead determination is most likely to be a big hit, and then the first effect. When the symbol EZc and the third performance symbol EZg are determined and stopped and displayed, the result of the look-ahead determination is highly likely to be a big hit, and next, when only the first performance symbol EZc is determined and stopped and displayed, the look-ahead There is a high possibility that the result of the judgment is a big hit.

Next, the number-of-lottery-suggestion effect will be described. The lottery number of times suggestion production is a look-ahead production that suggests the number of times until the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is digested and the special design lottery is performed. Even if the lottery number suggestion production of this form is executed, it suggests the number of times until the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed, but if the number is wrong exists. In the case of the number-of-lottery-suggesting production of this form, a number-of-lottery-suggestion image TK indicating the number of times until the special symbol reservation, which is the object of the prefetch determination, is digested and the lottery of the special symbol is performed is displayed on the display screen 50a. (See FIGS. 17, 18(E), 19(D), 19(H) and 20(B)).

Next, the stop symbol background effect will be described. The stop symbol background effect is included in the display mode of the effect symbol EZ fixed and stopped in the stop symbol effect with the start of the variable effect to be executed next to the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect was executed. 18(E), 19(A), 19(C) to 19(E), and a background image using the same character as the character to be displayed on the display screen 50a. 19(G), FIG. 19(H), and FIG. 20). In this embodiment, the background image displayed on the display screen 50a can make it easy for the player to grasp the content of the effect at a glance. The same character as the included character can be displayed in the background image.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol EZ is determined in the stop symbol effect and is stopped and displayed, so that when the variable effect is completed, the background image displayed in the stop symbol background effect executed in the next variable effect is: In some cases, the same character as the character included in the display mode of the effect symbol EZ fixed and stopped in the stop symbol background effect is displayed and updated (FIGS. 17, 18A, and 19). (A), FIG. 19(C) to FIG. 19(E), FIG. 19(G), FIG. 19(H), and FIG. 20).

Here, the player stop notice effect 1 will be described. Even if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit or a loss, the player stop announcement effect 1 is executed (see FIG. 17). In the player stop notice effect 1, first, in the first variable effect, the stop symbol effect is executed, and the first effect symbol is a combination of a portion indicating a number (number portion) and a portion indicating an adult male character. EZc is temporarily stopped and displayed with the left performance symbol EZ1, and then a cut-in performance is executed in which the character of the temporarily stopped first performance symbol EZc is displayed, and then the first performance symbol EZc is confirmed with the left performance symbol EZ1. to stop. In the first stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect of the present embodiment, the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stop-displayed with the left effect symbol EZ1 corresponds to the "first suggestive effect". The character included in the display mode of the temporarily stopped first effect symbol EZc, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed first effect symbol EZc are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next second variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is "3". executed. In addition, with the start of the next second variable effect, the same character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc fixed and stop-displayed is displayed on the display screen 50a (second suggestive effect). is executed.

In the second variable performance, the stop symbol performance is executed, the third performance symbol EZg is temporarily stopped and displayed with the right performance symbol EZ3, and then the character of the temporarily stopped third performance symbol EZg is displayed. In effect is executed. After that, the first performance symbol EZc is determined as the left performance symbol EZ1 and stop-displayed, and the third performance symbol EZg is determined as the right performance symbol EZ3 and stop-displayed. In the second stop symbol performance in the player stop notice performance of the present embodiment, the third performance symbol EZg is fixed and stop-displayed with the right performance symbol EZ3, which corresponds to the "third suggestion performance". The character included in the display mode of the temporarily stopped third effect symbol EZg, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed third effect symbol EZg are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next third variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is "2". executed. Further, along with the start of the next third variable effect, the same character as the character of the third effect symbol EZg fixed and stop-displayed is additionally displayed on the display screen 50a in the stop symbol background effect. . In the stop symbol background effect, additionally displaying the same character as the character of the third effect symbol EZg fixed and stop-displayed on the display screen 50a corresponds to the "fourth suggestive effect".

In the third variable performance, the stop symbol performance is executed, the second performance symbol EZe is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle performance symbol EZ2, and then the character of the temporarily stopped second performance symbol EZe is displayed. In effect is executed. After that, the first performance symbol EZc is determined as the left performance symbol EZ1 and stop-displayed, the second performance symbol EZe is determined as the middle performance symbol EZ2 and stop-displayed, and the third performance symbol EZg is determined as the right performance symbol EZ3. to stop. The character included in the display mode of the second effect symbol EZe temporarily stopped and displayed, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the second effect symbol EZe fixed and stop-displayed are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next 4th variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is "1". executed. Further, with the start of the next fourth variable effect, the same character as the character of the second effect symbol EZe fixed and stop-displayed is additionally displayed on the display screen 50a by the stop symbol background effect.

In the fourth variable performance, the stop symbol performance is executed, the first performance symbol EZc is determined with the left performance symbol EZ1 and stop-displayed, and the second performance symbol EZe is determined with the middle performance symbol EZ2 and stop-displayed. , The third performance symbol EZg is determined with the right performance symbol EZ3 and is stopped and displayed, and the first performance symbol EZc is determined with the left performance symbol EZ1 and is stop-displayed in the stop symbol performance of this form, and the middle performance symbol EZ2. , the second effect symbol EZe is fixed and stop-displayed, and the third effect symbol EZg is fixed and stopped-displayed with the right effect symbol EZ3. , It is confirmed that the number of times until the special symbol reservation, which is the target of the pre-reading determination in the lottery number suggestion effect, is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed becomes "0". When the next 5th variable production starts, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is "0" is performed. executed. After that, it develops into reach + weak SP reach or reach + strong SP reach (see FIG. 17). The player stop notice effect 1 of this form suggests whether or not the result of the predictive determination is a big hit or a loss, and also suggests that the game will develop into reach + weak SP reach or reach + strong SP reach. It has become.

Next, the player stop notice effect 2 will be described. Even if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit or a loss, the player stop announcement effect 2 is executed (see FIG. 17). In the player stop notice effect 2, first, in the first variable effect, the stop symbol effect is executed, and the first effect symbol is a combination of a portion indicating a number (number portion) and a portion indicating an adult male character. EZc is temporarily stopped and displayed with the left performance symbol EZ1, and then a cut-in performance is executed in which the character of the temporarily stopped first performance symbol EZc is displayed, and then the first performance symbol EZc is confirmed with the left performance symbol EZ1. is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 17). The character included in the display mode of the temporarily stopped first effect symbol EZc, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed first effect symbol EZc are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next second variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is "3". executed. Further, along with the start of the next second variable effect, a stop symbol background effect is executed in which the same character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc fixed and stop-displayed is displayed on the display screen 50a.

In the second variable performance, the stop symbol performance is executed, the third performance symbol EZg is temporarily stopped and displayed with the right performance symbol EZ3, and then the character of the temporarily stopped third performance symbol EZg is displayed. In effect is executed. After that, the first performance symbol EZc is determined as the left performance symbol EZ1 and stop-displayed, and the third performance symbol EZg is determined as the right performance symbol EZ3 and stop-displayed. The character included in the display mode of the third effect symbol EZg temporarily stopped and displayed, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed third effect symbol EZg are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next third variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is "2". executed. In addition, with the start of the next third variable performance, the same character as the character of the third performance symbol EZg fixed and stop-displayed is additionally displayed on the display screen 50a by the stop symbol background performance. In this form, when the first performance symbol EZc, the second performance symbol EZe, and the third performance symbol EZg are determined and stopped in the stop symbol performance, they are subject to pre-reading determination in the lottery number suggestion performance. It is suggested that the number of times until the special symbol lottery based on the special symbol reservation is performed is "2". In this form, since the first production pattern EZc, the second production pattern EZe, and the third production pattern EZg are not fixed and displayed stop in the stop pattern production, it is the target of the look-ahead determination in the lottery number suggestion production. It is not suggested that the number of times until the special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol reservation that has become "0".

After that, it proceeds to any one of the normal variation production, reach, reach + weak SP reach, or reach + strong SP reach (see FIG. 17). The player stop notice effect 2 of this form suggests whether or not it is a big win or a loss depending on the result of the look-ahead judgment, and is either normal change effect, reach, reach + weak SP reach, or reach + strong SP reach. It is a production that suggests going to.

Next, the player stop notice effect 3 will be described. Even if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big win or a loss, the player stop announcement effect 3 is executed (see FIG. 17). In the player stop notice effect 3, first, in the first variable effect, the stop symbol effect is executed, and the first effect symbol is a combination of a portion indicating a number (number portion) and a portion indicating an adult male character. EZc is temporarily stopped and displayed with the left performance symbol EZ1, and then a cut-in performance is executed in which the character of the temporarily stopped first performance symbol EZc is displayed, and then the first performance symbol EZc is confirmed with the left performance symbol EZ1. is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 17). The character included in the display mode of the temporarily stopped first effect symbol EZc, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed first effect symbol EZc are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. With the start of the next second variable production, the number of lottery number suggestion production that suggests that the number of times until the special pattern lottery based on the special design reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is "3". executed. Further, along with the start of the next second variable effect, a stop symbol background effect is executed in which the same character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc fixed and stop-displayed is displayed on the display screen 50a. In this form, since the first production pattern EZc, the second production pattern EZe, and the third production pattern EZg are not fixed and displayed stop in the stop pattern production, it is the target of the look-ahead determination in the lottery number suggestion production. It is not suggested that the number of times until the special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol reservation that has become "0".

After that, it proceeds to any one of the normal variation production, reach, reach + weak SP reach, or reach + strong SP reach (see FIG. 17). The player stop notice effect 2 of this form suggests whether or not it is a big win or a loss depending on the result of the look-ahead judgment, and is either normal change effect, reach, reach + weak SP reach, or reach + strong SP reach. It is a production that suggests going to.

In any of the player stop notice effect 1, the player stop notice effect 2, or the player stop notice effect 3 of this form, the same character as the character of the effect symbol EZ that is confirmed and stopped in the stop symbol effect. is executed in the next variable effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the read-ahead performance is performed in the variable performance and that the read-ahead performance is performed in the next executed variable performance is successful.

Finally, the player stop notice effect 4 will be explained. As for the player stop notice effect 4, when the result of the pre-reading determination is a failure, the player stop notice effect 4 is executed (see FIG. 17). In the player stop notice effect 4, first, the stop pattern effect is executed in one variable effect, and the first effect pattern is a combination of a part showing numbers (number part) and a part showing an adult male character. EZc is temporarily stopped and displayed with the left performance symbol EZ1, and then a cut-in performance is executed in which the character of the temporarily stopped first performance symbol EZc is displayed, and then the first performance symbol EZc is confirmed with the left performance symbol EZ1. is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 17). The character included in the display mode of the temporarily stopped first effect symbol EZc, the character displayed in the cut-in effect, and the character included in the display mode of the fixed and stop-displayed first effect symbol EZc are the same. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the temporary stop display in the stop symbol effect, the execution of the cut-in effect, and the fixed and stop display are a series of flows. However, in the player stop notice effect 4, even if the next variable effect is started, the number-of-lottery-suggesting effect and the stop pattern background effect are not executed. As a result, in the player stop notice effect 4 of this embodiment, the same character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc, which has been fixed and stop-displayed by the player in the stop symbol background effect, is displayed in the stop symbol background in the next variable effect. It is a fake effect that shows wrong information such as being displayed in the effect and displaying the effect suggesting the number of lotteries.

After that, it proceeds to the normal variable effect or reach (see FIG. 17). The player stop notice effect 4 of the present embodiment is a effect suggesting that the result of the look-ahead determination indicates that the game is lost, and that the player advances to either the normal fluctuation effect or the ready-to-win game.

In the player stop notice performance 4 of this embodiment, the stop symbol background performance showing the same character as the character of the performance symbol EZ fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol performance is not executed in the next variable performance. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the read-ahead performance is performed in the variable performance and that the read-ahead performance is not performed in the next executed variable performance is a failure. Therefore, it is possible for the player to perceive that the read-ahead performance is performed in the variable performance and that the read-ahead performance is not performed in the next executed variable performance is a failure.

And in this form, the start winning command 01, the starting winning command 04, the starting winning command 14, the starting winning command 21, including the information of the jackpot and the information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect, are included. A lottery is conducted based on any one of the starting winning command 24, the starting winning command 31, or the starting winning command 33, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 1 based on the result of the lottery is 60%. (see FIG. 17). A starting winning command 01, a starting winning command 04, a starting winning command 14, a starting winning command 21, a starting winning command 24, which includes information for a jackpot and information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of variable performance, A lottery is conducted based on either the starting winning command 31 or the starting winning command 33, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the lottery result is 30% ( See Figure 17). In addition, start winning command 01, starting winning command 04, starting winning command 14, starting winning command 21, starting winning command including information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of variable production, includes information to become a jackpot. 24. A lottery is held based on either the start winning command 31 or the starting winning command 33, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the lottery result is 10% ( See Figure 17). In addition, the start winning command 01, the starting winning command 04, the starting winning command 14, the starting winning command 21, and the starting winning command 24, which include the information of the jackpot and the information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the contents of the variable effect. , the start winning command 31, or the starting winning command 33, a lottery is performed, and the player stop notice effect 4 is not executed based on the result of the lottery (see FIG. 17). .

In addition, in this embodiment, the start winning command 08, the starting winning command 17, the starting winning command 28, or the starting winning command 36, which includes the information to be lost and the information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect, is included. A lottery is held based on any one of the start winning commands, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 1 based on the lottery result is 30% (see FIG. 17). Start any of the starting winning command 08, starting winning command 17, starting winning command 28, or starting winning command 36, which includes information to be a loss and information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect. A lottery is held based on the winning command, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the lottery result is 65% (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the starting winning command 08, starting winning command 17, starting winning command 28, or starting winning command 36, which includes information to be lost and information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect. A lottery is held based on the start winning command, and the ratio of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 5% (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the starting winning command 08, starting winning command 17, starting winning command 28, or starting winning command 36, which includes information to be lost and information of reach + strong SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect. A lottery is carried out based on the start winning command, and the player stop announcement effect 4 is not executed based on the lottery result (see FIG. 17).

In this form, the start winning command 02, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 15, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 02, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 02, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 02, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 15, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 22, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 22 and the starting winning command A lottery is conducted based on either the winning command 25 or the starting winning command 34, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 1 based on the result of the lottery is 25% (Fig. 17). A starting winning command 02, a starting winning command 05, a starting winning command 15, a starting winning command 22, a starting winning command 25, which includes information for a jackpot and information of reach + weak SP reach, which is the content of variable performance, Or, a lottery is conducted based on the starting prize winning command 34, and the ratio of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the result of the lottery is 50% (see FIG. 17). In addition, start winning command 02, starting winning command 05, starting winning command 15, starting winning command 22, starting winning command including information of reach + weak SP reach, which is the content of variable production, includes information to become a jackpot. 25 or the start winning command 34, a lottery is held, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 25% (see FIG. 17). ). In addition, the start winning command 02, the starting winning command 05, the starting winning command 15, the starting winning command 22, and the starting winning command 25, which include the information of the jackpot and the information of reach + weak SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect. , or the start winning command 34, a lottery is performed, and the player stop notice effect 4 is not executed based on the lottery result (see FIG. 17).

Also, in this embodiment, the start winning command 09, the starting winning command 18, the starting winning command 29, or the starting winning command 37, which includes the information to be lost, and the information of reach + weak SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect, is included. A lottery is held based on any one of the start winning commands, and the ratio of execution of the player stop notice effect 1 based on the lottery result is 20% (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the starting winning command 09, starting winning command 18, starting winning command 29, or starting winning command 37 that includes information that will be lost and information of reach + weak SP reach that is the content of the variable effect A lottery is carried out based on the starting winning command, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the result of the lottery is 50% (see FIG. 17). Furthermore, any of the starting winning command 09, starting winning command 18, starting winning command 29, or starting winning command 37 that includes information that will be lost and information on reach + weak SP reach that is the content of the variable effect A lottery is carried out based on the starting winning command, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 30% (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the starting winning command 09, starting winning command 18, starting winning command 29, or starting winning command 37, which includes information that becomes a loss and includes information of reach + weak SP reach, which is the content of the variable effect A lottery is carried out based on the start prize winning command, and the player stop notice effect 4 is not executed based on the result of the lottery (see FIG. 17).

In this embodiment, the start winning command 03, the starting winning command 06, the starting winning command 07, the starting winning command 16, the starting winning command 23, which include the information of the jackpot and the information of the reach which is the contents of the variable production, A lottery is performed based on any one of the start winning command 26, the starting winning command 27, or the starting winning command 35, and the player stop notice effect 1 is not executed based on the result of the lottery ( See Figure 17). In addition, the start winning command 03, the starting winning command 06, the starting winning command 07, the starting winning command 16, the starting winning command 23, and the starting winning command, which include the information of the jackpot and the information of the reach which is the content of the variable effect. 26. A lottery is conducted based on either the start prize winning command 27 or the start prize winning command 35, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the result of the lottery is 40%. (See FIG. 17). In addition, start winning command 03, starting winning command 06, starting winning command 07, starting winning command 16, starting winning command 23, starting winning command 03, starting winning command 06, starting winning command 07, starting winning command 16, starting winning command 23, and starting winning command 03, which includes information on a jackpot and information on reach, which is the content of the variable effect. A lottery is conducted based on any one of the command 26, the start prize winning command 27, or the start prize winning command 35, and the ratio of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 60%. (See FIG. 17). In addition, the start winning command 03, the starting winning command 06, the starting winning command 07, the starting winning command 16, the starting winning command 23, and the starting winning command, which include the information of the jackpot and the information of the reach which is the content of the variable effect. 26, a lottery is conducted based on either the start winning command 27 or the starting winning command 35, and the player stop notice effect 4 is not executed based on the result of the lottery (see FIG. 17). ).

In addition, in this embodiment, any of the starting winning command 10, starting winning command 19, starting winning command 30, or starting winning command 38, which includes information to be lost and information on reach, which is the content of the variable effect, A lottery is carried out based on the start winning command, and the player stop announcement effect 1 is not executed based on the result of the lottery (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the start winning command 10, the starting winning command 19, the starting winning command 30, or the starting winning command 38, which includes the information to be lost and the information of the reach that is the content of the variable effect, is included. Based on this, a lottery is held, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the result of the lottery is 30% (see FIG. 17). Furthermore, any of the start winning command 10, the starting winning command 19, the starting winning command 30, or the starting winning command 38, which includes the information to be lost and the information of the reach that is the content of the variable performance, is included. Based on this, a lottery is held, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 60% (see FIG. 17). In addition, any of the starting winning command 10, starting winning command 19, starting winning command 30, or starting winning command 38, which includes information to be a loss and information on reach, which is the content of the variable effect, is included. A lottery is held based on , and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 4 based on the lottery result is 10% (see FIG. 17).

In addition, in this embodiment, since there is no start winning command that includes information for a big win and information for a normal variable effect that is the content of the variable effect (see FIG. 17), the player stop notice effect 1 to the player stop notice effect 1 None of the effects 4 are executed (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a start winning command 11, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 20, a starting winning command 11, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 11, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, and a start A lottery is conducted based on any one of the winning command 31, the starting winning command 32, or the starting winning command 40, and the player stop notice effect 1 is not executed based on the result of the lottery (Fig. 17). In addition, the starting winning command 11, the starting winning command 12, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 20, the starting winning command 31, and the starting winning command 11, the starting winning command 12, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 31, the starting winning command 11, the starting winning command 12, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 31, the starting winning command 11, the starting winning command 12, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command 13, the starting winning command A lottery is held based on either the winning command 32 or the starting winning command 40, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 2 based on the result of the lottery is 20% (Fig. 17). In addition, a start winning command 11, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 20, a starting winning command 31, and a starting including information of a normal variable performance which is the content of the variable performance and information to become a loss is included. A lottery is held based on either the winning command 32 or the starting winning command 40, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 3 based on the result of the lottery is 30% (Fig. 17). In addition, a start winning command 11, a starting winning command 12, a starting winning command 13, a starting winning command 20, a starting winning command 31, and including information of a normal variable performance which is the content of the variable performance and which includes information to become a failure. A lottery is conducted based on either the start winning command 32 or the starting winning command 40, and the percentage of execution of the player stop notice effect 4 based on the result of the lottery is 50% ( See Figure 17).

As described above, among the four types of player stop notice effects, when the player stop notice effect 1 is executed, the special figure suspension that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is digested, and the reach + strong SP is executed in the variable effect. It can be said that there is a high possibility that it will develop into reach (see FIG. 17). Furthermore, when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit, there is a higher possibility that the player stop notice effect 1 out of the four types of player stop notice effects will be executed than when the result is a loss (see FIG. 17). As a result, if the player stop announcement effect 1 is executed, the player can be made to think that the result of the look-ahead determination is likely to be a big win. Also, among the four types of player stop notice effects, when player stop notice effect 2 is executed, the special figure suspension that is the target of the prefetch judgment is digested, and the variable effect that is executed is Reach + Weak SP Reach. It can be said that there is a high possibility of development (see FIG. 17). Furthermore, even if the player stop notice effect 2 among the four types of player stop notice effects is executed, the ratio of whether or not it will be a big win or a loss depends on the development destination of the variable effect, so that the player can be entertained. It becomes possible. In addition, it can be said that out of the four types of player stop notice effects, the possibility that the player stop notice effect 3 is executed has a higher possibility of developing into a ready-to-win state in the variable effect (see FIG. 17). Furthermore, among the four types of player stop notice effects, even if player stop notice effect 2 is executed, if the development destination in the variable effect is reach, the ratio of whether or not it will be a big win or a loss after that is the same. For the player, the reservation of the special symbol, which is the object of prefetching determination, is digested, the lottery of the special symbol is performed, and the player is concerned about the variation performance to be executed, so that the player can be entertained. In addition, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed among the four types of player stop notice effects, the result of the pre-reading judgment is a failure, and it can be said that there is a high possibility that the normal fluctuation effect will be performed without proceeding to the ready-to-win state. (See FIG. 17).

18 to 20, an example of the player stop notice effect 1 that is executed based on the start winning command when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big win or a loss will be described. It should be noted that in FIGS. 18 to 20, the description will be made assuming that the number of special figure reserved balls does not newly increase. As shown in FIG. 18(A), the effect symbols EZ (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) are variably displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 18(A), since the daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 50a, it is in a low-probability short-time state (normal game state). At the bottom of the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the first pending icon display area HR1, the pending icon HA1, the pending icon HA2, the pending icon HA3, and the pending icon HA4 are arranged in order from the left. is displayed.

Then, there is a case where the player stop announcement effect 1 is executed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 17). When the player stop notice effect 1 is executed, first, stop symbol effects shown in FIGS. 18(B) to 18(D) are executed. As shown in FIG. 18(B), the first production symbol EZc is temporarily stopped at the left production symbol EZ1. After that, as shown in FIG. 18(C), a cut-in effect is executed in which the same adult male character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc temporarily stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed. In the cut-in effect, a first cut-in image KA consisting of an adult male character and a red background image is displayed on the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(D), with the end of the first variable effect, in the stop symbol effect, the first effect symbol combining the number "3" and the adult male character in the left effect symbol EZ1. EZc is determined and stopped. In addition, in the medium performance pattern EZ2, a performance pattern consisting of only the number "7" is fixed and stop-displayed, and in the right performance pattern EZ3, a performance pattern consisting of only the number "3" is fixed and stop-displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in the lost mode ("373") on the display screen 50a, and the variable performance ends. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18(D), the result of the look-ahead determination is indicated by the first effect symbol EZc being confirmed and displayed with the left effect symbol EZ1 in the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 4. It is possible to notify the player of a loss or a big win by the display mode in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are determined and stopped. When the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect described with reference to FIGS. 18(B) to 18(D) is completed, the first stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 1 ends.

The first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA1 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the variation of the production pattern EZ (the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 18(E), in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA2, the pending icon HA3, and the pending icon HA4 are shifted one to the left and displayed.

Along with the start of execution of the variable performance shown in FIG. 18(E), execution of the first lottery number suggesting performance is started. In the number-of-lottery-suggesting effect, a number-of-lottery-suggesting image TK indicating "3" is displayed, as shown in FIG. When the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicating "3" is displayed on the display screen 50a, the number of times remaining until the special symbol reservation, which is the target of the prefetch determination, is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed is three times. It is possible to suggest that to the player. By displaying the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicated by "3" displayed on the display screen 50a, the special symbol reservation targeted for the pre-reading determination is digested by the player and the special symbol lottery is performed. It is possible for the user to grasp that the number of times is three remaining.

Along with the execution of the first lottery number suggesting effect, the stop symbol background effect is executed as shown in FIG. 18(E). When the stop symbol background effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the background images shown on the display screen 50a are the left stop symbol background image TZ1, the middle stop symbol background image TZ2, and the right stop symbol background image. TZ3 and TZ3. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the left stop symbol background image TZ1 (effect mode) shown on the display screen 50a includes a red background image and the first effect symbol stopped and displayed in FIG. 18(D). The same character as the adult male character of EZc is displayed. As a result, the part of the adult male character of the first performance symbol EZc fixed and stop-displayed in the first stop symbol performance is continuously displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 even after the next variable performance. Sometimes. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the middle stop symbol background image TZ2 and the right stop symbol background image TZ3 are white background images. The red color displayed on the left stop symbol background image TZ1 of this embodiment is the same as the color of the first cut-in image KA shown in FIG. 18(C).

Next, the second stop symbol effect executed in the variable effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19(A) to 19(C). When the stop symbol effect is executed after the execution of the variable effect shown in FIG. 18(E) is started, the third effect symbol EZg is temporarily stopped at the right effect symbol EZ3 as shown in FIG. 19(A). indicate. Further, the red background image and the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc stop-displayed in FIG. 18(D) are continuously displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), a cut-in effect is executed in which the same male character as the character of the third effect symbol EZg temporarily stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed. In the cut-in effect, a second cut-in image KB consisting of a male character and a yellow background image is displayed on the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 19(C), with the end of the variable effect, the first effect symbol EZc in which the number "3" and the adult male character are combined in the left effect symbol EZ1 is confirmed and stopped displayed. , in the right performance symbol EZ3, the third performance symbol EZg combining the part of the number "7" and the male character is determined and stopped and displayed. In addition, in the middle effect symbol EZ2, the effect symbol EZ of only the number "7" is determined and stopped and displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become the losing mode "377" on the display screen 50a, and the variable performance ends. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19(C), in the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is fixed and displayed stop by the left effect symbol EZ1, and the first effect symbol EZc is displayed by the right effect symbol EZ3. 3 performance symbols EZg are determined and stopped to indicate the result of the look-ahead determination, and the player can be informed of whether the game is a big hit or a loss depending on the display mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. It has become. It should be noted that when the variable effect in which the second stop symbol effect described with reference to FIGS. 19(A) to 19(C) is completed, the second stop symbol effect ends.

The first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA2 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(D), the variation of the production pattern EZ (left production pattern EZ1, middle production pattern EZ2, right production pattern EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 19(E), in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA3 and the pending icon HA4 are displayed with being shifted to the left by one.

Along with the start of execution of the variable performance shown in FIG. 19(D), execution of the second lottery number suggestion performance is started. In the second lottery number suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 19D, a lottery number suggestion image TK indicating "2" is displayed. When the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicating "2" is displayed on the display screen 50a, the remaining number of times is two until the special symbol reservation, which is the target of the prefetch determination, is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed. To make it possible to suggest that to a player, and to make the player understand that the number of times remaining until the special symbol reservation which is the object of the prefetch judgment is digested and the lottery of the special symbol is performed is two times. becomes possible.

In addition, along with execution of the second lottery number suggesting effect, a stop symbol background effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(D). When the stop symbol background effect is executed, the white right stop symbol background image TZ3 shown in FIG. 19(C) is fixed and stopped in FIG. 19(C) as shown in FIG. 19(D) The background image (rendering mode) is changed to a yellow one showing the male character of the displayed third production pattern EZg. As a result, the male character portion of the third effect symbol EZg, which was fixed and stopped in the previous stop symbol effect, may continue to be displayed in the right stop symbol background image TZ3 even after the next variable effect. There will be On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19D, the intermediate stop symbol background image TZ2 remains a white background image. The yellow displayed in the right stop symbol background image TZ3 of this embodiment is the same as the color of the first cut-in image KA shown in FIG. 19(B).

Next, the third stop symbol effect executed in the variable effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19(E) to 19(G). After the execution of the variable production shown in FIG. 19(D) is started, when the stop symbol production is executed, as shown in FIG. The second effect symbol EZe combined with the characters is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, the red background image and the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc stop-displayed in FIG. 18(D) are continuously displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1. Further, the yellow background image and the male character of the third effect symbol EZg fixed and stop-displayed in FIG. 19C are continuously displayed in the right stop symbol background image TZ3. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(F), a cut-in effect is executed in which the same adult female character as the character of the second effect symbol EZe temporarily stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed. In the cut-in effect, a third cut-in image KC consisting of an adult female character and a blue background image is displayed on the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 19(G), with the end of the variable effect, the first effect symbol EZc combining the number "3" part and the adult male character in the left effect symbol EZ1 is confirmed and stopped. Is displayed. In addition, the second production pattern EZe, which is a combination of the number "5" and the adult female character in the medium production pattern EZ2, is determined and stopped and displayed. Further, the third performance symbol EZg, which is a combination of the number "7" part and the male character in the right performance symbol EZ3, is determined and stopped and displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19(G), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become the losing mode "357" on the display screen 50a, and the variable performance ends. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19(G), in the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is fixed and displayed stop by the left effect symbol EZ1, and the first effect symbol EZc is displayed by the right effect symbol EZ3. 3 production pattern EZg is fixed and stop-displayed, and the second production pattern EZe is fixed and stop-displayed with middle production pattern EZ2, suggesting the result of pre-reading judgment, and display of production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3. Depending on the mode, it is possible to inform the player whether it is a big win or a loss. It should be noted that when the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect described with reference to FIGS. 19(E) to 19(G) is completed, the third stop symbol effect ends.

The first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA3 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(H), the variation of the performance symbol EZ (left performance symbol EZ1, medium performance symbol EZ2, right performance symbol EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 19H, in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA4 is shifted left by one and displayed.

Along with the start of execution of the variable performance shown in FIG. 19(H), execution of the third lottery number suggestion performance is started. In the lottery number suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 19(H), a lottery number suggestion image TK indicating "1" is displayed. When the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicating "1" is displayed on the display screen 50a, the remaining number of times until the special symbol reservation, which is the target of the prefetch determination, is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed is one. It is possible to suggest that to the player. By displaying the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicated by "1" displayed on the display screen 50a, the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch determination is digested by the player and the special symbol lottery is performed. It is possible for the user to grasp that the number of times is one remaining.

Along with the execution of the third lottery number suggesting effect, the stop symbol background effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(H). When the stop symbol background effect is executed, the white middle stop symbol background image TZ2 shown in FIG. 19(G) is confirmed and stopped at FIG. 19(G) as shown in FIG. The background image is changed to a blue background image showing the adult female character of the displayed second effect symbol EZe. As a result, the part of the male character of the third performance symbol EZg fixed and stop-displayed in the previous stop symbol performance may continue to be displayed in the middle stop symbol background image TZ2 even in the next variable performance. It will be. As a result, background images in which characters and the like are displayed are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TK1, the middle stop symbol background image TK2, and the right stop symbol background image TK3.

Next, the stop symbol effect executed in the variable effect will be described with reference to FIG. 20(A). After the execution of the variable production shown in FIG. 19(H) is started, the fourth stop symbol production is executed. In addition, in the fourth stop symbol effect, the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped or cut-in effect is executed, but the effect symbol EZ is only fixed and stop-displayed by changing the display mode. As shown in FIG. 20(A), the first effect symbol EZc combined with the number "3" and the adult male character is temporarily stopped in the left effect symbol EZ1, and the number "5" is displayed in the middle effect symbol EZ2. and an adult female character are temporarily stopped and displayed, and a third effect symbol EZg combined with the number "7" and a male character is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right performance symbol EZ3. become. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20(A), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become the losing mode "357" on the display screen 50a, and the variable performance ends. In the present embodiment, in the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is determined and displayed stopped by the left effect symbol EZ1, and the second effect symbol EZe is determined and stopped by the middle effect symbol EZ2. Then, the third performance symbol EZg is fixed with the right performance symbol EZ3 and is stopped and displayed, suggesting the result of the look-ahead determination, and depending on the display mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the player may be hit or lost. It is possible to report something. It should be noted that when the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect described with reference to FIG. 20(A) is completed, the fourth stop symbol effect ends. In addition, in this embodiment, the odd-numbered effect symbols EZ "3", "5", and "7" used for suggesting the shift after the end of the jackpot game are fixed and stopped, The result of the look-ahead determination can give the player the most expected impression (see FIG. 17).

The first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA4 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the variation of the production pattern EZ (the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 20(B), all the pending icons HA are erased from the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a. Further, along with the start of execution of the variable performance shown in FIG. 20(B), execution of the fourth lottery number suggestion performance is started. In the number-of-lottery-suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 20B, a number-of-lottery-suggesting image TK indicating "0" is displayed. When the number-of-lottery suggestion image TK indicating "0" is displayed on the display screen 50a, it is possible to suggest that the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch determination is digested and the special symbol lottery is being performed. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to grasp that the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch determination is digested and the special symbol lottery is being performed. Then, when the execution of the lottery number suggesting effect of displaying the number of lottery number suggesting image TK indicating "0" ends, the execution of the player stop notice effect 4 ends.

After that, there is a case where it shifts to reach production, and then shifts to strong SP reach. As described above, among the four types of player stop notice effects, when the player stop notice effect 1 is executed, the variable effect executed based on the special figure hold that is the target of the prefetch determination for the player. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility of developing reach + strong SP reach (see FIG. 17). As a result, when the player stop notice performance 1 is executed for the player, the variable performance executed based on the special figure reservation which is the object of the pre-reading judgment for the player develops reach + strong SP reach. It is possible to let them know that the possibility is high.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of the case where the player stop announcement effect 4 is executed on the display screen 50a when the result of the look-ahead determination is a failure. In addition, in FIG. 21, description will be given assuming that no special figure reservation is newly added. As shown in FIG. 21(A), the effect symbols EZ (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) are variably displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 21(A), since the daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 50a, the game is in a low-probability short-time state (normal game state). Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the lower portion of the display screen 50a, in the first pending icon display area HR1, the pending icon HA1, the pending icon HA2, the pending icon HA3, and the pending icon HA4 are arranged in order from the left. is displayed in

Then, there is a case where the player stop announcement effect 4 is executed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 17). When the player stop notice effect 4 is executed, first, the stop symbol effects shown in FIGS. 21(B) to 21(D) are executed. As shown in FIG. 21(B), the first production symbol EZc is temporarily stopped at the left production symbol EZ1. After that, as shown in FIG. 21(C), a cut-in effect is executed in which the same adult male character as the character of the first effect symbol EZc temporarily stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed. In the cut-in effect, a first cut-in image KA consisting of an adult male character and a red background image is displayed on the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 21(D), with the end of the variable effect, in the stop symbol effect, the first effect symbol EZc that combines the number "3" and the adult male character in the left effect symbol EZ1 is determined. to stop. Further, in the medium performance pattern EZ2, the performance pattern EZ consisting only of the number "7" is fixed and stop-displayed, and in the right performance pattern EZ3, the performance pattern EZ consisting of only the number "3" is fixed and stop-displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in the lost state ("373") on the display screen 50a. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21(D), in the stop symbol effect in the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is fixed and displayed stopped by the left effect symbol EZ1, and the second effect symbol is displayed by the middle effect symbol EZ2. The second performance symbol EZe is determined and stop-displayed, and the right performance symbol EZ3 determines the third performance symbol EZg and is stop-displayed to indicate the result of pre-reading determination, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed. Depending on the mode, it is possible to notify the player of a big hit or a loss. It should be noted that when the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect described with reference to FIGS. 21(B) to 21(D) is completed, the player stop notice effect 4 ends.

The first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation corresponding to the reservation icon HA1 displayed in the first reservation icon display area HR1 of the display screen 50a shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 21(E), the variation of the production pattern EZ (left production pattern EZ1, middle production pattern EZ2, right production pattern EZ3) is started. As shown in FIG. 21(E), in the first pending icon display area HR1 on the display screen 50a, the pending icon HA2, the pending icon HA3, and the pending icon HA4 are shifted one to the left and displayed.

When the execution of the variable effect shown in FIG. 21(E) is started, the daytime background is changed from the left stop symbol background image TZ1, the middle stop symbol background image TZ2, and the right stop symbol background image TK3 displayed on the display screen 50a. The image is changed to H1. Since execution of the player stop notice effect 4 has ended, as shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21(F), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in the losing mode "357". Note that the display mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is a display mode consisting of numbers only. Thus, in the player stop notice effect 4, the display mode of the effect symbol EZ fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol effect is related to the background image displayed on the display screen 50a in the next variable effect. Since it does not come true, it is possible for the player to grasp that the pre-reading effect was a failure and that it was a fake.

Of the four types of player stop notice effects described above, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed, the special figure suspension that was the target of the prefetching determination is digested, and the run progresses to reach with the variable effect that is executed. It is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the normal variation effect will be performed without any changes (see FIG. 17). Therefore, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed by the player, the special figure reservation that is the target of the look-ahead determination is digested, and the normal variable effect is performed without proceeding to the ready-to-win in the variable effect to be executed. It is possible to let the user know that there is a high possibility that the user will be caught (see FIG. 17).

Prior to determining whether or not a big win or a loss will occur based on the random number acquired based on the ball entering the starting hole, the conventional pachinko game machine has the following functions: There is a game that performs a look-ahead determination and performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination. There was no connection with the look-ahead effect that once suggested the result of the look-ahead determination, and the look-ahead effect that was executed after the look-ahead effect. Therefore, even if the pre-reading effect is executed in the variable effect, and the pre-reading effect not connected with the pre-reading effect in the variable effect is executed in the next variable effect, the pre-reading effect is performed, and the pre-reading effect is further performed. It has become difficult for the player to feel whether is a success or a failure.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the player stop notice effect, which is the look-ahead effect, is executed, the symbol stop effect is first executed in the variable effect (see FIG. 17). For example, in the symbol stop effect in the player stop notice effect 1, the first effect symbol EZc is confirmed and displayed with the left effect symbol EZ1 on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 18(D)). When the variable effect is completed and the next variable effect is started, the stop symbol background effect in the player stop notice effect 1 is executed (see FIG. 18(E)). When the stop symbol background effect is executed, the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc whose left effect symbol EZ1 is fixed and stop-displayed in the previous variable effect, and the left stop symbol consisting of a red background image. A background image TK1 is displayed (see FIG. 18(E)). In this way, the result of the look-ahead determination is suggested by the first effect symbol EZc in the stop symbol effect executed in the variable effect, and the look-ahead determination is made by the left stop symbol background image TZ1 in the stop symbol background effect executed in the next variable effect. By suggesting the result of (1), unlike the above-described conventional pachinko game machine, the characters displayed in the stop symbol effect and the stop symbol background effect are the same. As a result, even if the read-ahead performance is executed in the variable performance and the read-ahead performance is executed in the next variable performance, the read-ahead performance is performed and the flow of the further read-ahead performance is performed to inform the player that the flow is successful. It becomes easy to make the player feel, and it becomes possible to entertain the player.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the stop symbol effect is executed in any player stop notice effect of the player stop notice effect 1, the player stop notice effect 2, or the player stop notice effect 3 which is the look-ahead effect. , the stop symbol background effect may be executed in the next variable effect (see FIGS. 17 and 18 to 20). On the other hand, there is a case where the symbol stop effect is executed in the player stop notice effect 4, which is the look-ahead effect, and the stop symbol background effect is not executed in the next variable effect (see FIGS. 17 and 21). As a result, unlike the above-described conventional pachinko game machine, the flow of performing the prefetching performance in the variable performance and then performing the prefetching performance in the next variable performance was successful, and the prefetching performance was performed in the variable performance. However, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the flow in which the look-ahead performance is performed in the variable performance and the look-ahead performance is not performed in the next variation performance is a failure.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, by confirming the left stop symbol background image TZ1, the middle stop symbol background image TZ2, and the right stop symbol background image TK3 in the player stop notice effect, the stop symbol effect is confirmed. 18 to 20). As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp which of the first performance symbol EZc, the second performance symbol EZe and the third performance symbol EZg in the stop symbol performance has been fixed and stopped. becomes.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the lottery number suggesting effect is executed in the player stop notice effect which is the prefetch effect, the special symbol suspension which is the target of the prefetch determination for the player is digested, and the special symbol is executed. It is possible to suggest to the player the number of times until the lottery is performed. As a result, the first performance symbol EZc is determined and stopped by the left performance symbol EZ1, and the second performance symbol EZe is determined and stopped by the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance is performed. The third performance symbol EZg is determined by the symbol EZ3 and is stopped and displayed, and the lottery frequency suggestion image TK displayed on the display screen 50a becomes ``0'' in the lottery frequency suggestion performance. (see FIGS. 18 to 20).

10. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 22 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status and counters, etc. reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

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

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 69a, second start sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, general prize winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 7) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

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

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S107), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later. It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 83a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 21), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the sensor detection processing (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process, which will be described later, is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start sensor 12a, or whether a game ball is detected by the third start sensor 20a (S203). It should be noted that the detection of the game ball by the third starting hole sensor 20a means that the game ball has entered the third starting hole 20. FIG. When the game ball is not detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a, or when the game ball is not detected by the third starting hole sensor 20a (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but the second starting hole sensor When the game ball is detected by 12a, or when the game ball is detected by the third starting port sensor 20a (YES in S203), the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically It is determined whether or not the value of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104 has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S206). In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and store the acquired random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the number of reservation balls. Subsequently, the start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S207), and the process proceeds to step S208. Here, the start winning command includes the information (special figure variation pattern information) of the special figure variation pattern determined by the special figure variation pattern determination performed based on the acquired special figure related random number. As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information about the type of the special figure, the type of the starting opening, the detection type by the starting opening sensor In other words, the starting winning command is the starting winning command Information on the type of the generated starting opening and information on the detection type by the starting opening sensor, in other words, the type of variable display special figure performed by the winning that generated the starting winning command is also included. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on whether it is a big hit or a loss, information on the presence or absence of reach (reach information), contents of fluctuation production (normal fluctuation production, reach + weak SP reach, reach + Strong SP reach) is also included, so the start winning command also includes win/fail information and reach information.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 69a (S208). If the game ball is not detected by the first starting hole sensor 69a (NO in S208), the process ends, but if the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 69a (YES in S208), Figure 1 The number of pending balls (the number of the first special figure pending, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure pending provided in the game RAM 104) reaches "4" (the upper limit memory number) It is determined whether or not there is (S209). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S209), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S209 ), and add "1" to the number of reserved balls of special figure 1 (S210).

Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211) is performed, then a start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S212), and this process ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically, a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the game RAM 104 value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal design reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal design reserved balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 10(B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. Among them, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal design reserved balls.

[Normal Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs the normal operation process (S105) following the sensor detection process (S104) (see FIG. 23). As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 20D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 20D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 11(C) is used. It is determined whether it hits or not. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). In other words, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the effect control board 120 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

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

Also, in the above-described step S402, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress (YES in S402), then, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set in step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of electric chew 20D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern during the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 20D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 13) during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 20D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric chew 20D is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric chew 20D is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 20D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 20D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 23). As shown in FIG. 27, in the special operation process (S106), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, 4" are added to each stage. are assigned. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol determination processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessary product processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default. It should be noted that the process during special design fluctuation in step S1304 of this embodiment corresponds to the design display means.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number (that is, the number of reserved balls detected by the first starting opening sensor 69a) or the special figure 2 reserved It is determined whether or not the number of balls (that is, the number of held balls detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a and the number of held balls detected by the third starting hole 20) is "0" (S1401). If the number of special figure reserved balls (number of special figure 1 reserved balls, number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, acquired due to detection by the first starting port sensor 69a If there is no memory of the random number counter value group obtained by the second start opening sensor 12a or the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the third start opening 20, the customer waiting flag is turned ON. It is determined whether or not (S1415). If it is ON (YES at S1415), this process is terminated, and if it is not ON (NO at S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this processing ends.

In step S1401, if the number of special figure reserved balls (the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, due to the detection by the first starting port sensor 69a If there is one or more memory of the random number counter value group acquired by the second start opening sensor 12a or due to the winning of the third start opening 20, there is one or more memory of the random number counter value group If there is, go to step S1402. In step S1402, whether the oldest reserved memory is the special figure 2 reserved memory, that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the detection by the first starting opening sensor 69a and the detection by the second starting opening sensor 12a And among the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning to the third start port 20, it is determined whether the oldest stored reservation memory is special figure 2 reservation memory (S1402). When the oldest reserved memory is the special figure 2 reserved memory (YES in S1402), special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1403) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1404) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1405). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1406). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1407), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1407), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1407) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1403) Information and special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1404) information of the variation pattern set in (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the oldest reserved memory is not a special figure 2 reserved memory, that is, if the oldest reserved memory is a special figure 1 reserved memory (NO in S1402), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure 1 to be described later Variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. Note that the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) of the present embodiment correspond to determination means. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included. Note that the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process of step S1404 of the present embodiment and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process of step S1409 correspond to variation time determination means.

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is finished. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special symbol reservation and the variable display of the special symbols based on the second special symbol reservation are alternately performed. That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation and the digestion of the first special figure reservation are alternately executed in the winning order.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read out the stored jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (jackpot judgment It is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the values "1" to "210") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether it is a big hit based on the table for high probability state (jackpot judgment value is "1" to "1660") out of the big hit judgment table (Fig. 11 (A)) It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop pattern data (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508) to finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set (S1508) and the process ends.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1404) and Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1404) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) first determines whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1601).

If it is not a time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is a non time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), with reference to the non-time-saving state jackpot normal table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-value of T1) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 12, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In the variable performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, SP (Super Reach) can be executed in addition to Do Not Disturb and Normal Reach. The misalignment is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a separate pattern (for example, "458"). Normal ready-to-win is a variable effect in which the development effect is not executed after forming the above-described ready-to-win, and the remaining effect symbol that continues to be variably displayed is stopped and displayed. The SP reach is a variable effect in which the development effect is executed after forming the above-described reach, and the change time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is selected so that Dohazure, normal reach, and SP reach can be executed.

In SP reach, distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the degree of winning expectation (degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than in normal reach (see FIG. 12). Therefore, when the player sees the SP reach with a long fluctuation time, it can be understood that the winning expectation is higher than that of the normal reach. Here, the SP reach is divided into weak SP reach and strong SP reach. Distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set in the order of weak SP reach→strong SP reach so that the degree of expectation for winning a big win increases. Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can grasp that the winning expectation is somewhat high by looking at the weak SP reach, and the strong SP reach. It can be understood that the winning expectation is not so high.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 30, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the reach establishment random number is "1" to "30" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, there is reach loss table during non-time saving state (non-out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 With reference to time saving state and part corresponding to loss with reach), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the reach no loss table during the non-time saving state (out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 The part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and reach-less loss) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). At the time of loss without reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 11).

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

That is, if it is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 12 (S1608). In addition, if there is a reach loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 12 and the loss with reach (S1610). Moreover, if it is a reach-less loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the reach-less loss in the time saving state of FIG. 12 (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12), the function of shortening variation according to the number of pending balls when there is no reach It works when the number of held balls is "2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation time as shortening fluctuation is shorter during the time saving state than during the non-working time saving state. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 30, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), the special symbol fluctuation time (step S1404 is the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in S1409, FIG. See) has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

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

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (step S1404 is the stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1409, see FIG. 11) (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1902).

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

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

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

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the playing state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009.

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

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Big Win Game)] As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessary process (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot 14 has been completed in the jackpot game being executed.

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

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the big winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of big win (S2204).

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

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening 14 are established (S2206). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes to be won into the big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this form), or the time to close the big winning hole 14 (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 9) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are not met (NO in S2206), the process is finished.

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

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

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2214). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2216), and the special action status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special action process (see FIG. 23). After that, a game state setting process (S2218), which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

[Playing State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the gaming state setting processing (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probability variable jackpot (stop pattern is special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 or special figure 2_jackpot pattern 1, see FIG. 8) ) (S2301). If it is not a probability variable jackpot (NO in S2301), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2306), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the normal probability state, time saving state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2301, the probability variable flag is turned ON (S2302), and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). And "100" is set to the variable probability counter (S2304), "100" is set to the time saving counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability-high base state continues until variable display of special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or until a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

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

11. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 [Sub Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 . The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, setting of CPU 122 for effect, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the effect pattern for determining the effect pattern, random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, random numbers for determining the previous effect for determining various advance effects, etc. There is The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process ( S4006 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. In addition, along with the execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161, and outputs the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receiving interrupt processing] Receiving interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 38, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 8) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

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

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

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

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

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 610) is created, output to the audio control board 161, time management of audio production, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 610 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed. In this form, when the total number of special figure 1 holding balls and special figure 2 holding numbers is "0 to 6" in the low probability non-time saving state, the first BGM sound is output (Fig. 14). Also, when the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the sound of the second BGM is output (see FIG. 15) . Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing ends.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a start winning command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). , If received (YES in S4401), start winning processing described later is performed (S4402). Subsequently, prefetch effect determination processing is performed (S4403), and the process proceeds to step S4404. Also, if the start winning command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to step S4404 as it is.

In the look-ahead effect determination process (S4403), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to perform a player stop notice effect, which is a look-ahead effect, based on the start winning command received from the game control board 100 (see FIG. 17). make a judgment. Here, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the player stop notice effect is to be performed, information on whether or not it will be a big hit or a loss included in the start prize command stored in the start prize command reservation storage unit 125 And, based on the information on the contents of the variable production, the value of the special figure 1 pending number counter, and the value of the special figure 2 pending number counter, the player stop notice production 1, the player stop notice production 2, the player stop notice production 3, or the player A lottery is drawn as to whether or not to perform any of the player stop notice performances in the stop notice performance 4, and based on the result of the lottery, a read-ahead performance determination command is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加When the set prefetch effect determination command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and displays the player stop notice effect on the display screen 50a. (See FIGS. 17 and 18 to 21). If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines not to perform the player stop announcement effect, the look-ahead effect determination process (S4403) ends.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4404), and if received (YES in S4404), performs mode status setting processing ( S4405). If not received (NO in S4404), the process proceeds directly to step S4406. In the mode status setting process (S4405), the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the value of the mode status is set based on the game state information included in the game state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" if it is a normal game state, is set to "2" if it is a high probability high base state, and is set to "3" if it is a low probability short time state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current game state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4406), and if received (YES in S4406), change effect start processing to be described later is performed (S4407). Also, if the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds directly to step S4408.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4408), and if received (YES in S4408), end processing of fluctuation effect is done (S4409). Also, if the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO at S4408), the process proceeds directly to step S4410. In the fluctuation production end processing (S4409), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4410), and if it is received (YES in S4410), an opening effect selection process is performed (S4411). If the opening command has not been received (NO at S4410), the process proceeds directly to step S4411. In the opening effect selection process (S4411), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance in the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4412), and if received (YES in S4412), round production selection processing is performed (S4413). . If no round designation command has been received (NO at S4412), the process proceeds directly to step S4414. In the round effect selection process (S4413), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4414), and if received (YES in S4414), an ending effect selection process is performed (S4415). If the ending command has not been received (NO at S4414), the process proceeds directly to step S4416. In the ending effect selection process (S4415), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4416) based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, processing for performing customer waiting production based on the reception of the customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation Based on the reception of the start command processing for performing the normal figure fluctuation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis processing (S4301) is finished.

[Start Winning Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the starting winning process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the received start winning command in the start winning command reserve storage section 125 in the effect RAM 124. (S4501). After that, the production control microcomputer 121 increments the special figure 1 reserved ball number counter representing the number of special figure 1 reserved balls provided in the production RAM 124 by "1" (S4502), and holds the special figure according to the start winning command. A pending icon display start command for displaying the pending icon HA corresponding to is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4503). When the set pending icon display start command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and displays the pending icon HA on the display screen 50a. is displayed (see FIGS. 14, 15, and 18 to 21).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second reserved display area flag on the display screen 50a is OFF (S4504). The second reserved display area flag is a flag indicating that the second reserved icon display area HR2 is displayed on the display screen 50a. When the second reservation display area flag is OFF (YES in S4504), it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter is "7" (S4505). When the value of the special figure reserved ball number counter is "7" (YES in S4505), the second reserved display area command for displaying the second reserved icon display area HR2 and the zone display image SZ is transmitted to the effect RAM 124. (S4506). When the set second reserved display area command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and displays the zone on the display screen 50a. The second pending icon display area HR2 for displaying the image SZ is displayed (see FIG. 15). Subsequently, the second reserved display area flag is turned ON (S4507), the process proceeds to step S4508, and the process ends. Proceeding to step S4508, the background rendering command is set in the output buffer of RAM 124 for rendering. Accordingly, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the night background image H2 on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 15(A). In this way, the display of the night background image H2 allows the player to see extremely short fluctuations regardless of whether the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a big win in the normal game state and the number of special symbol pending balls is "7" or more. It is possible to let the user know that it is a special state in which the time (1200 ms) is determined.

[Variation Production Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation production start processing (S4407), the production control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S4601). In the variation start command, the information of the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 29), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process and the special figure 2 variation pattern It contains information on the variation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 30 and 31), information specifying the current game state, and the like. In addition, the information which the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control acquired here can be suitably utilized also in the process performed after this.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4602). Subsequently, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance are selected (S4603). Specifically, a random number for determining the performance symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, a performance symbol is selected by determining the acquired performance symbol determination random number using the selected table. As a result, a combination (for example, "777", etc.) of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 executes a variation production pattern selection process (S4604). In the fluctuation production pattern selection process (S4604), along with acquiring the fluctuation production pattern lottery random number, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, the time of the fluctuation production, the fluctuation display mode of the production pattern, the presence or absence of the reach production, the reach production In order to determine the details of the content of the variable performance including the content, the presence or absence of the performance button performance (SW performance), the content of the performance button performance, the performance development configuration, the type of the background of the performance pattern, etc., a plurality of variable performance pattern selection tables are prepared. One variable effect pattern selection table is selected from among them. Once the variable production pattern selection table is determined, the time of the variable production, the variable display mode of the production pattern, the presence or absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence or absence of the production button production (SW production), the contents of the production button production, and the production development configuration. , the details of the contents of the variable production, such as the type of background of the production pattern, are determined. The ready-to-win effect of this form includes ready-to-win, low-to-low SP, and high-to-high SP, and the winning expectation is set to be higher in the order of ready-to-win, weak-to-low SP, and strong to-win. And the notice effect selection process is executed (S4605). In the notice effect selection process (S4605), a random number for deciding the notice effect is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. do. Then, the selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the announcement effect, thereby selecting the announcement effect. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as a so-called step-up notice effect or a chance-up notice effect is determined.

After that, it is determined whether or not the second reserved display area flag is ON (S4606). When the second reservation display area flag is ON (YES in S4606), it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter is "6" (S4607). If the value of the special figure reserved ball number counter is "6" (YES in S4607), the second reserved display area reset command for erasing the display of the second reserved icon display area HR2 including the zone display image SZ is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4608). When the set second reserved display area reset command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 resets the second reserved icon including the zone display image SZ displayed on the display screen 50a. The display in the display area HR2 is erased. By erasing the display of the second reserved icon display area HR2 from the display screen 50a, it is possible for the player to grasp that the number of special figure reserved balls is "6" or less in the normal game state. . Subsequently, the second reserved display area flag is turned OFF (S4609), the process proceeds to step S4610, and the process ends. Proceeding to step S4610, the background rendering command is set in the output buffer of RAM 124 for rendering. Thus, when the background rendering command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 changes the night background image H2 displayed on the display screen 50a to the daytime background image H1. In this way, the display of the daytime background image H1 enables the player to grasp that the game is in the normal game state and that the number of special figure reserved balls is "6" or less.

After that, the variable production start command for starting the selected production pattern, the variable production pattern, and the advance notice production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 (S4611), and this processing is finished. When the variable effect start command set in step S4611 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variable effect synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

12. Effect of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the player stop notice effect is executed (see FIGS. 17 to 21), the stop symbol effect is executed in the variable effect. be. In the stop symbol effect, it is possible to suggest whether or not a big hit will be achieved by prefetching determination, depending on the display mode of the effect symbol EZ that is temporarily stopped or fixed and stopped (see FIG. 17). Further, the variable performance in which the stop symbol performance has been executed is completed, and the next variable performance is executed, and at the same time, the same character as the character of the performance symbol EZ that has been confirmed and stopped in the stop symbol performance on the display screen 50a. A stop symbol background effect including a background image in which is displayed is executed. As described above, the same character is displayed in the stop symbol effect executed in the variable effect and the stop symbol background effect executed in the next variable effect. It is possible to allow the player to fully understand what is being executed, and to entertain the player with the look-ahead effect.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when any one of the player stop notice effect 1 to the player stop notice effect 3 is executed, the variable effect in which the stop symbol effect is executed is displayed. When the next variable performance is started, the same character as the character included in the display mode of the performance symbol EZ fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol performance is displayed on the display screen 50a. A stop symbol background effect is executed (see FIGS. 17 to 21). As a result, if the stop symbol background effect is executed in which the background image shown by the same character as the character included in the display mode of the effect symbol EZ that has been determined by the stop symbol effect and is stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed. By performing the stop symbol background performance in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the stop symbol performance is executed, the prefetch performance is executed for the player, and the prefetch performance is also executed in the next variable performance. It is possible to make them feel that it is a success by making them grasp the situation. On the other hand, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed as shown in FIG. The stop symbol background effect including the background image including the same character as the character included in the display mode of the effect symbol EZ fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol effect is never executed. As a result, if the stop symbol background effect is not executed in which the background image including the same character as the character of the effect symbol EZ that has been determined by the stop symbol effect and is stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a is displayed, The look-ahead performance is executed, and it is possible to let the player know that the look-ahead performance is not executed in the next variable performance, thereby making him/her feel that it is a failure.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. A stop symbol background effect consisting of a red background image including the same character as the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol effect on the screen 50a is executed. As a result, in the executed stop symbol effect, any one of the first effect symbol EZc, the second effect symbol EZe, or the third effect symbol EZg is fixed in the display mode and stopped and displayed. Also, it is possible to confirm the performance contents of the stop symbol background performance, and it is possible for the player to grasp the performance contents of the stop symbol performance and the performance contents of the stop symbol background performance.

Further, in the player stop notice effect executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. Even in the variable production, the stop symbol production is executed again. Then, when the variable performance in which the stop symbol performance is executed is completed, the performance that is fixed and stopped by the stop symbol performance that is executed again on the display screen 50a with the start of the execution of the next variable performance is displayed. The stop symbol background effect in which the background image showing the same character as the character included in the display mode of the symbol EZ is displayed is executed again. As a result, not only the same character is displayed in the stop symbol effect and the stop symbol background effect executed in the player stop notice effect, but also the same character is displayed in the stop symbol effect and the stop symbol background effect that are executed again. will be displayed. By displaying the same character in this way, it becomes possible for the player to fully grasp that the prefetch effect suggesting the result of the prefetch determination is being executed, and the player can be entertained by the prefetch effect. becomes.

In addition, in the player stop notice effect executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is a lottery number suggesting effect that suggests the number of times until the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch judgment is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed. This is executed on the display screen 50a (see FIGS. 18(E), 19(D), 19(H) and 20(B)). As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp the number of times from the completion of the special symbol reservation, which is the target of the prefetch determination, until the special symbol lottery is performed. Therefore, the player can play the game while being excited about what kind of presentation will be executed until the special symbol reservation which is the target of the prefetch determination is digested and the lottery of the special symbols is performed.

13. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the three types of the first effect symbol EZc, the second effect symbol EZe, and the third effect symbol EZg correspond to the "plurality of symbol modes of the effect symbol", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are display modes other than the first performance symbol EZc, the second performance symbol EZe, and the third performance symbol EZg as the display mode of the performance symbols that are temporarily stopped or fixed and stop-displayed in the stop symbol performance. can be Further, the display mode of only two types of performance symbols EZ among the first performance symbols EZc, the second performance symbols EZe, and the third performance symbols EZg may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display mode in which the part indicating the number and the part indicating the character are combined corresponds to the "design mode", but it is not limited to this. For example, the symbol mode may be only the part showing the number of the effect symbol EZ as long as it is an effect suggesting the result of the prefetch determination to the player. Further, the design mode may be only the part showing the character of the performance design EZ, as long as it is an effect suggesting the result of the look-ahead determination to the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect symbol EZc is temporarily stopped or determined and stopped in the left effect symbol EZ1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the effect symbol EZ other than the first effect symbol EZc in the left effect symbol EZ1 may be temporarily stopped or determined and stopped. In addition, the second effect symbol EZe is temporarily stopped in the medium effect symbol EZ2 or fixed and stopped, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the middle effect symbol EZ2, the display mode of the effect symbol EZ other than the second effect symbol EZe may be temporarily stopped or determined and stopped. Although the third effect symbol EZg is temporarily stopped or determined and stopped in the right effect symbol EZ3, it is not limited to this. For example, in the right performance symbol EZ3, the display mode of the performance symbols EZ other than the third performance symbol EZg may be temporarily stopped or determined and stopped.

Further, in the above embodiment, the stop symbol effect in which the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped in the left effect symbol EZ1 corresponds to the "first suggestive effect", but it is not limited to this. For example, the movement state of the movable role, the frame lamp 212, and the board lamp 54 are lighted in a specific light emission state, the hold icon notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, the sound from the speaker 610, etc. It may correspond to a suggestive production.

A red background image and an adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed on the left stop symbol background image TZ1, and a red background image and an adult of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed on the left stop symbol background image TZ1. A male character is displayed, and a yellow background image and a male character of the third effect symbol EZg are displayed on the right stop symbol background image TZ3. An adult male character of the first production symbol EZc is displayed, a yellow background image and a male character of the third production symbol EZg are displayed in the right stop symbol background image TZ3, and a blue background is displayed in the middle stop symbol background image TZ2. Although the case where the image and the adult female character of the second effect symbol EZe are displayed corresponds to the "plurality of effect modes", it is not limited to this. For example, there may be effects modes other than those described above.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the first effect symbol EZc is temporarily stopped and displayed with the left effect symbol EZ1 in the first stop symbol effect, and after the cut-in effect, it is fixed and stopped. , but not limited to this. For example, the first effect symbol EZc may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle effect symbol EZ2 or the right effect symbol EZ3 in the first stop symbol effect, and may be determined and stopped after the cut-in effect. Further, the second effect symbol EZe may be temporarily stopped and displayed with the middle effect symbol EZ2 in the first stop symbol effect, and may be determined and stopped after the cut-in effect. In addition, the third effect symbol EZg may be temporarily stopped and displayed with the right effect symbol EZ3 in the first stop symbol effect, and after the cut-in effect, it may be fixed and stop-displayed.

In the above embodiment, the stop symbol background effect in which the red background image and the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 corresponds to the "second suggestive effect". is not limited to For example, any stop symbol background effect may be used as long as it is associated with the display mode of the effect symbol EZ that is fixed and stopped in the left effect symbol EZ1 in the stop symbol effect.

In the above embodiment, the stop symbol background effect in which the red background image and the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 corresponds to the "second suggestive effect". is not limited to For example, the second suggestive effect includes the movable mode of the movable role, the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54, which are caused to emit light in a specific lighting mode, the pending icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, and the notice using the effect image. , voice from the speaker 610 may correspond to the second suggestive effect.

Further, in the above-described form, the stop symbol effect (first suggested effect) in which the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped and displayed in the left effect symbol EZ1 is executed next to the variable effect (see FIG. 18(D)). However, in the variable effect, a stop symbol background effect (second suggestion effect) in which a red background image and an adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 was executed. (See FIG. 18(E)), but not limited to this. For example, the second suggestive effect may be executed in the variable effect in which the first suggestive effect is executed. Further, the second suggestive effect may be executed in the variable effect executed after the second time of the variable effect in which the first suggestive effect is executed.

Further, in the above-described form, the adult male character of the first production symbol EZc, which is fixed with the left production symbol EZ1 and stopped and displayed in the stop symbol production (first suggestion production), and the stop symbol background production (second suggestion production). is the same as the character displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 in , corresponds to "the effect mode related to the symbol mode represented by the effect symbol in the first suggestive effect", but it is limited to this will not be For example, at least part of the pattern mode of the first suggestive effect and at least part of the effect mode of the second suggestive effect make the player feel the impression that they are the result of the same look-ahead determination, or the suggestive effect is executed. If it makes the player feel that the look-ahead effect has been executed in the variable effect executed next to the variable effect that has been executed is a success, the "symbol mode represented by the effect pattern in the first suggestive effect" It may correspond to "the effect mode related to".

Further, in the above-described form, in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the stop symbol performance (first suggestive performance) in which the first performance symbol EZc is determined in the left performance symbol EZ1 and is stopped and displayed, the left When a stop symbol background effect (second suggestion effect) in which a red background image and an adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the stop symbol background image TZ1 is executed (from the player stop notice effect 1 to the player stop notice effect 3, see FIG. 17), and a stop symbol effect (first suggestive effect) in which the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped and displayed in the left effect symbol EZ1 is executed following the variable effect. In the variable effect, when the stop symbol background effect (second suggestion effect) in which the red background image and the adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1 is not executed (the player stops 4, see FIG. 17), but it is not limited to this. For example, even if the second suggestive effect is not executed in the variable effect executed next to the variable effect in which the first suggested effect is executed, the result of the look-ahead determination that is different from the first suggested effect and the second suggested effect is suggested. Other suggestive effects may be executed. Also, in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggested performance is executed, the second suggested performance is executed, and the variation executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggested performance is executed. In the production, when the second suggestive production is not executed, and in the variable production executed next to the variable production in which the first suggested production is executed, other suggestive production different from the first suggested production and the second suggested production. and may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a variable effect in which a stop symbol background effect (second suggestive effect) is executed in which a red background image and an adult male character of the first effect symbol EZc are displayed in the left stop symbol background image TZ1. Even after the end (see FIG. 18(C)), the second suggestive effect continued even after the next variable effect (FIGS. 17, 18(D) to 18(E), FIGS. 19, 20 see), but not limited to this. For example, when the variable effect in which the second suggestive effect is executed ends, the second suggestive effect may not continue in the next variable effect.

Further, in the above-described form, the stop symbol effect (first suggested effect) in which the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped and displayed in the left effect symbol EZ1 is executed next to the variable effect (see FIG. 18(D)). However, in the variable performance, the stop symbol performance in which the right performance symbol EZ3 determines the third performance symbol EZg and is stop-displayed corresponds to the "third suggestive performance", but it is not limited to this. For example, the movement mode of the movable accessory, the frame lamp 212, and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode, the pending icon notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, the sound from the speaker 610, etc. It may correspond to a suggestive production.

Further, in the above-described form, the stop symbol effect (first suggested effect) in which the first effect symbol EZc is determined and stopped and displayed in the left effect symbol EZ1 is executed next to the variable effect (see FIG. 18(D)). However, in the variable performance, the stop symbol performance in which the right performance symbol EZ3 determines the third performance symbol EZg and is stop-displayed corresponds to the "third suggestive performance", but it is not limited to this. For example, the second performance symbol EZe is determined in the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the stop symbol performance is stopped and displayed. A stop symbol effect, in which EZg is determined and stopped and displayed, may correspond to the “third suggestive effect”.

Further, in the above-described form, the male character of the third production pattern EZg, which is fixed with the right production pattern EZ3 in the stop pattern production (third suggestion production) and is stop-displayed, and the stop pattern background production (fourth suggestion production). The fact that the character displayed in the right stop symbol background image TZ3 is the same corresponds to the "effect mode related to the symbol mode represented by the effect symbol in the third suggestive effect", but is limited to this. never For example, at least part of the pattern mode of the third suggestive effect and at least part of the effect mode of the fourth suggestive effect make the player feel the impression that they are, for example, the result of the same look-ahead determination, or the suggestive effect is executed. If it makes the player feel that the look-ahead effect has been executed in the variable effect executed next to the variable effect that has been executed is a success, the "symbol mode represented by the effect pattern in the third suggestive effect" It may correspond to "the effect mode related to".

Also, in the above form, the lottery number suggestion production, which is a look-ahead production that suggests the number of times until the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is digested and the special design lottery is performed, corresponds to the "judgment number suggestion production". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the lottery number suggesting effect may not be executed in the player stop notice effect. Further, the lottery number suggesting effect may be executed in the player stop notice effect at a predetermined probability. In addition, depending on the type of player stop notice effect, the lottery number suggesting effect may or may not be executed.

Also, in the above form, the lottery number suggestion production, which is a look-ahead production that suggests the number of times until the special design reservation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is digested and the special design lottery is performed, corresponds to the "judgment number suggestion production". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the player stop notice effect, it may be possible to suggest a period from when the special symbol suspension that is the target of the prefetch determination is digested until the special symbol fluctuation time is started.

Further, in the above-described form, the lottery number suggestion effect, which is a prefetch effect that suggests the number of times until the special symbol reservation that is the target of the prefetch determination is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed, is performed on the display screen 50a. Although the lottery frequency suggestion image TK which suggests the number of times until the target special symbol reservation is digested and the special symbol lottery is performed, it is not limited to this. For example, the number-of-lottery-suggesting effect specifies the number of times from the completion of the reservation of the special symbol, which is the target of the prefetch judgment, to the lottery of the special symbol, and specifies the movable mode of the movable accessory, the frame lamp 212, and the board lamp 54. , a notice of hold icon, a notice of cut-in, a notice of step-up, a notice using an effect image, or a sound output from the speaker 610 may be performed.

Also, the types of player stop notice effects in the above-described forms are not limited to the four types of player stop notice effects 1, player stop notice effects 2, player stop notice effects 3, and player stop notice effects 4 (see FIG. 17). ). For example, the number of player stop notice effects may be less than three, or may be five or more.

Further, the effect contents of the player stop notice effect in the form described above are not limited to the effect contents shown in FIG. 17 . For example, the effect contents of the player stop notice effect other than those shown in FIG. 17 may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player stop notice effect can be executed at any special symbol variation time (see FIGS. 12 and 16), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variable effect based on the same variable time (eg, 5000 ms, see FIG. 12) is continuously performed a plurality of times, the player stop notice effect is executed, but the same variable time (eg, 5000 ms, see FIG. 12). is not performed a plurality of times in succession, and the variable performance based on different variable times (for example, 1200 ms, see FIG. 12) is interposed, the variable player stop notice performance may not be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, among the plurality of types of variable times (see FIG. 12), the player stop notice effect can be executed in any variable effect based on the variable time of any special symbol (FIGS. 12, 16, and 17). reference). In this case, for example, when the number of special pending balls is "6", when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed in the variable effect performed 5 times, 1 if the number of special pending balls is not added. From the first variable performance to the fourth variable performance, the variable time required for one variable performance is 5000 ms (see FIG. 12), and the performance from the first variable performance to the fourth variable performance in player stop notice performance 4 consistency. However, since there are cases where the variation times required for the plurality of times of variation performance are completely different, the following problems may occur. For example, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed, the stop symbol effect is the first variable effect based on the variable time (5000 ms, see FIG. 12) determined when the number of special figure pending balls is "6" is performed, the number of special reserved balls is added by the second variable production, and the second variable production based on the fluctuation time (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) determined by the number of special reserved balls of "7" The lottery number suggestion production and stop design production are performed, and the number of lottery number suggestion production is performed in the third variation production based on the fluctuation time (5000 ms, see Fig. 12) determined by the number of special reserved balls that has been reduced by one. And a stop pattern production may be performed. In such a case, the variable time required for the second variable performance (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) is sandwiched between the variable time required for the first variable performance and the third variable performance (5000 ms, see FIG. 12). It has become. In this case, unless the scenario of the player stop forewarning effect 4 actually performed by the variable effect is changed, the consistency of the player stop forewarning effect 4 to be executed by the variable effect to be performed five times cannot be achieved. There is Therefore, for example, in order to deal with the above-described problem, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed in a plurality of variable effects, the variable time (5000 ms , see FIG. 12) Perform a stop symbol production in the first fluctuation production based on (see FIG. 18 (B) to FIG. 18 (D)), the number of special pending balls is added by the second fluctuation production, When the second variable effect based on the variable time (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) determined by the number of special figure reserved balls of 7" is started, the stop symbols shown in FIGS. 18 (E) to 19 (C) The effect, the lottery number suggesting effect, and the stop pattern background effect may not be omitted, and the effect corresponding to the variation time (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) may be performed. Then, after the second variable effect, in the third variable effect based on the variable time (5000 ms, see FIG. 12) determined by the number of special pending balls of “6”, FIG. 19 (D) to FIG. 19 ( The lottery number suggesting effect and the stop symbol effect shown in G) may be performed. With such a configuration, the variable time required for the second variable performance (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) is reduced to the variable time required for the first variable performance and the third variable performance (5000 ms, see FIG. 12). When the player is caught in the pinched state, the scenario of the actual player stop notice effect 4 actually changes greatly in terms of appearance. However, it is possible to ensure the consistency of the player stop notice effect 4 performed over a plurality of times of the variable effect. Further, since the third performance symbol EZg and the second performance symbol EZe, which should have been fixed and stopped in the second variable performance, are displayed on the display screen 50a, It is possible to make it appear as if the second performance symbol EZe and the third performance symbol EZg are synthesized and appearing by skipping them visually. Alternatively, the configuration may be changed to one mode out of a plurality of modes, and the above-described measures may be taken regardless of which mode is changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, among the plurality of types of variable times (see FIG. 12), the player stop notice effect can be executed in any variable effect based on the variable time of any special symbol (FIGS. 12, 16, and 17). reference). In this case, for example, when the number of special pending balls is "6", when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed in the variable effect performed 5 times, 1 if the number of special pending balls is not added. From the first variable performance to the fourth variable performance, the variable time required for one variable performance is 5000 ms (see FIG. 12), and the performance from the first variable performance to the fourth variable performance in player stop notice performance 4 consistency. However, since there are cases where the variation times required for the plurality of times of variation performance are completely different, the following problems may occur. For example, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed, the stop symbol effect is the first variable effect based on the variable time (5000 ms, see FIG. 12) determined when the number of special figure pending balls is "6" is performed, the number of special reserved balls is added by the second variable production, and the second variable production based on the fluctuation time (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) determined by the number of special reserved balls of "7" The lottery number suggestion production and stop design production are performed, and the number of lottery number suggestion production is performed in the third variation production based on the fluctuation time (5000 ms, see Fig. 12) determined by the number of special reserved balls that has been reduced by one. And a stop pattern production may be performed. In such a case, the variable time required for the second variable performance (1200 ms, see FIG. 12) is sandwiched between the variable time required for the first variable performance and the third variable performance (5000 ms, see FIG. 12). It has become. In this case, unless the scenario of the player stop forewarning effect 4 actually performed by the variable effect is changed, the consistency of the player stop forewarning effect 4 to be executed by the variable effect to be performed five times cannot be achieved. There is Therefore, for example, in order to deal with the above-described problem, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed, when the player stop notice effect 4 is executed in a plurality of times of variable effects, the special figure reserved ball of "6" Stop symbol production is performed in the first fluctuation production based on the fluctuation time (5000 ms, see FIG. 12) determined when the number is (see FIGS. 18(B) to 18(D)), and the second fluctuation production is performed. 18 (E ) to FIG. 19C, the stop symbol effect, the lottery number suggestion effect, and the stop symbol background effect shown in FIG. 19(C) may be omitted. After that, when the third variable performance is executed, the stop symbol performance which should have been executed in the second variable performance and the stop symbol performance which is to be executed in the third variable performance appear in combination. You can let it be. Also, the stop symbol background effect that should have been executed in the second variable effect and the stop symbol background effect that is to be executed in the third variable effect may be synthesized and appear. After that, in the stop pattern production executed in the third fluctuation production based on the fluctuation time (5000 ms, see FIG. 12) determined when the special figure holding ball number is "6", the middle production pattern EZ2 The second performance symbol EZe may be temporarily stopped and displayed, and the third performance symbol EZg which should be temporarily stopped and displayed in the second variable performance in the right performance symbol EZ3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed. Furthermore, a cut-in image showing characters included in the second effect symbol EZe and characters included in the third effect symbol EZg may be displayed on the display screen 50a in the third variable effect. After that, in the stop symbol performance executed in the third variable performance in the third variable performance, the second performance symbol EZe is fixed with the middle performance symbol EZ2 and stopped and displayed, and the right performance symbol EZ3 is the second time. The third performance symbol EZg, which should have been fixed and stop-displayed, may be fixed and stop-displayed. When the third variable performance is completed and the fourth variable performance is started, the example of performance shown in FIG. 19(H) may be displayed on the display screen 50a. Alternatively, the configuration may be changed to one mode out of a plurality of modes, and the above-described measures may be taken regardless of which mode is changed.

Further, in the above form, when the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit. The variation time determined in the case is not limited to 1200ms. However, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in a low probability and short time state, it will be determined if the lottery result of the special pattern is a big hit. The variable time to be determined is the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 6", and the special design lottery result is a big hit than the variable time determined Assuming it's short. In this case, for example, the variable time may be longer than 1200 ms or shorter than 1200 ms.

Also, in the above form, the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is a big hit is 1200 ms. There is only a low-probability short-time state (normal game state), but it is not limited to this. For example, in the low-probability short-time state and the high-probability short-time state, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", as in the low-probable non-short-time state. The variation time determined when the lottery result is a big win may be 1200 ms.

Also, in the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is lost is 10000 ms. not limited. Also, in the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "3 to 6", and the fluctuation time determined when the lottery result of the special pattern is lost is 5000 ms. not limited. Also, in the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is lost is 1200 ms. not limited. However, if the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", "3 to 6", and "7 to 8", It is assumed that the variation time determined when the sum of the number of reserved balls in FIG. Also, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", "3 to 6", and "7 to 8", the number of special 1 reserved balls and special The total number of 2 reserved balls is "3 to 6", and the fluctuation time determined when the lottery result of the special symbol is lost is the second longest. In addition, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", "3 to 6", and "7 to 8", It is assumed that the variation time determined when the sum of the number of balls in FIG. In this case, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is lost is 10000ms. , or shorter than 10000 ms. Also, in the above case, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "3 to 6", the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is lost may be longer than 5000ms or shorter than 5000ms. In the above case, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8", the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is a loss It may be longer than 1200ms or shorter than 1200ms.

Also, in the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is lost is 10000 ms. There is only a low-probability short-time state (normal game state), but it is not limited to this. For example, in the low-probability short-time state and high-probability short-time state, in the same way as the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", The variation time may be 10000 ms when the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss.

Also, in the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "3 to 6", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is a loss is 5000 ms. There is only a low-probability short-time state (normal game state), but it is not limited to this. For example, in the low-probability time-saving state and high-probability time-saving state, as in the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "3 to 6", The variation time may be 5000 ms when the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss.

In the above form, the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", and the fluctuation time determined when the special symbol lottery result is a loss is 1200 ms. There is only a low-probability short-time state (normal game state), but it is not limited to this. For example, in the low-probability short-time state and high-probability short-time state, in the same way as the low-probability non-time-saving state, when the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 2", The variation time may be 1200 ms when the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss.

Also, in the above form, if the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in the low probability non-time saving state, and the lottery result of the special pattern is lost , did not transition to reach, but is not limited to this. For example, even if the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8" and the lottery result of the special pattern is lost, the reach You may make it move. However, it is assumed that the ready-to-win production is performed by the fluctuation production based on the extremely short fluctuation time (1200 ms).

Also, in the above form, the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", and the zone display indicating "fast zone" on the display screen 50a By displaying the second reserved icon display area HR2 including the image SZ or displaying the night background image H2, the total number of the special figure 1 reserved balls and the special figure 2 reserved balls is "7" or more. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the suggestion production is not executed, so that the special 1 reservation It may not be suggested that the total number of balls and the number of reserved balls with special figure 2 is "7" or more. In addition, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the suggested production is executed by a predetermined probability etc. You can do it. For example, if it does not indicate that the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "7" or more, the first reserved icon display area HR1 displays the number of special 1 reserved balls and special It is also possible to display the pending icons corresponding to "7" and "8", which are the sums of the number of pending balls shown in FIG.

Further, in the above embodiment, the holding icon HA (holding display) corresponding to the special figure 1 holding ball number and the special figure 2 holding ball number is displayed in the first holding icon display area HR1 (holding display area) or the second holding icon display area HR2 ( reserved display area), but it is not limited to this. For example, a display device other than the image display device 50 may display a pending icon HA (holding display) corresponding to the number of special-figure 1 pending balls and the number of special-figure 2 pending balls.

In the above embodiment, the suspended icon display area (suspended display area) includes the first suspended icon display area HR1 and the second suspended icon display area HR2, but is not limited to this. For example, the pending icon display area may be only the first pending icon display area HR1. Also, the area mode of the reserved display area is not limited to two types, and may be, for example, three or more types.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first suspended icon display area HR1 and the second suspended icon display area HR2 were provided as the suspended icon display area (suspended display area), but the plurality of area modes are limited to the above-described area modes. never. For example, if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "0 to 6", and if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is If it is possible for the player to distinguish from the case of "7 to 8", other area modes may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-working time state is "7 to 8", the second displayed on the display screen 50a The reserved icon display area HR2 suggests that the number of special figure reserved balls is "7" or more, but it is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a different pending icon display area from the second pending icon display area HR2 on the display screen 50a, it may be suggested that the number of special figure pending balls is "7" or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-working time state is "7 to 8", the second displayed on the display screen 50a The reserved icon display area HR2 suggests that the number of special figure reserved balls is "7" or more, but it is not limited to this. For example, depending on the area mode of the reserved display area, it may not be suggested that the number of special figure reserved balls is "7" or more. Further, depending on a predetermined probability or the like, the second reserved icon display area HR2 displayed on the display screen 50a may or may not suggest that the number of special figure reserved balls is "7" or more.

In the above embodiment, the first BGM sound and the second BGM sound are output in a plurality of modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of sounds other than the sound of the first BGM and the sound of the second BGM may be used. Also, there may be a third BGM sound other than the first BGM sound and the second BGM sound. Moreover, three or more types may be used.

Also, in the above form, when the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second BGM output from the speaker 610 The voice suggests that the number of special figure pending balls is "7" or more, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second pending icon display area HR2 may not suggest that the number of special figure pending balls is "7" or more. Further, depending on a predetermined probability, the sound of the second BGM output from the speaker 610 may or may not suggest that the number of special figure reserved balls is "7" or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the sum of the number of reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second reserved icon display including the zone display image SZ With the area HR2, the background image H2 at night, and the sound of the second BGM output from the speaker 610, the variation time is extremely short regardless of whether the number of special symbols reserved balls is "7" or more and the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a big hit. Although it was possible to suggest that (1200 ms) is a special state in which (1200 ms) is determined, it is not limited to this. For example, when the sum of the number of reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second reserved icon display area HR2 including the zone display image SZ , With the background image H2 at night and the sound of the second BGM output from the speaker 610, the fluctuation time is extremely short (1200 ms), regardless of whether the number of special pending balls is "7" or more and the lottery result of the special symbol is a loss or a big hit. There may be cases where it does not imply a special state in which is determined.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second reserved icon is displayed on the display screen 50a Region HR2 is shown, but is not so limited. For example, even if the sum of the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "0 to 6", the second reserved icon display area HR2 is displayed on the display screen 50a. It may be displayed.

Further, in the above form, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second reservation icon display area HR2 and the night background image H2 is displayed at the same time, and the sound of the second BGM is output from the speaker 610 at the same time, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls in the low probability non-time saving state is "7 to 8", the second reservation icon display area HR2 and the night background image H2 are displayed at the same time You can set it so that it is not displayed. At the same time, it is also possible to prevent the sound of the second BGM from being output from the speaker 610 .

Also, in the above form, if the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in the low probability non-time saving state and the lottery result of the special pattern is lost, As shown in FIG. 15 (C), the production pattern EZ is displayed stopped at the loose eyes ("123") without shifting to reach, and the number of special figures 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved in the low probability non-time saving state When the total number of balls and the number of balls is "7 to 8" and the lottery result of the special pattern is a big win, as shown in FIG. , As shown in FIG. 15(E), the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with double eyes ("333"), but it is not limited to this. For example, even if the total number of special 1 reserved balls and special 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in a low probability and short time state, and the lottery result of the special pattern is a loss or a big hit, the reach A loss or a big win may be notified to the player by the performance symbol EZ without transition.

Also, in the above form, it is executed only when the total number of special figure 1 reserved balls and special figure 2 reserved balls is "7 to 8" in the low probability non-time saving state and the lottery result of the special pattern is a big hit. There may be a dedicated production to be done.

In addition, in the above form, when the number of special symbols reserved balls is "7" or more and the special symbol lottery result is a loss or a big hit, the extremely short fluctuation time (1200 ms) is determined in a special state. , the background image displayed on the display screen 50a is the night background image H2, but it is not limited to this. For example, a daytime background image H1 other than the nighttime background image H2, or a background image different from both the daytime background image H1 and the nighttime background image H2 may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the alternate distribution type start-up winning device 11D is provided with the first discharge port 203 and the second discharge port 204, but it is not limited to this. For example, instead of the alternate distribution type starting prize winning device 11D, an alternate distribution type ball entry port in which the first discharge port 203 and the second discharge port 204 are not provided may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game area 6 is provided with the alternate distribution type start winning device 11D, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in place of the alternate distribution type start winning device 11D, a start opening corresponding to the first special symbol in which the ease of entry of the game ball does not change may be provided.

Moreover, in the above-described form, the variation of the special figure 2 and the variation of the special figure 1 were configured to be executed according to the winning order to the starting port, but it is not limited to this. For example, the variable display of one special figure may be configured to be executed with priority over the variable display of the other special figure.

In the above-described form, the pending icon corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number and the reserved icon corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number have the same icon mode of the reserved icon, but it is not limited to this (See FIGS. 14 and 15). For example, the reserved icon corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number and the reserved icon corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number may be icon modes of different reserved icons.

In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to determine the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a game machine that controls to a high probability state by In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Also, as a special game, a small winning game (a special game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. A state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, as the random number (determining information) obtained based on the detection by the first starting opening sensor 69a, the detection by the second starting opening sensor 12a, or the winning of the third starting opening 20, 4 such as a jackpot random number Although one random number is acquired, it is also possible to acquire one random number and determine whether or not it is a big win, the type of win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern based on the random number. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

In addition, in the above form, the high probability state is a so-called ST machine in which the variable display of special symbols continues until a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution (ST number of times) is reached. It may be a so-called loop machine in which the state continues.

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

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

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

The invention according to means 1 is
Judgment means for judging whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player based on the judgment information acquired based on the entry of the ball into the ball entrance (alternating distribution type start winning device 11D) (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1403), see FIG. 23) In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1),
Reservation storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 105) that allows multiple storage of the determination information that the determination means is undetermined as reservation information (reservation storage),
Based on the determination information before the determination is performed by the determination means, prior determination means (processing related to prefetch determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a prior determination whether or not to execute the special game,
A plurality of production patterns (left production pattern EZ1, middle production pattern EZ2, right production pattern EZ3) are used to execute a variable production that suggests whether or not the special game is executed. a microcomputer 121) for
The production control means is
Making it possible to execute a suggestive effect (prefetch effect) that suggests the result of the prior determination,
The suggested production is
By representing one symbol mode from among a plurality of symbol modes of the performance symbols (first performance symbol EZc, second performance symbol EZe, third performance symbol EZg) in the variable performance, the preliminary determination is performed. A first suggesting effect that suggests the result (a stop symbol effect in which the first effect symbol EZc is fixed and displayed stopped in the left effect symbol EZ1, FIG. 18 (B) to FIG. 18 (D), FIG. 21 (D)) and
In the variable production executed next to the variable production in which the first suggestive production is executed, a plurality of production modes (the red background image and the first production pattern fixed and stopped in FIG. 18 (D) A left stop symbol background image TZ1 (see FIG. 18E) in which an adult male character included in the display mode of EZc is displayed, a yellow background image, and a yellow background image and the final stop symbol displayed in FIG. 19C. A right stop symbol background image TZ3 (see FIG. 19(D)) in which a male character included in the display mode of the 3 production symbol EZg is displayed, and a blue background image and FIG. In the second effect symbol EZe displayed in the display mode of the second effect symbol EZe, the effect symbol is displayed in the middle stop symbol background image TZ2 (see FIG. 19(H)). (A red background image and an adult male character included in the display mode of the first production pattern EZc fixed and stopped as shown in FIG. 18(D) are displayed. The left stop symbol background image TZ1 (see FIG. 18 (E))) that indicates the result of the preliminary determination (the red background image and the first effect symbol EZc in the left stop symbol background image TZ1) 18(E), 19(A), and 19(C)) in which an adult male character is displayed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first suggestion effect is executed to suggest the result of the preliminary determination by representing one symbol mode from among the plurality of symbol modes of the effect symbols in the variable effect. In the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, the performance mode related to one pattern mode represented by the performance pattern in the first suggested performance out of a plurality of performance modes. , the second suggestion effect that suggests the result of the prior determination is executed. As a result, by associating the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, the player can fully grasp the execution of the suggestive effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination, and the game interest can be enhanced. .

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1,
The production control means is
In the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, a performance mode related to the pattern mode represented by the performance pattern in the first suggestive performance from among the plurality of performance modes. In the case of executing the second suggestion effect (player stop notice effect 1, player stop notice effect 2, and player stop notice effect 3), the first stop symbol effect is the left effect symbol EZ1 and the first effect symbol EZc is displayed in the first stop symbol effect. Fixed and stop-displayed, and then fixed and stopped-displayed with a red background image and the first stop symbol effect in the first stop symbol background effect executed with the start of the next variable effect. When displaying the left stop symbol background image TZ1 showing the adult male character included in the display mode of the first effect symbol EZc, see FIG.
In the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, a performance mode related to the pattern mode represented by the performance pattern in the first suggestive performance from among the plurality of performance modes. When the second suggestion effect is not executed (in the player stop notice effect 4, the first effect symbol EZc is confirmed and stopped with the left effect symbol EZ1 in the stop symbol effect, but the variable effect to be executed next) This gaming machine is characterized in that when the stop symbol background effect is not executed with the start, see FIG. 17).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance executed in the first suggestive performance, the performance mode related to the symbol mode represented by the performance symbol in the first suggestive performance is the first. If the second suggestive performance is executed, the player is made to feel that it is successful, and if the second suggestive performance is not executed in the variable performance that is executed next to the variable performance that is executed in the first suggestive performance. It is possible to make the player feel that he or she has failed.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
When the second suggestive effect continues with the next variable effect (player stop notice effect 1, player stop notice effect 2, and player stop notice effect In production 3, even if the variation production in which the left stop symbol background image TZ1 made up of the adult male character and the red background image is displayed in the first stop symbol background production is completed, the adult male is displayed even after the next variation production. 18(E), 19(A), 19(C) to 19(E), and FIG. 19( G) to FIG. 19(H), see FIG. 20).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the variation performance in which the second suggestion performance is executed ends, the second suggestion performance may be continued in the next variation performance, so the executed first suggestion It is possible to confirm the performance and the second suggestive performance, and it becomes easy for the player to grasp what kind of suggestive performance has been executed.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The suggested production is
In the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance that has executed the first suggestive performance, from among the plurality of pattern modes (first performance symbol EZc, second performance symbol EZe, third performance symbol EZg) of the performance symbols, By representing one symbol mode, a third suggesting effect suggesting the result of the prior determination (a stop symbol effect in which the third effect symbol EZg is confirmed and displayed stopped in the right effect symbol EZ3, FIG. 19 (A) to FIG. 19 (C)) and
In the variable production executed next to the variable production in which the third suggestive production is executed, a plurality of production modes (the red background image and the first production pattern fixed and stopped in FIG. 18 (D) A left stop symbol background image TZ1 (see FIG. 18E) in which an adult male character included in the display mode of EZc is displayed, a yellow background image, and the final stop symbol displayed in FIG. 19C. A right stop symbol background image TZ3 (see FIG. 19(D)) in which a male character included in the display mode of the 3 production symbol EZg is displayed, and a blue background image and FIG. In the second effect symbol EZe displayed in the second effect symbol EZe, an adult female character is displayed. (A yellow background image and a male character included in the display mode of the third production pattern EZg fixed and stop-displayed as shown in FIG. 19(C) are displayed. With the right stop symbol background image TZ3 (see FIG. 19(D)), the fourth suggestion effect (the yellow background image and the third effect symbol EZg in the right stop symbol background image TZ3) suggesting the result of the preliminary determination 19(D), 19(E), and 19(G)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, one of the plurality of pattern modes of the performance symbols is displayed, thereby making it possible to determine in advance. A third suggesting performance suggesting a result is executed, and a fourth suggesting performance is executed in the variable performance executed next to the variable performance in which the third suggesting performance is executed. As a result, not only the first suggesting effect and the second suggesting effect are related, but also the third suggesting effect and the fourth suggesting effect are related, so that the player can execute the suggesting effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination. This makes it easier for the user to fully understand the game, and makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The production control means is
Based on the determination information pre-determined by the pre-determination means, a determination number suggestion effect (lottery number suggestion effect, FIG. 18 (E), FIG. 19) that suggests the number of determinations until the determination is performed by the determination means (D), FIG. 19(H), and FIG. 20(B)) can be executed.

According to the amusement machine having this configuration, there is a case where the judgment number indication effect suggesting the number of judgments until the judgment is made by the judging means is executed based on the judgment information acquired based on the ball entering the ball entrance. be. As a result, it is possible for the player to grasp the number of judgments until the judgment is made by the judging means based on the judgment information pre-judged by the advance judging means. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player until the judgment is made by the judging means.

By the way, as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-049893, when the reservation information is stored, it is determined in advance whether or not there is a jackpot in the reservation information, and the preliminary determination is performed. If there is a special game to be executed based on the result, there is a case where a suggestive effect is performed to suggest a big win in the future. However, based on the determination information acquired based on the ball entering the ball entrance, before determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, the suggestion suggests the result of preliminary determination based on the determination information. In a game machine that performs an effect, even if a suggestive effect is performed, the suggestive effect to be performed next to the suggestive effect is not related. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to grasp the execution of the suggestive effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game. Therefore, the invention according to the means 1 to 5 described above represents one pattern mode from among a plurality of pattern modes of the production pattern as a suggestive effect for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2004-049893. By, the first suggestive effect that suggests the result of the preliminary determination, and the variable effect that is executed next to the variable effect that the first suggested effect is executed, and the first suggested effect is selected from among the plurality of effect modes. It is different from the second suggestive effect that suggests the result of the preliminary determination, depending on the effect mode related to the design mode represented by the effect symbol. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of being able to enhance the amusement of the game (to produce an effect).

PY1... Pachinko machine 11D... Alternating distribution type starting winning device 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 121... Production control microcomputer 610... Speaker H1... Day background image H2... Night background image HR1... First pending icon display area HR2... Second pending icon display area EZ... Performance symbol SZ... Zone display image TK... Lottery number suggestion image TZ1... Left stop symbol background image TZ2... Middle stop symbol background image TZ3... Right stop symbol background image EZc... First effect symbol EZe... 2nd production pattern EZg... 3rd production pattern KA... 1st cut-in image KB... 2nd cut-in image KC... 3rd cut-in image

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player based on determination information acquired based on the ball entering the ball entrance,
a pending storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of determination information that are undetermined by the determining means as pending information;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information before the determination is performed by the determination means;
A performance control means that can execute a variable performance that suggests whether or not the special game will be executed using a plurality of performance symbols;
A display unit capable of displaying the variable effect,
The production control means is
By displaying the effect pattern of one pattern mode among the plurality of pattern modes in the variable effect on the display unit, it is possible to execute a first suggestion effect that suggests the result of the preliminary determination,
From the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance in which the first suggestive performance is executed, among a plurality of character images different from the performance symbols, the characters included in the design mode of the performance symbols displayed in the first suggestive performance are the same . A gaming machine characterized in that execution of a second suggestive effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination can be started by displaying a character image showing the character of (1) on the display section. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The production control means is
In the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance to which the first suggestive performance is executed, by displaying the performance pattern of one pattern mode from among the plurality of pattern modes on the display unit, the preliminary determination is performed. Making it possible to execute a third suggestion effect that suggests the result,
In the variable performance to be executed next to the variable performance in which the third suggestive performance is executed, a character similar to the character included in the pattern mode of the performance symbols displayed in the third suggestive performance is displayed among the plurality of character images. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a fourth suggesting effect suggesting the result of the preliminary determination by displaying a character image shown on the display section.

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