JP2018099542A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which contributes to an increase in game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a specific performance (battle performance) for branching to a first result (win) that suggests to become in a high probability state or a second result (lose) that suggests not to become in a high probability state after a big winning game. In the specific performance, there are cases in which the Pachinko game machine PY1 executes a first performance ("enemy strong attack" performance) and executes a second performance ("enemy weak attack" performance) which is easier to win than the first performance, as a pinch pattern performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

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

  Various presentations have been made on pachinko machines in the past. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine in which a teammate character and an enemy character perform a battle, and the teammate character wins or loses depending on whether the teammate character wins or loses.

JP 2017-185382 A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the production where the result branches as described above in order to improve the game entertainment.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in gaming interest through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a gaming machine that, after performing a special game advantageous to the player, may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player and may not be controlled to the advantageous gaming state,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches to a first result that suggests that the advantageous gaming state will be achieved after the special game or a second result that suggests that the advantageous gaming state will not be entered after the special game,
In the specific effect, there is a gaming machine characterized in that there are a time when the first effect is executed and a time when the second effect is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game through performance.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is operated, and (C) is movable up and behind the board. The front view of the production | presentation unit when an apparatus act | operates, (D) is a front view of the production | presentation unit when a board back lower movable apparatus and a board rear upper movable apparatus act | operate. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a typical fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal production mode, probability variation production mode, and time-shortage production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of reach-less loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example until it becomes reach after the special figure change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a jackpot is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a jackpot game control table according to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table concerning the characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect which concerns on the characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows until the start of the battle reach (battle production) in special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation flow of a battle reach (battle production). It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows from the start of a battle reach (battle production) to the attack of the friendly character in a chance pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows after the win-loss branch in a chance pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows to the attack of the enemy character in a pinch pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows after the win-loss branch in a pinch pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows the resurrection effect in battle reach. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the kind of battle reach, and a victory expectation degree. It is a battle reach selection table. It is a part of the production flow of the battle reach which concerns on the example of a change. It is a battle reach selection table concerning the example of change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special pattern in the battle reach which concerns on the example of a change. It is a roaring effect selection table according to another modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the roaring effect which concerns on the other example of a change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the roaring effect which concerns on the other example of a change.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. with respect to the symbols or signs are omitted or written by referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Sometimes abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY 1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a gaming board mounting frame 2A to which a gaming board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m that is rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching solenoid 72s, which will be described later) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided in front of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. Yes.

  In addition, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L disposed on the left side and a right speaker 52R disposed on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, on the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23m, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing game entertainment. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

  Note that the position and number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning a game area 6 in which a game ball can flow down is formed to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

  The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first grand winning port 14, And the route | guide route | guided moderately to the 2nd big winning opening 15 etc. is comprised. The starting ports such as the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are referred to as ball entrances, and the big winning ports such as the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15 are referred to as a special prize opening or a specific prize opening. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage region.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11 </ b> D in which a first start port 11 having an upper opening is formed is provided immediately below the center of the inner wall 1 </ b> B. At the lower left of the first start port 11, a second start port 12 that is open on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second start port 12, a second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D that enables or disables entering the second start port 12 is provided.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first start port 11 is constant (invariable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter “Special Figure 1 lottery”) And the variable display shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the first start port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is formed of a substantially horizontally long tongue-shaped piece that descends obliquely downward to the left in plan view. In plan view, the upper left end of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second start port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1, in a normal state. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (back and forth) in the front-rear direction from the housed state. And if it will be in a special state, the electric chew opening-and-closing member 12k will move ahead. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, there is no route for this guidance, so that it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. As described above, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the protruding state is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. A ball is possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second start port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state”, it is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and when the electric chew 12D is “closed”, the “electrical chow 12D is closed. "

  The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 2 lottery”) ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. When a game ball wins the second start port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, two general winning ports 10 are provided on the left side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6. Moreover, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) (ie, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric Chu 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  Also, a first grand prize device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize port 14 is formed is provided on the right side of the first start prize device 11D in the game area 6 and immediately below the gate 13. It has been.

  The first grand prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. Usually, the first grand opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Usually, the AT opening / closing member 14k is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate in a front view, and normally closes the first grand prize winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the first grand prize winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, the upper surface of the game area 6 is formed obliquely below and to the left of the first grand prize-winning device 14D, and the guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the game area 6 (the game board 1 Projecting forward from the front surface. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 12g can flow down toward the second start port 12, but cannot basically win the first start port 11.

  In the game area 6, a second large winning device 15 </ b> D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT 15 </ b> D”) in which a second large winning port 15 is formed on the upper right side of the gate 13 and the first large winning port 14, i. Is provided. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-like body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction and closes the second grand prize winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can rotate approximately 70 degrees so that the upper end is tilted to the left with the lower end as the center, and can be in the open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Here, the second grand prize device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second grand prize winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-like second big prize winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward. It has been.

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

  When the sorting solenoid 16s is not energized, the sorting member 16k is in the first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the sorting member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize port sensor 15a. , Passing through the non-specific region 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 16s is energized, the sorting member 16k is in a second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16 (passing allowed state: in the front view of FIG. 4B). The left end of the dividing member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the sorting member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, and the position directly above the specific area 16 is open. When the sorting member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the sorting member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 16k. And only in the specific round game (for example, 16R) in the jackpot game mentioned later, distribution solenoid 16s can be energized and can change to the 2nd state. The operation mode of the sorting member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

  Note that only one of the first grand prize-winning device 14D and the second grand prize-winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large winning devices having no specific area or sorting device such as the first large winning device 14D are provided according to game play.

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the bottom of the game area 6, two outs for discharging the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. A mouth 19 is provided.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

  A first start port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 12, a gate 13, a first grand prize winning port 14, and a second major prize winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handed, thereby allowing the player to pass through the gate 13, the second start port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 15.

  The game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

  An indicator 8 is arranged on the lower left side of the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 (a part other than the gaming area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 8 variably displays the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the universal figure. A universal display 82 is included. Further, the display unit 8 displays a special figure 1 hold display 83a for displaying a special figure 1 hold number, which will be described later (U1: the number in which the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a is held), Also included is a special figure 2 hold display 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b being held) which will be described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second start port 12. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 14, the second big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots to be described later), the special chart indicator 81 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost symbol composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variablely displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The special display variable display mode is, for example, a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The variable display mode of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for special drawing lottery and the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure hold storage unit 105 described later as a special figure hold. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first starting port 11 (referred to as a winning ball) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105a in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 1 storage unit. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number) Has an upper limit (for example, 4). The upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to game playability, and may not be provided. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to reserve a variable display of a special figure (or the right to draw a special figure) for the prize. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

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

  Further, the variable display of the normal map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the stop map is displayed after the variable map is variable. A general map that is displayed in a stopped state (a general map that is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display or a variable display) is one common map selected from a plurality of types of general maps by a general drawing lottery. When the stop-displayed general chart is a predetermined specific figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The universal map indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a universal map corresponding to the result of the universal map lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win, the general symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). When the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The usual variable display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. In addition, the mode of the usual variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned general figure holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of general map holds (number of general map holds) that can be stored in the general map storage unit 106. The upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to game playability, and may not be provided. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”. Further, in this embodiment, there is not provided a general-purpose hold display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the universal figure hold indicator, for example, the same structure as that of the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

  Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit obtained by unitizing a plurality of apparatuses mainly performing production. The presentation unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter “front panel movable device”) 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter “board rear movable device”) 56, and a third panel movable device. (Hereinafter referred to as “logo accessory device”) 57 is mounted.

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays and includes a display unit 50a that can display a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device such as a single liquid crystal display or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be.

  The front panel movable device 55 further includes, for example, a front panel upper movable device 55UL, 55UR disposed above the front panel movable device 55D, and a front front panel movable device 55D. It is configured to be movable, and includes a front left movable body 55ULk whose front portion is mainly decorated in three dimensions. The front panel movable device 55UR is configured to be movable, and includes a front panel upper right movable body 55URk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion. The front-bottom movable device 55D is configured to be movable, and includes a front-bottom movable body 55Dk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion.

  The rear panel movable device 56 further includes, for example, a rear panel upper movable device 56U disposed on the upper side thereof, and a rear panel lower movable device 56D disposed on the lower side. It is configured to be movable and includes a rear upper movable body 56Uk with a flat decoration. The rear panel movable device 56D includes a rear panel movable body 56Dk configured to be movable and provided with a flat decoration.

  The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k in which a logo type “L, O, G, O” of the main character “Logo”, which is a theme of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, is applied to the front side. 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall in a plane along the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 6A schematically shows a state in which the rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. The rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are movable on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, up and down along the surface of the image display device 50 (can be raised and lowered). is there). When the drive sources of the rear rear movable device 56U and the rear rear movable device 56D are driven, the rear upper movable member 56Dk is positioned at the upper end of the image display device 50 in the height direction center when viewed from the front. So as to move upward (rise) (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (lowers) so that the lower end of the movable body 56Uk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the front panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are joined together in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and are applied to the respective surfaces. (Design) becomes one as a whole, and represents the face of the hero character that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6D). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined rear rear movable body 56Uk and rear rear movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 is difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting which will be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of the general drawing, auxiliary games, A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 that performs control related to game profits (game progress), and game effects (special drawing variation effects, hold effects, jackpot game effects, etc.) according to the game progress by the main control board 100 ), An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) that performs control related to effects such as a waiting-to-stand effect, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation in a period during which the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (operation effective period) ) 120 and a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.). It is only necessary that the customer waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a prefetch determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal variation pattern determination table. The auxiliary game control table is stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, the general figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

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

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

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning port sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning port sensor 14a, and a second large size. A winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

  The first start port sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 11. The second start port sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has won the second start port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13 a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first grand prize opening sensor 14 a detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 14. The second grand prize opening sensor 15 a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered into the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered into the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big prize opening solenoid 14s, a second big prize opening solenoid 15s, and a sorting solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first grand prize winning solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first big prize winning device 14D. The second big prize opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big prize device 15D. The sorting solenoid 16s drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D.

  It should be noted that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The main control board 100 is further connected with indicators 8 (a special figure display 81, a common figure display 82, and a special figure holding display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enabling lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73 are provided. In addition to being connected, a launching device 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175. The launching device 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 a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out a prize ball. , Paying out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by a prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  The launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. The launching device 72 is connected to a launching volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 for executing the programmed program is included.

  The effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  The sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 190 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed.

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

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as background images) are stored.

  The VDP 144 reads out image data from the CGROM 145 in accordance with a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 and expands the image data in the expansion area in the VRAM 146. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

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

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be mounted on a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a drive source, and various lamps via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub-control board 120 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. The sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-type button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 120.

  Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a front front movable body motor 55Um, a front front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a rear rear movable body motor. 56 Um, a rear lower movable body motor 56 Dm, and a logo movable body motor 57 m are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front panel movable body motor 55Um can drive the front panel movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform respective predetermined operations. The front lower movable body motor 55Dm can drive the lower front movable body 55Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Um can drive the rear panel movable body 56Uk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear panel movable body motor 56Dm can drive the rear panel movable body 56Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the lower front movable body 55Dk, the upper rear movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the front front movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, the front front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear rear movable body 56Uk, and the rear rear movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the operation of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151.

  Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (back panel upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear panel lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear panel lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and in accordance with the light emission pattern data. The light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 is controlled. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU executes lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 and the like, and operation control of the front panel movable device 55, the rear panel movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. May be. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and in the explanation of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later, a different table is shown. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” to be described later, for the configuration not showing another table, the table shown in this item is used, and “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” to be described later is used. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general plans First, the games related to general plans will be explained. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing. When the general map lottery is performed, the general map display 82 performs variable display of the general map (stop display after the variable display is performed). Here, there are a winning symbol and a lost symbol in the usual symbols to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the losing symbol of the ordinary figure is also referred to as “losing ordinary figure” in order to distinguish it from the losing symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as “establishment of the general variable start condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 obtains a common figure-related random number when the general figure variable start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable drawing of a common drawing, and an auxiliary game). The common figure related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random number.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table). In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit or lose. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the usual figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost map is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal map. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

3-1-2. Universal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern using a general diagram variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The normal map variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to a variable display of a general map such as a normal map change time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-time-short state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the common figure variation pattern determination table for each gaming state.

  Each normal pattern variation pattern determination table stores one general map variation pattern, which is a result of the general pattern variation pattern determination, for each general map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can vary the normal time variation time in the non-time-short state and in the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost figure (losing common figure) is stopped and displayed is determined as a normal figure change pattern in which the normal figure change time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map change time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In the short-time state, the variable display of the general map when the lost map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal pattern change pattern in which the normal map change time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the win symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the usual figure fluctuation pattern is determined such that the usual figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example. The universal map variable display of the regular map variable time associated with the regular map variation pattern determined in this determination is performed by the universal map display 82. In addition, about these usual time fluctuation time, it is possible to change suitably. Thus, by performing the hit determination and the normal variation pattern determination, the variable display of the normal map is performed on the general map display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal figure, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped (derived) as a display result (result of a common figure lottery).

  The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game constituent elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, about the frequency | count of open | release and the open time in each of these elements, it is possible to change suitably.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chews 12D is different between the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short open auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chewing 12D (eg, 3.00 seconds)). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric Chu 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs the variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is completed.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following, winning a game ball at the first start port 11 is referred to as “first start condition establishment”, and winning a game ball at the second start port 12 “second establishment condition established”. That's it. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”. In addition, the special symbol lost pattern is also referred to as a “special lost symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned common symbol lost pattern.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. The jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines a jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11B when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. It is a judgment for. Each jackpot symbol type is associated with a jackpot component composed of jackpot content, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starter (first starter 11 / second starter 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment value (big jackpot symbol type random value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination Yes. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by collating the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Note that the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. The jackpot symbol C according to the jackpot symbol type determination of the jackpot symbol C can be set to 100%. As described above, the special figure 1 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second start port 12 are different. It is possible to vary the fraction.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special-figure variation effect, which will be described later, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment for.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction state. The reach determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” differs between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. Note that the probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)”. Is sometimes referred to as “unreach without reach”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. This figure is a determination for determining a figure variation pattern, and is performed regardless of whether the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a judgment target, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is associated with the type (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2 are provided. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure used in time-short state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (temporal special chart 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table). The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each gaming state.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 performs variable display of the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special chart lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. The

  In addition, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. Note that it is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure variation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the contents of the special figure fluctuation production, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. A special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the jackpot fluctuation is referred to as “SP jackpot fluctuation”, and a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is referred to as “L jackpot fluctuation”. The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called “N jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the case of reach loss is called “SP loss change”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the case of reach loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called “L loss fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called “N loss fluctuation”. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is called “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss variation includes three types of variations (normal A loss variation, normal B loss variation, and normal C loss variation) having different fluctuation times.

3-2-5. Prefetch Determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetch determination using a prefetch determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (first prefetch determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a prefetch determination table (second prefetch determination table) when winning at the second start port 12. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided according to the type of the start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12).

  The prefetch determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (non-temporal prefetch determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a prefetch determination table (time-short prefetch determination table) used in a time-short state. .

  That is, the prefetch determination table includes a first prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state, a first prefetch determination table used in the time-short state, and a second prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided for each gaming state. Moreover, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the grand prize winning opening (the first big winning prize opening 14 and the second big winning prize opening 15), and from the start of the big hitting game until the first round game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements constituting the jackpot game (the jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14, the second big prize opening 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening where each opening is performed, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), and the like. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is done. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the big prize winning holes 14 and 15 elapses. Even the round game ends.

  Note that the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15 is executed when the winning jackpot symbol type is a jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11B), and the jackpot game B is a jackpot symbol type that is won. The jackpot game C can be executed when the winning jackpot symbol C is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15, or using only one of them. In a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or in a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration in which the unused big winning opening is not provided. It is good. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be multiple types or one type.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be awarded and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open / close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. The fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V opening”, and the fact that the specific area 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as “V closing”.

  The sorting member 16k is controlled in a certain operating manner (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain opening / closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of the certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easyness) of making it approach 16.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot that is called “V long jackpot” is a jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball is impossible or difficult to pass. Is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base game state” may be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short state.

  The normal probability state is a state that is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is a normal probability. The high probability state is a state that is set in the “high probability low base gaming state” or the “high probability high base gaming state”, and the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. And it becomes possible to switch from a normal probability state to a high probability state by winning a jackpot. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is V passing or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the gameability to be realized. In the high probability state, it is possible to switch from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing the jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or “high-probability high-base game state”. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special-figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure variation patterns with a short special-figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. Is performed (see FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state is likely to have a shorter normal time than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined (FIG. 10B). Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, the time-short state is more easily determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability that the winning is determined in the non-time-short state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 10A). Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

  As described above, in the time reduction state, the open time of the electric chews 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is easy for the game balls to win frequently at the second start port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the short-time state is more advantageous to the player than the non-short-time state.

  When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time-saving state is set. And, for example, a short time state can be set by winning a jackpot. In the short-time state, it is possible to change from the short-time state to the non-short-time state by performing a jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win a win, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-short state. In other words, the game related to the usual game is set to be advantageous to the player in three respects. However, some of the points that are advantageously set for the player may be included. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state may not easily select a special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special-figure fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In the “hit game state”, the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed. Therefore, the non-short-time state is set as the jackpot game is started. As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming state described above or only a part thereof. Further, the various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of “nth game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4). Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or higher conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability change effect mode, a time reduction effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effects are performed in “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state” and “high probability high base gaming state”. It is an effect mode that can be set when there is not, and indicates a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, and the like.

  The normal performance mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state” and indicates a non-time-short state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 18B, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18C. In addition, there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a night mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the figure variation effect is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage production mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding background image is displayed. Further, a special performance mode that is set only in the “high probability low base gaming state” may be provided.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability changing effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a background image (probability changing background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a probability change post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-change change effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the post-change change effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The short time effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a short time state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), a background image representing the sky (time reduction background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the short-time effect mode includes a short-time pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a short-time post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-time reduction effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-shortage post-effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the “hit game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, on the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right-handed image for prompting “right-handed” A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. Round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of balls awarded are displayed. A jackpot ending effect in which the winning ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  In addition, about the kind of effect mode, it is possible to change or add suitably.

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation effect (also simply referred to as “fluctuation effect”) will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a displays a variation of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the change display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

  In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol variation display, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to produce effects using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially horizontally. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol stop display is performed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, a small symbol region 50c is provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed.

  In FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by broken lines. It is described to represent the range of the effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area | region can be changed suitably.

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

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable symbol special display is on standby. As shown in FIG. 4, with the start of it, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for example, normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special figure is terminated without occurrence of reach (special figure). The stop symbols of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed at the losing eyes peculiar to the losing without reach (so-called “separated eyes”). For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect design EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the display of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 20, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 20E, the medium effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position. And finally, the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up in the horizontal direction at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop with a break, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are It stops at the same break with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. The aspect to stop is not restricted to this, It can set suitably.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), in the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21B, the variable display of the special figure is started, and the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the small left symbol KZ1, the small and medium symbol KZ2, and the small right symbol KZ3. The change display of is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the numeral “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the same numeral The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of “5” temporarily stops in parallel in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and reaches (reach occurs or is established). Even if reach is established in the effect symbol, the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are continuously displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this and should be set appropriately. Can do. In addition, the number of production symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss fluctuation), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, along with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, which is a characteristic of the loss with reach. The stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed with the eyes. In addition, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the loss that is unique to the reach loss same as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big figure special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N big hit fluctuation), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle production symbol EZ2 made up of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and as the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure), The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a hit mark peculiar to a big hit such as a slotted eye. In addition, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped completely stop at the hits unique to the jackpot, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1 are displayed. , KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped at the same time as the big hits that are the same as the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped.

  It should be noted that the effect content of N reach is not limited to the moderate effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character A appears, and FIG. ), A scene where the main character (an example of an ally character) and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach, “Defeat Enemy A in FIG. 24C”, and an effect image G12 that enhances the title image G11.

  Then, the battle in the SP reach further proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the SP reach background image G113, the profile of the hero character transformed into a special state is displayed, and FIG. 25 (B) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25, when the profile of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 25C, both swords try to make a mistake, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A will be settled. Greet the scene. This scene constitutes a branch point (winning / branching branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after the winning or losing branch point, if the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is a special bonus fluctuation pattern (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), as shown in FIG. The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character transformed into a special state that has won the battle and is standing, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notifying effect). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation) after the winning or losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without performing the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect in which a video in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with a losing eye, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the effect is made with a losing eye as it is. Stop display of symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

  In addition, the effect content of SP reach is not restricted to the content which a character battles, It is possible to change or add suitably.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner that indicates a jackpot (expected degree of jackpot) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special drawing lottery. For example, if the N-reach execution probability is 10% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing” and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit”, the SP reach of If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing” and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit”, the SP jackpot expectation degree is It is possible to set higher than the expected degree of jackpot of N reach. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is “losing”, and the lottery result of the special figure lottery Is 20% when “Large Bonus” is set, the probability of executing SP Reach B is 2% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “losing”, and the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “Big Jack” In this case, if 30% is set, the expectation degree for SP reach B can be set higher than the expectation degree for SP reach A. Thus, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special drawing lottery.

4-2-5. L reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility of the special drawing lottery being a “big hit” is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect to make the player expect a big hit Function as. In addition, the execution time of the reach production of L reach is shorter than the production time of the reach production of SP reach (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the reach production of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach production of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the contents of the L reach reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach reach effect is developed after the L reach effect may be provided.

4-3. On-hold icon display area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is provided with a on-hold icon display area 50d including four display areas as shown in FIG. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28A, the icon display area 50e including one display area is provided in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

  Note that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or a display area that displays only one of them. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be provided, but the icon display area 50e may not be provided, or the both may not be provided.

4-3-1. Holding effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a holding effect in response to a game ball winning a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  For example, when the game ball is awarded to the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 holding number is “0”, the special figure variation effect is started, and the icon display area 50e is displayed as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first start port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 28D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 holding number is “1”.

4-4. Notification effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notification effect at any timing during the special figure change effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the input device (the hemispherical button 40, the sword button 41), and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of jackpot determination or the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development to an effect (for example, SP reach) to be performed thereafter.

  For example, if the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. In operation, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front front right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are united and displayed in the display unit 50a. And the main character in front of the board, the upper movable body 55ULk in front of the board, the upper movable body 55URk in front of the board, and the lower movable body 55Dk in front of the board, and the main character in the normal state is covered. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front right upper movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it is extinguished in the entire area of the display unit 50a, suggesting that it will develop into SP reach.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the front panel movable device 55 is actuated again, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel lower movable body 55Dk are combined, The board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the panel lower lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated, and as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front panel movable apparatus 55 and the rear panel movable apparatus 56 are combined. And return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of a development effect.

  In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, It can change or add suitably. Moreover, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the production does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body production as a so-called gas production.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as the notice effect. Button production). The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner showing a big hit.

  For example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (sword-shaped button operation effective period) occurs, and as this sword-shaped button operation effective period occurs, as shown in FIG. In addition, an effect of prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, the sword-type button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressed operation image) G32 representing an operation mode (ie, a pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword An image (operation effective period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective period) related to the operation of the mold button 41. Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which a sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and a third of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Thereafter, when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, the sword button 41 is operated after the sword button 41 is pressed during the sword button operation effective period, or the sword button operation period is operated. As shown in FIG. 26 (C), after the remaining time of the operation effective period has expired and before the variable display of the special figure is finished, the front panel movable device 55 is actuated, The movable body 55ULk, the front front upper right movable body 55URk and the front lower panel movable body 55Dk are combined, the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are combined and integrated. An operation result effect (a jackpot suggestion effect) is performed. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the effect button even if the sword button 41 is pressed during the sword button operation period or the sword button 41 is not pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation effective period runs out, an operation result effect (losing suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 do not operate is performed before the variable display of the special figure is finished.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it is also possible to perform the same operation result effect as the case of the so-called “gasse effect” when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold where the special drawing lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The pre-reading effect can suggest in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  For example, when the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 28C, the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d is “☆”. May be displayed. Further, when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called “gasse” effect.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, a timer, a buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the gaming RAM 104, gaming CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers (common figure related random numbers, special figure related random numbers) are incremented by one and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, 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. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is completed and before the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started, various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays a game as lower plate full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers (common figure related random numbers, special figure related random numbers) is performed during the main period timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). And the period after the end of the next main timer interruption process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection process, the normal operation process, and the special operation process will be described later.

  After the special operation process (S106), a sorting apparatus control process for controlling the sorting apparatus 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second grand prize device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated with a constant operation after the power is turned on.

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

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 29), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

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

  In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Further, a general winning a prize opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . When a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Further, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening sensor 14a. In addition, a first grand prize opening sensor command corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second grand prize opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second grand prize opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106. Further, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a universal variation start command including information related to the hit determination and the result of the universal variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the normal map change time associated with the determined general map change pattern, the general map display 82 starts the variable display of the normal map.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process that is performed during variable display of a normal diagram. In the normal symbol change process, the normal symbol stop display is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the normal symbol change time from the start of the variable display of the currently executed normal symbol. Then, a universal map change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the stop display of the currently executed normal symbol starts, the stopped symbol is the winning symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol stand-by process is a process that is performed during the stand-by when the special figure variable display is not performed, not in the big hit gaming state. In the special symbol standby process, a special figure 2 determination process and a special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 storage unit Shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage part shift process is performed. .

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

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state. The special figure 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the reach determination result. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 holding number) stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is associated with information relating to special figure 2, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information on the special map change time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of special figure 2.

  The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is specially changed. 2 is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. The special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the result of the big hit determination is a loss, reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the reach determination result. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information relating to special figure 1, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information on the special map change time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of special figure 1.

  The special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reserved storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is specially changed. 1 is cleared from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

  If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, and the special figure 2 variable display and the special figure 1 variable display are performed in parallel. It is not done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display unit 81 terminates the variable symbol display and stops the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot determination result. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the lose symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information related to the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time-short state is to be ended, the non-time-short state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are “0”, the customer wait indicating that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the high probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set when the jackpot gaming state ends. When the duration of the short-time state is limited, the duration of the short-time state (for example, the number of special display variable displays that can continue the short-time state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time reduction setting command indicating the setting of the time reduction state is generated.

  Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6). Production Control by Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, production control by production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like that appear in the following description of control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). Note that the sub control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, and outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), or lamp control. The frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are actuated (various movable bodies depending on the operation). Or perform a production). In this way, various effects (special drawing fluctuation effects, hold effects, jackpot game effects, customer waiting effects, operation effects, etc.) are realized.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by a player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a or the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. To do. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that operates movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 at a predetermined timing based on the production data created by the input process or the production data creation process described later. Drive data is output to That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), an audio control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

  In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the command (for example, selecting an effect, setting an effect mode, setting a command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the hemispherical button 40 and the sword button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

  Here, an example of processing when the production control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or a special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When it is determined in the received command analysis process (S4201) that the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the special figure change start command, the change control command reception process is based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. Then, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including the information on the sub-variation pattern is stored in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub variation pattern. A special figure variation effect is realized. Note that the flow of processing relating to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as jackpot game effects and prefetch effects.

7). Characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. First, the jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot symbol type 1 or the jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 1 determination process (special symbol determination process based on a winning to the first start port 11). One of the symbols “2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 60% and “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the jackpot symbol type 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is used in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 60% and “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 40%.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the “jackpot game 1” that is executed when the “jackpot symbol 1” is determined and the “jackpot game 2” that is executed when the “jackpot symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and from 1R to 16R, the first for 0.1 seconds at the maximum per round game. The grand prize opening 14 is opened. In the jackpot game from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the first grand prize opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the prize winning to the first big prize opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 8.

  In addition, in the “big hit game 3” executed when the “big hit symbol 3” is determined and the “big hit game 4” executed when the “big hit symbol 4” is determined, 16 round games are played. Done. In all of 1R to 16R, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

  Accordingly, the “big hit game 3” or “big hit game 4” in which the number of substantial round games is 16 is the “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 2” in which the actual number of round games is eight. The jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 3” or “jackpot game 4” is executed is the jackpot game in which “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 2” is executed. It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the game state.

  Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game after the jackpot game, regardless of whether the jackpot game is “bonanza game 1”, “jackpot game 2”, “jackpot game 3”, or “jackpot game 4”. Set to short state. In addition, when the jackpot game of either “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 3” is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while “jackpot game 2” or “jackpot game” When any jackpot game of “Game 4” is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. In other words, after “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3”, control is made to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and short time state), and after “big hit game 2” or “big hit game 4”, Control to low probability high base gaming state (normal probability state and short time state).

  In this embodiment, the “high probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the “low probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the number of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times.

  Therefore, “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3”, which is set with a high probability state after that, is more advantageous to the player than “big hit game 2” or “big hit game 4”, which is not set with a high probability state thereafter. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. The jackpot gaming state in which “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 3” is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 2” or “jackpot game 4” is executed. I can say that. Further, it can be said that the “high probability high base gaming state” that is one of the high probability states is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the “low probability high base gaming state” that is one of the normal probability states.

  Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The gaming control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 in the high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and short time state).

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the high probability state and the short time state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process, the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach Based on the result of determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 35, any of the eight types of “THP021” to “THP028” can be determined as the special figure 2 variation pattern. Which special figure 2 variation pattern is determined is assigned by a special figure variation pattern random number. The determination ratio (distribution ratio) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. About this determination ratio, it is possible to change suitably.

  More specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has “THP021” as the special figure 2 variation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “jackpot symbol 3”. It is possible to determine two types of “THP022”. Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, “THP0021” is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation patterns.

  In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “hit symbol 4”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has “THP023” to “THP024” as the special figure 2 variation patterns. "Can be determined. Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP023" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation patterns.

  Also, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, as a special figure 2 variation pattern, 2 of “THP025” to “THP026” It is possible to determine the type. Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, “THP026” is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation patterns.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, as a special figure 2 variation pattern, 2 of “THP027” to “THP028” It is possible to determine the type. Which of these two types of special figure 2 variation patterns is determined is assigned according to the special figure 2 holding number. When the special figure 2 holding number is 0 to 2, “THP027”, which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 6000 ms, is easily determined, and when the special figure 2 holding number is 3 to 4, the special figure It is easy to determine “THP028” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 3000 ms.

  Here, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP021” selected when the jackpot symbol 3 is won is “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation”, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP022” is “immediate jackpot fluctuation”. . Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP023” selected when winning the jackpot symbol 4 is “battle defeat big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP024” is “immediate jackpot fluctuation”. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP025” selected in the case of the reach loss determination result is “battle revival loss fluctuation”, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP026” is “reach failure loss fluctuation”. is there.

  “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation” and “Battle defeat jackpot fluctuation” are types of SP jackpot fluctuation in which SP reach is performed, and “Battle Revival Loss Variation” is a type of SP loss fluctuation in which SP reach is performed. In this embodiment, a battle reach (battle effect), which will be described later, is executed as the SP reach when these special figure variation patterns are selected. Further, the “immediate hit change” is a change that stops and displays immediately after making the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach without performing SP reach. In addition, “Reach failure loss fluctuation” is displayed immediately after the production pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is not reached, after reaching the production pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. It is a change to make.

  More specifically, the special figure fluctuation effect in each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern has the following production flow. That is, when the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production is “normal fluctuation” → “reach rush (success)” → It consists of “Battle Reach (Victory)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the flow for producing the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle defeat big hit fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach up (success)” → It consists of “Battle Reach (Defeat)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle Revival Loss Fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. It consists of “Battle Reach (Defeat)” → “Restoration Production”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the flow for producing the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “reach failure loss fluctuation” is “normal fluctuation” → “reach over (failure) → immediately”. It is composed of “separate eyes”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “immediate jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. Consists of "eyes".

  Here, the main effects constituting the special figure fluctuation effects in these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 displays the production image on the display unit 50a in each production constituting the special figure variation production, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 according to the display of the production image. An effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, and the like can be executed.

A. Normal variation Normal variation is an effect that causes the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be variably displayed, and is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of the special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has been started.

B. Reaching Reaching is an effect that determines whether the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after “normal fluctuation”. Specifically, after the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a certain symbol, the fluctuation speed of the right effect symbol EZ3 is gradually slowed down, and the effect that the temporary effect is displayed with the same symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1. (FIG. 37A). There are two ways to reach, one is success and the other is failure. In the case of unsuccessful reach, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 (FIG. 37B). That is, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not reached. In this case, a break is formed by the stop display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 (FIG. 37 (C)), and the fact that it is lost is notified. The effect of this pattern is executed when “reach failure loss fluctuation” is selected as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

  On the other hand, in the successful reach, the right effect design EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same design as the left effect design EZ1 (FIG. 37D). That is, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach. In this case, if the special pattern 2 variation pattern is any one of “battle victory jackpot variation”, “battle defeat jackpot variation”, and “battle revival loss variation”, it is developed into a battle effect (battle reach) (FIG. 37 (E )). On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variation pattern is “immediate jackpot variation”, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a doublet without developing into a battle effect, and a notification is made that it is a jackpot.

  In this way, the reach hit effect may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, and thus functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Moreover, since it may develop into reach productions such as “battle reach” after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the reach production will be performed. In addition, “immediate big hit variation” functions as a variation pattern that surprises the player and improves the game entertainment because the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed without being developed into a battle effect. .

  The effect of reaching the reach may be any effect as long as the effect can indicate whether the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach. By the way, reach is a state where there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a gaming state advantageous to the user (for example, a jackpot gaming state).

C. Battle reach (battle production)
The battle reach (corresponding to a specific effect) is an effect that may be performed after “reach” and is a reach effect that shows how a teammate character and an enemy character perform a battle. There are two types of battle reach: victory and defeat. In the victory battle reach, a victory effect (including a reverse victory effect described later) in which the teammate character wins is performed. On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect in which the teammate character is defeated is performed.

  The battle reach functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to perform a jackpot game than if it is a “losing” result of the jackpot determination . In addition, the victory effect in the battle reach is not executed when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and thus functions as an effect for informing the jackpot winning. In addition, the winning effect in battle reach may be executed when winning a promising jackpot (a jackpot controlled to a high probability state after a jackpot game, in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol 3), and usually a jackpot game (a jackpot game of the jackpot game) The jackpot which is controlled to the normal probability state later, in this embodiment, it is not executed when the jackpot symbol 4) is won, so that it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game will be controlled again after the jackpot game. In addition, the defeat effect in the battle reach may be executed when a normal jackpot is won and is not executed when a winning jackpot is won, so that it is controlled to a normal probability state after the jackpot game ( It functions as an effect suggesting that the high probability state does not continue. In addition, you may comprise so that a defeat effect may be performed in a part at the time of winning a probability variation jackpot. In other words, even if a defeat effect is performed in the battle reach, it may be configured that there is a possibility of winning a promising big hit.

D. Resurrection effect The resurrection effect is an effect that may be executed after the “defeat effect” is performed in battle reach. Since the revival effect is performed only when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it functions as an effect suggesting “losing”. In addition, since the resurgence production is performed after the defeat production, it is possible to play the game with the high probability state still for the player who thinks that the high probability state will end (do not continue) It will function as a suggestion that does not change). In other words, it functions as an effect that can raise the feelings of a discouraged player who thinks that the high probability state will end (do not continue).

  Next, details of the “battle reach” executed in the special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a flow of “battle reach”. In “Battle Reach”, first, the effect of “Introduction” is executed. In the present embodiment, as an effect of the “introducing unit”, an image indicating that the teammate character and the enemy character are fighting is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIGS. 37A and 39A).

  From this “introduction part”, a branch is made into a chance pattern or a pinch pattern (FIG. 38). The chance pattern (corresponding to the first pattern) is a pattern in which a teammate character attacks in a battle. On the other hand, a pinch pattern (corresponding to the second pattern) is a pattern in which an enemy character attacks in a battle.

  When branching to a chance pattern, first, an image of a teammate character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39B). This shows that it has branched to the chance pattern.

  Subsequently, a chance squealing effect is executed (FIG. 38). The chance hitting effect is an effect of scolding whether a friendly character's attack is a “weak attack” or a “strong attack”. Since the “strong attack” effect may be executed afterwards, the chance hitting effect functions as an effect that makes the user expect that the “strong attack” effect will be performed. In the battle reach, the pattern that branches from the introduction part (that is, the start part) to the chance pattern and performs the “weak attack” effect by the teammate character (the “weak attack” production) is referred to as a chance pattern A. In the reach, the pattern that branches from the introduction part to the chance pattern and produces the “strong attack” effect (the “strong attack” effect) by the teammate character is referred to as a chance pattern B.

  In the present embodiment, the chance hit effect is an operation effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40. Specifically, in the chance squealing effect, a scene on which the ally character is about to attack is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an operation promotion image G201 that prompts the user to operate the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (39 (D)). .

  Then, in response to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 within a predetermined operation effective period (for example, 4 seconds), or in response to the elapse of the predetermined operation effective period without operating the hemispherical button 40. Then, the production of the “weak teammate attack” or the “strong teammate attack” is performed. In this embodiment, an image indicating that the attack type of the teammate character is “logo punch” is displayed on the display unit 50a as an effect of “weak teammate attack” (FIG. 39E). In addition, as an effect of “strong teammate attack”, an image indicating that the attack type of the teammate character is “logo attack” is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39F).

  As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the “strong attack” is executed as the attack of the ally character, the expectation degree that the ally character wins (in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit) Expected degree of winning) is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the direction of “Strongly attacking allies” has a higher expectation level (in other words, the expectation that the high-probability state will continue after the jackpot game) than the direction of “Weakly Allied Attacks” It functions as an effect. On the other hand, there is a good chance that an ally character will win even if it is a “weak weak attack” production, so it is highly likely that the “weak weak attack” production will win a promising big hit. It functions as a suggestion.

  After the production of the “weak teammate attack” or the “strong teammate attack”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 produces a win / loss branch for the chance pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if the promising jackpot (bonus symbol 3) is won, the victory effect is performed. If the normal jackpot (bonus symbol 4) is won, the defeat effect is performed.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as a chance pattern win / loss branching effect, a scene in which the teammate character heads toward the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 40A). When the special pattern 2 variation pattern is “battle victory jackpot variation”, the scene where the teammate character wins the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a following the effect of the chance pattern win / loss branch ( FIG. 40 (B)), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in an odd symbol such as “7./7.7” (stop mode indicating that “probability big hit” is won). FIG. 40 (C)). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is “battle defeat big hit variation”, the scene where the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a following the effect of the chance pattern win / loss branch ( 40 (D)), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in an even-numbered symbol such as “2 ・ 2 ・ 2” (a stop mode indicating that “normal winning” is won). FIG. 40 (E)). Note that the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed (FIGS. 40C and E).

  Next, the case where it branches into a pinch pattern from an introducing | transducing part in battle reach is demonstrated. When branching to a pinch pattern, first, an image of an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39C or FIG. 41A). Thereby, it is shown that it branched to the pinch pattern.

  Subsequently, a pinch effect is performed (FIG. 38). The pinch strike effect is an effect of scolding whether the enemy character's attack is a “strong attack” or a “weak attack”. In the battle reach, a pattern in which the introduction character (that is, the start portion) branches to a pinch pattern and an enemy character produces a “weak attack” (“enemy weak attack” production) is called a pinch pattern A. A pattern that branches into a pinch pattern from the introductory part in the reach and performs an effect of “strong attack” by the enemy character (effect of “enemy strong attack”) is referred to as a pinch pattern B.

  In this embodiment, the pinch-rolling effect is an operation effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40, as in the chance-rolling effect. Specifically, in the pinch effect, a scene where an enemy character is about to attack is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an operation promotion image G201 that prompts the user to operate the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (FIG. 41B). ).

  Then, in response to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 within a predetermined operation effective period (for example, 4 seconds), or in response to the elapse of the predetermined operation effective period without operating the hemispherical button 40. Then, the “enemy strong attack” effect, the “enemy weak attack” effect, or the change from the pinch pattern to the chance pattern (more specifically, the chance pattern B) is executed (FIG. 38). Therefore, the pinch-squeezing effect functions as an effect that expects an effect of “enemy weak attack” to be performed thereafter, or an effect that expects a change to the chance pattern.

  In this embodiment, as an effect of “strong enemy attack”, an image indicating that the attack type of the enemy character is “laser beam” is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41C). Further, as an effect of “enemy weak attack”, an image indicating that the attack type of the enemy character is “kick forefoot” is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41D).

  As will be described later, when the “weak attack” is executed as an attack of the enemy character, the expectation degree that the ally character wins (in this embodiment, the winning probability wins big win) Expectation) is high. Therefore, the direction of “Enemy Weak Attack” suggests that the expectation of winning the probable jackpot (in other words, the expectation that a high-probability state will continue after the jackpot game) is higher than that of “Enemy Strong Attack” It functions as an effect. On the other hand, even if it is a production of “Enemy Strong Attack”, there is still a possibility that the ally character will win, suggesting that the production of “Enemy Strong Attack” may be won by a promising big hit It functions as an effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the effect of “strong teammate attack” may be executed subsequent to the pinch effect. That is, in this embodiment, the pinch pattern may be changed to the chance pattern (specifically, the chance pattern B). Even when an effect of “strong team attack” is executed by this pattern change (see FIG. 39F), an effect of winning / losing branch for the chance pattern is executed thereafter, and a victory effect or a defeat effect is executed. (FIG. 40). This is the same as when a chance pattern is executed from the beginning in battle reach. A battle reach effect pattern that is changed from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern is referred to as a pattern change.

  As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the change from the pinch pattern to the chance pattern B is performed, the expectation degree that the teammate character wins (in this embodiment, the chance pattern is executed from the beginning in the battle reach). The expectation that is won in the probable jackpot is high. Therefore, the change to the chance pattern is expected to win the “probable big hit” among all 5 patterns (chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, pattern change). This indicates that the degree (the expectation level that the high probability state continues after the big hit game) is the highest.

  When the effect of “enemy weak attack” or the effect of “strong enemy attack” is executed subsequent to the pinch strike effect, then the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the effect of the win / loss branch for the pinch pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if winning the winning jackpot (bonus symbol 3), a reverse win effect (a kind of winning effect) is performed. If winning the normal jackpot (jackpot symbol 4), a defeat effect is performed.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as an effect of a win / loss branch for a pinch pattern, a scene in which an enemy character is heading for a teammate character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 42A). When the special figure 2 variation pattern is “Battle victory jackpot variation”, following the effect of the win / loss branch for the pinch pattern, the scene where the ally character has won the enemy character (reverse victory victory) is displayed on the display unit 50a. (Scene) is displayed (FIG. 42 (B)), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed with odd-numbered symbols such as “7, 7, 7” (FIG. 42 (C)). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is “battle defeat big hit variation”, a scene in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character on the display unit 50a following the effect of the win / loss branch for the pinch pattern (defeat effect) Is displayed (FIG. 42D), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the even-numbered symbols such as “2.2.2” (FIG. 42E).

  In this embodiment, when a defeat effect is executed in the pinch pattern, a resurgence effect may be performed (FIG. 38). That is, in this embodiment, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle defeat big hit fluctuation”, after the defeat effect is executed as described above, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the even-numbered symbols with the double eyes. However, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “Battle Revival Jackpot Fluctuation” (FIGS. 43A, 43B, and 43C), after performing the defeat effect, the revival effect is performed (FIG. 43A). (D)). In the revival effect, an image indicating that the teammate character still has a fighting spirit is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 43D). Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stops and displays the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with a variation such as “7, 6, 7” (FIG. 43E). As a result, it is notified that the current special figure fluctuation is a loss (in other words, the jackpot is not won and the current gaming state continues). In addition, in any of the effects of victory effect, defeat effect, and resurrection effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also accompanied by the fact that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. The display is stopped (FIGS. 42C, 42E, and 43E).

  Here, the relationship between the type of battle reach and the victory expectation (expectation for the victory of a teammate character in battle reach) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, there are five types of battle reach: chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, and pattern change. The chance pattern A is a pattern in which the effect of “weak attack on allies” is executed. The chance pattern B is a pattern in which an effect of “strong teammate attack” is executed by branching to the chance pattern at the first branch in the battle reach. The pinch pattern A is a pattern in which an effect of “enemy weak attack” is executed. The pinch pattern B is a pattern in which the effect of “enemy strong attack” is executed. The pattern change is a pattern that is changed to a chance pattern B (more specifically, a scene displaying a type of attack by a teammate character) in the middle of a pinch pattern. As shown in FIG. 44, the winning expectation level in each of these patterns is higher in the order of pattern change> chance pattern B> chance pattern A> pinch pattern A> pinch pattern B.

  More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of battle reach based on the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 2 fluctuation start command from the game control microcomputer 101, it performs the fluctuation start command reception process in the received command analysis process (FIG. 33, step S4201). When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation” (THP021), the battle reach that finally performs the victory effect (the effect that the teammate character wins the enemy character). Pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 25%, chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002) is selected at a rate of 35%, and chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003) is 25. %, And pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP 04) selected at the rate of 10%, to select a pinch pattern B (sub variation pattern SHP005) at a rate of 5%.

  In addition, in the process for receiving the change start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 finally performs the defeat effect (THP023) when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure 2 change start command is “battle defeat big hit change” (THP023). A pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP011) is selected at a rate of 1%, and a chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP012) is selected at a rate of 10% as a battle reach pattern in which an ally character defeats an enemy character. The chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP013) is selected at a rate of 19%, the pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP014) is selected at a rate of 30%, and the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP015) is 40. Select as a percentage.

  Further, in the process at the time of receiving the change start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the defeat effect when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure 2 change start command is “Battle Revival Loss Change” (THP025). As a battle reach pattern for performing a revival effect, the pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP014) is selected at a rate of 55%, and the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP015) is selected at a rate of 45%.

  In order to select the battle reach pattern at such a ratio, in this embodiment, the expectation of winning in battle reach is higher in the order of chance pattern B> chance pattern A> pinch pattern A> pinch pattern B, except for pattern changes. . In addition, while the pattern change has a relatively high execution probability of 25% in the battle win jackpot fluctuation, the execution probability in the battle defeat jackpot fluctuation is extremely low at 1%. Higher than B. Further, the pinch pattern A is more easily selected than the pinch pattern B in battle revival loss variation (variation in which the revival effect is performed). In other words, when the “Enemy Weak Attack” effect is executed in the pinch pattern, the revival effect can be expected more than when the “Enemy Strong Attack” effect is executed. ing. In addition, the distribution ratio of each pattern in battle reach can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, when a pattern change, a chance pattern B, and a chance pattern A are executed, a revival effect may be executed. Moreover, when pattern change is performed, you may comprise so that the victory in battle reach may be settled (it is decided that it won the probable big hit). Also, one type of chance pattern may be used.

8). Effects of the Embodiment The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described below. According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if an effect of a pinch pattern in which a teammate character is likely to lose is executed, it can be expected that the teammate character is changed to a chance pattern that is easy to win (FIG. 38). Interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the pattern is changed, the teammate character is more likely to win than when the pattern is changed to the chance pattern from the beginning (FIG. 44). It becomes possible to raise interest in the change and to improve the game entertainment interest.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, since the battle effect is executed in the high probability high base game state, the fact that the teammate character wins in the battle effect continues after the big hit game in the high probability high base game state. This means that the probability variation effect mode continues from the standpoint of production, and it is possible to further enhance the interest that the pattern change occurs in the middle of the pinch pattern.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if a teammate character is defeated in the battle production, the revival production may be executed (that is, there is a case where it is not won in the normal jackpot and may be lost). FIG. 38), the game entertainment can be further improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as an effect of a pinch pattern in which an ally character is difficult to win, an effect of “enemy strong attack” and an effect of “enemy weak attack” in which an ally character is more likely to win are produced. Therefore (FIG. 38), it can be expected that the effect of “enemy weak attack” will be executed even if the pinch pattern is executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, it is determined whether the effect of “enemies strong attack” or the effect of “enemy weak attack” is executed by executing the pinch effect in the pinch pattern. (FIG. 38), a period of expecting that the effect of “enemy strong attack” is executed is generated, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, since there is a case where the pattern is changed following the pinch-rolling effect (FIG. 38), the “enemy strong attack” effect or the “enemy weak attack” remains in the pinch pattern. For a player who thinks that one of the effects will be executed, the pattern change is an unexpected effect, and the game entertainment can be further improved.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modification examples may be appropriately combined. In addition, technical features in the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  In the embodiment, after the pinch strike effect, any one of the three types of the “enemy weak attack” effect, the “enemy strong attack” effect, and the change to the chance pattern B is executed (FIG. 38). reference). On the other hand, after the pinch effect, in addition to the three types described above, a special pattern (corresponding to another pattern) may be changed (FIG. 46).

  The special pattern is a pattern (determined pattern) in which it is determined that the battle is won (a victory effect is executed). That is, it is a pattern that is executed only when a winning jackpot (big win symbol 3) is won. In this modified example, for example, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the type of battle reach using the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “battle victory big hit fluctuation” (THP021), the effect control microcomputer 121 has a special pattern (in the middle of the pinch pattern) at a rate of 5%. The pattern to be changed to the special pattern, the sub variation pattern SHP006) is selected, and if it is “Battle defeat big hit variation” (THP023) or “Battle revival loss variation” (THP025), the special pattern is not selected. In this example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation” (THP021), the pattern change (sub fluctuation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 20%. Chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002), chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003), pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004), and pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005) are the same proportions as in the above form (FIG. 45)). The selection ratio of each pattern when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is “Battle defeat big hit fluctuation” (THP023) or “Battle revival loss fluctuation” (THP025) The ratio is the same (see FIG. 45).

  In the special pattern, as shown in FIG. 46, the reinforcement character of the ally character appears, the ally character and the reinforcement force fight together, and win the enemy character (a victory effect is executed). As a result, it is notified that the winning jackpot has been won. Specifically, in the special pattern battle reach, after the pinch-rolling effect, the display unit 50a displays a scene in which a character (reinforcement character) that will be a supporter of the ally character appears (FIG. 48 (A)). Then, a scene in which the ally character and the reinforcement character cooperate to attack (scene to fight together) is displayed (FIG. 48B). As a scene to fight together, an image indicating that the attack by the ally character and the reinforcement character is “double attack” is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, a victory effect is performed (FIG. 48 (C)), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a definite manner with odd-numbered symbols (FIG. 48 (D)).

  If comprised in this way, in the kind of pattern change, there will be a normal change pattern changed from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern B, and a special change pattern changed from a pinch pattern to a special pattern. It is possible to enhance interest.

  When changing to the special pattern, the entire area of the display unit 50a may be controlled to be black (so-called blackout), or an arbitrary movable device may be operated. Further, the special pattern may not be a pattern in which it is determined that the ally character wins (that is, a pattern in which the ally character may be defeated).

  Further, in the embodiment, one type each of the chance punching effect (see FIG. 39D) and the pinch punching effect (see FIG. 41B) is set. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which can perform a multiple types of roaring effect as a chance roaring effect. Specifically, for example, a normal hitting effect (normal chance hitting effect) and a special hitting effect (special chance hitting effect) may be executed as the chance hitting effect. In this case, for example, according to the chance squeeze effect selection table shown in FIG. In this example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003 or SHP013) as the type of battle reach, the normal production effect is selected at 80% and the special production effect is selected at 20%. . On the other hand, when the chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002 or SHP012) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal roll production is selected at 30% and the special roll production is selected at 70%. With this configuration, when the special hit effect is executed as the chance hit effect, the “strong attack” effect is easier to execute than when the normal hit effect is executed. Can be made to function as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the probable jackpot (high possibility that a high probability state will continue).

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can perform a multiple types of rolling effect as a pinch rolling effect. Specifically, for example, as the pinch effect, a normal effect (normal pinch effect) and a special effect (special pinch effect) may be executed. In this case, for example, the type of the pinch effect production may be determined according to the pinch effect production selection table shown in FIG. In this example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005 or SHP015) as the type of battle reach, the normal production effect is selected at 80% and the special production effect is selected at 20%. . When the pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004 or SHP014) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal roll production is selected at 30% and the special roll production is selected at 70%. Further, when the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal roll production is selected at 20% and the special roll production is selected at 80%. With this configuration, when the special hitting effect is executed as the pinch hitting effect, the “enemy weak attack” effect or the change to the chance pattern B is performed more than when the normal hitting effect is executed. Because it is easy to branch to a production where the friendly character wins more easily than the production of “Enemy Strong Attack”, it is highly likely that the special beat production is won by a promising big hit (high probability state is likely to continue) It can function as a suggestion effect.

  When the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal roll production may be selected at 80% and the special roll production may be selected at 20%. That is, when the type of battle reach is a pattern change, the normal roll production may be more easily executed than the special roll production. With this configuration, even when the normal hit effect (that is, the hit effect that suggests that the “enemy weak attack” effect is more likely to be executed than the “enemy weak attack” effect) is executed. Since it can be expected that the change to the chance pattern B will be made, it is possible to improve the game entertainment at the time of performing the normal hitting effect.

  As described above, if you can perform normal and special squealing effects as the squealing effect, the type of squealing suggests the expectation of victory in the battle effect. It can be improved.

  It should be noted that the normal turning effect (normal chance turning effect or normal pinch turning effect) is an effect of displaying an operation promoting image G201 having a predetermined size on the display unit 50a with the operation unit (hemispherical button 40) as a motif ( (See FIG. 50A). On the other hand, the special hitting effect (special chance hitting effect or special pinching effect) is larger than the operation promotion image G202 having a larger size than the operation promotion image G201 in the normal hitting effect (the operation unit displayed in the normal hitting effect). This is an effect of displaying the image of the operation unit) on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 50B). It should be noted that the production mode of the normal and special production effects can be changed as appropriate. Also, it may be determined based on the special pattern variation pattern, not the sub variation pattern, which of the normal stroke effect and the special stroke effect is performed. Moreover, the selection rate of the turn effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case of pattern change, it may be configured such that a special accent production is always executed. Further, in addition to the normal turning effect and the special turning effect, a special turning effect that can be selected only in the case of a pattern change (a turning effect in which the pattern change is confirmed) may be provided.

  Further, in the embodiment, the operation effect that causes the player to operate the operation unit (hemispherical button 40) is adopted as the chance strike effect or the pinch effect, but the chance strike effect or the pinch effect may not be an operation effect. The production mode can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, a roulette effect in which one attack is selected from a plurality of attacks by roulette may be used. FIG. 51 shows a specific example when a roulette effect is adopted as a pinch effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, first, “laser beam” that is a strong attack of an enemy character, “kicking a forefoot” that is a weak attack of an enemy character, and “???” that hides a branch destination are displayed on the display unit 50a. A roulette wheel with two types of selection items arranged is displayed, and a needle indicating the selection item is displayed (FIG. 51A). Then, after the roulette hands are rotated and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the roulette hands are stopped so as to indicate the selection items corresponding to the effects to be executed subsequent to the roaring effects (FIG. 51B). Even with such a roulette effect, it is possible to achieve an effect expected for the subsequent development of the effect, as in the above embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when providing a normal roaring effect and a special roaring effect, for example, the design of the roulette hands, the roulette wheel, the background, and the like may be different from each other.

  In the above embodiment, the revival effect is performed only when the battle reach is branched to the pinch pattern. However, the revival effect may be performed even when the event pattern is branched (that is, the jackpot determination). The result may be “losing”).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the player character is not defeated in the battle reach when “probability jackpot” is won, but the teammate character may be defeated even if “probability jackpot” is won. It is good also as a certain structure. In this case, the notification that the winning jackpot type is “probable bonus jackpot” may be performed during the jackpot game or during the high base state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the battle win expectation is higher when the pattern change is made than when the chance reach B is branched from the beginning in the battle reach. However, the reverse relationship may be used. , Both battle victory expectation degree may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, two kinds of chance patterns (chance pattern A, chance pattern B) and two kinds of pinch patterns (pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B) are provided. However, there is one kind of chance pattern or pinch pattern. Or three or more.

  In the above embodiment, in the battle reach, the introduction part is first branched to either the chance pattern or the pinch pattern. However, the chance pattern is not changed from the introduction part to the chance pattern, but only by the pattern change from the pinch pattern. It is good also as a structure which can transfer to.

  Further, in the above-described form, as a normal jackpot that can be won by right-handing in a high probability high base game state (that is, a normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2), a jackpot symbol with a substantial round number of 16R Although 4 is provided (see FIG. 34), the substantial round number of the jackpot symbol 4 may be “0”. That is, the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the battle reach (battle production) is based on the fact that the teammate wins when winning the “probable jackpot” and defeats the teammate when winning the “normal jackpot”. did. That is, the battle reach has functioned as an effect to notify whether the high probability state continues. On the other hand, you may make a battle reach function as an effect which alert | reports whether it has won the jackpot. In this case, if “Winning promising jackpot” or “Normal jackpot” is won (that is, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation), the teammate character wins in the battle reach and is lost (that is, the special figure fluctuation pattern). In the case where the teammate character is defeated in the battle reach. According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pattern change may be performed during the battle effect, so that even if the pinch pattern is executed, it can be expected to win the big hit, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Regarding the battle reach selection table configured in this way, the table in the case of “Battle victory jackpot fluctuation” in the above form is the table in the case of “Big jackpot fluctuation”, and the “Battle defeat jackpot fluctuation” in the above form The table in the case can be the table in the case of “loss variation”. Further, it may be configured such that the “resurrection effect” is performed after the “defeat effect” is performed in a part of the case of the “big hit fluctuation”. That is, the revival effect may be made to function as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the battle reach (battle effect) is an effect that is executed when the high-probability high-base game state is in effect, but the effect that is executed when the game state is normal (low-probability low-base game state). It is good. In this case, the specific effect may be executed according to the variable display in FIG. Moreover, it is good also as an effect performed when it is a high probability low base game state. In a gaming machine that employs a battle effect as an effect that is executed when the game is in a low-probability low-base game state, the lottery in Figure 2 wins frequently at the small hits, and the small hit game based on the small wins (big prize) (Special game with a total mouth opening time of 1.8 seconds or less), and winning the ball in the battle direction suggests that a high probability low base game state will continue, It is good to comprise so that defeat in a production may suggest the end of a high probability low base gaming state.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a battle effect during a jackpot game, ie, a jackpot game effect. In a jackpot game based on winning a promising jackpot, in a jackpot game based on winning a normal jackpot, if the teammate character is defeated, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high probability state It is possible to function as an effect suggesting that Also, at the time of winning, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which it is not known whether the actual total number of rounds is 16R or less (for example, 8R), in the 16R jackpot game, the teammate character wins, In a jackpot game with a small number of rounds, if the teammate character is defeated, it can function as an effect suggesting that there are up to 16R jackpot games being executed. In addition, in a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine (a gaming machine capable of executing a big hit game based on the passing of a game ball to a specific area in a big winning opening during a small hit game), when a high base state is reached after the big hit game In the case of winning the teammate character and going into the low base state after the jackpot game, if the teammate character is defeated, it functions as an effect that suggests that the gaming state after the jackpot game is in the high base state It is possible to make it.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the battle production which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is employ | adopted as a specific production which can suggest that it will become a state advantageous to a player, the content of production of a specific production can be changed suitably. . Specifically, for example, it may be a mission effect in which a specific character challenges a predetermined mission and branches according to success or failure. In other words, the specific effect may be any effect that can suggest whether it will be advantageous to the player by finally branching to success (first result) or failure (second result). .

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but the so-called V chance machine (based on the passing of a specific area (V area) in the big prize opening) You may comprise as a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state. In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a game machine (so-called probability variable loop type game machine), which is controlled to the high probability state until the next jackpot game is started. May be configured as a gaming machine with a number of cuts. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  In the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not composed of three symbols as shown in FIG. You may make it comprise symbols other than three, such as two. For example, you may provide two symbols divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one symbol common in special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device that displays a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the holding storage unit for the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number.

  In the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the game control and the effect control are performed on different boards, but may be configured to be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Description of Embodiments]. In the following description, names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note. The invention A is a generic name of the following inventions A1 to A8, the invention B is a generic name of the following inventions B1 to B6, and the invention C is a generic name of the following inventions C1 to C10.

Invention A1:
In a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player (a jackpot game) is performed and then controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a high probability state) or not controlled to the advantageous gaming state. ,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (win) that suggests that the advantageous game state will be achieved after the special game or a second result (defeat) that indicates that the advantageous game state will not be achieved after the special game. Is possible and
In the specific effect, there are a case where an effect of a first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and an effect of a second pattern (pinch pattern) that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern. ,
When the production of the second pattern is executed, at a predetermined timing, another pattern (special pattern) that is easier to branch to the first result than the second pattern or a pattern change to be changed to the first pattern is performed. (FIGS. 38 and 46).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that is likely to branch to the second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not obtained is executed, the first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is obtained is branched. Since it can be expected to be changed to a pattern that is easy to play (the first pattern or another pattern), it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
When the pattern change is performed, it is easier to branch to the first result than when the effect of the first pattern is executed without performing the pattern change (FIG. 44).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the pattern change from the second pattern is performed, a more advantageous result (first result) than when the first pattern effect is executed from the beginning without the pattern change. ), It is possible to increase interest in pattern change and to improve game entertainment.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous game state (FIG. 35), suggesting that the advantageous game state continues by branching to the first result, which is the success, and the second result. A gaming machine that is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is ended by branching to failure.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues after the special game. Thus, it is possible to further enhance the interest that a pattern change occurs in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is a high probability state that is more easily determined to play the special game than the normal probability state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the specific effect is the first result means that the high probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the interest that the pattern change occurs in the middle of the second pattern. Can be further increased.

Invention A5:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) branching to a first result (win) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed can be executed,
In the specific effect, there are a case where an effect of a first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and an effect of a second pattern (pinch pattern) that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern. ,
When the production of the second pattern is executed, at a predetermined timing, another pattern (special pattern) that is easier to branch to the first result than the second pattern or a pattern change to be changed to the first pattern is performed. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the second pattern production that is easy to branch to the second result suggesting that no special game is performed (so-called “losing”) is performed, the special game is performed (so-called hit). ) Can be expected to be changed to a pattern (first pattern or other pattern) that is easy to branch to the first result suggesting).

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to invention A5,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the pattern change is performed, it is easier to branch to the first result than when the effect of the first pattern is executed without performing the pattern change.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the pattern change from the second pattern is performed, a more advantageous result (first result) than when the first pattern effect is executed from the beginning without the pattern change. ), It is possible to increase interest in pattern change and to improve game entertainment.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
By branching to the first result, the specific effect suggests that the first jackpot (probability jackpot) scheduled to be in the advantageous gaming state after the special game is won, and branching to the second result. Is an effect that suggests that the second jackpot (usually jackpot) that will not be in the advantageous gaming state after the special game is won,
In the case of branching to the second result in the specific effect, there is a possibility that none of the jackpots has been won (FIG. 45).

  According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the specific effect branches to the second result, it can be expected that the second big hit that is relatively disadvantageous is not won, so that it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A7,
The pattern change includes a normal change pattern (pattern change from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern) that changes from the second pattern to the first pattern, and a special change pattern that changes from the second pattern to the other pattern ( Pattern change from pinch pattern to special pattern)
The other pattern is a pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern (FIGS. 46 and 47).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since there are a normal change pattern and a special change pattern as types of pattern change, it is possible to enhance the interest at the time of pattern change.

  By the way, various effects are conventionally performed in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine that shows a big win depending on whether a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other and the teammate character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production where the result branches as described above in order to improve the game entertainment. Invention A described above is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “The effect executing means executes the first pattern effect in the specific effect, and the first pattern is more than the first pattern. When the second pattern effect that is difficult to branch to is executed, and when the second pattern effect is executed, the other pattern or the second pattern that is easier to branch to the first result than the second pattern at a predetermined timing. It is different in that a pattern change to change to one pattern may be performed. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention B1:
In a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player (a jackpot game) is performed and then controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a high probability state) or not controlled to the advantageous gaming state. ,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (win) that suggests that the advantageous game state will be achieved after the special game or a second result (defeat) that indicates that the advantageous game state will not be achieved after the special game. Is possible and
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern) that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, the second There is a case where an effect of one pattern (in the embodiment, an effect of “strong attack on allies”) is executed (FIG. 38). In other words, in the specific effect, in the first timing (in the embodiment, the first branch in the battle effect) When the first pattern (chance pattern) is produced at the timing), the second pattern (pinch pattern) is produced at the first timing, which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern. The production of the first pattern at the second timing in the middle of the second pattern (in the embodiment, the timing following the pinching effect) Game machine, characterized in that there is and when you run a director) of "ally strong attack" (Figure 38).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is suggested that even if the first pattern effect that easily branches to the first result suggesting that the advantageous game state is entered in the specific effect is not executed, the advantageous game state is not obtained. Since it can be expected to shift to the first pattern in the middle of the second pattern that easily branches to the second result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
When the first pattern effect is executed without executing the second pattern effect, and when the first pattern effect is executed after the second pattern effect is executed, the first result is obtained. The gaming machine is characterized by having different probabilities of branching (FIG. 44).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the probability of branching to the first result in the specific effect varies depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed, the interest in the process leading to the effect of the first pattern. It is possible to improve the game entertainment interest.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous game state (FIG. 35), suggesting that the advantageous game state continues by branching to the first result, which is the success, and the second result. A gaming machine that is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is ended by branching to failure.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues after the special game. Thus, it is possible to further enhance the interest that a pattern change occurs in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is a high probability state that is more easily determined to play the special game than the normal probability state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the specific effect is the first result means that the high probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the interest that the pattern change occurs in the middle of the second pattern. Can be further increased.

Invention B5:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) branching to a first result (win) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed can be executed,
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern) that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, the second There is a case where an effect of one pattern (in the embodiment, an effect of “strong attack on allies”) is executed, in other words, in the specific effect, the first pattern at the first timing (for example, the first branch timing in the battle effect). When the (chance pattern) effect is executed and at the first timing, the second pattern (pinch pattern) effect that is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern is executed, and the second pattern Production of the first pattern (for example, production of “strong teammate attack”) at a second timing in the middle (for example, timing following the pinch-making production) Gaming machine, characterized in that there is a time of the row.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the special game is not performed (so-called “losing”) is executed in the specific effect, the special game is performed. Since it can be expected to shift to the first pattern that easily branches to the first result that suggests what is called (so-called hit), it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to invention B5,
When the first pattern effect is executed without executing the second pattern effect, and when the first pattern effect is executed after the second pattern effect is executed, the first result is obtained. A gaming machine characterized by having a different probability of branching.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the probability of branching to the first result in the specific effect varies depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed, the interest in the process leading to the effect of the first pattern. It is possible to improve the game entertainment interest.

  By the way, various effects are conventionally performed in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine that shows a big win depending on whether a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other and the teammate character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production where the result branches as described above in order to improve the game entertainment. The above-mentioned invention B is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “The effect executing means executes the first pattern effect in the specific effect and is more first than the first pattern. The result is that there is a case where an effect of the first pattern is executed after an effect of the second pattern that is difficult to branch is executed. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention C1:
In a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player (a jackpot game) is performed and then controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a high probability state) or not controlled to the advantageous gaming state. ,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (win) that suggests that the advantageous game state will be achieved after the special game or a second result (defeat) that indicates that the advantageous game state will not be achieved after the special game. Is possible and
In the specific effect, when the first effect (“Enemy Strong Attack” effect) is executed, the second effect (“Enemy Weak Attack” effect) is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a time to execute (FIG. 38).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is executed in the specific effect and when the second effect is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect, the second effect is executed. It can be expected that it will be played, and it can improve amusement entertainment.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The production execution means
As an effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern) that is more difficult to branch to the first result than a predetermined first pattern (chance pattern), the first effect (effect of “enemy strong attack”) and the second effect (Direction of “Enemy Weak Attack”)
In the specific effect, there may be another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch from the second pattern to the first result than the second pattern, or a pattern change that changes to the first pattern (FIG. 38, FIG. 46) A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that is likely to branch to the second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not obtained is executed, the first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is obtained is branched. Since it can be expected to change to a pattern that is easy to play (the first pattern or another pattern), it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a roaring effect (operation effect, FIG. 41 (B)) that determines which of the first effect and the second effect is executed in the second pattern. To play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, whether the first effect is executed by executing the turn effect in the second pattern that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the advantageous game state is not achieved, or more advantageous than that. Since it is asked whether the second effect that is likely to be a result (first result) is executed, a period of expecting that the second effect is executed is generated, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention C4:
A gaming machine according to invention C3,
The effect execution means performs the first effect, the second effect, or the pattern change after executing the beat effect (FIG. 38).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the pattern change is made following the roaring effect is for a player who thinks that either the first effect or the second effect will be executed in the second pattern. Since it becomes an unexpected production of changing to the first pattern or another pattern, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention C5:
A gaming machine according to invention C4,
It is suggested that the above-mentioned roaring effect is likely to be executed as a normal roaring effect (see FIG. 50A) indicating that the first effect is likely to be executed, and the second effect. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a special scolding effect (see FIG. 50B).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the possibility of branching to the second result that suggests that it will not be in the advantageous gaming state is suggested depending on the type of the roaring effect, the interest in the roaring effect increases, It can be improved.

Invention C6:
A gaming machine according to invention C5,
The effect execution means may change the pattern after executing the normal hitting effect (FIG. 49B).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to have an expectation that a pattern change will be made even if a normal hitting effect that is not preferable for a player than a special hitting effect is executed. It can be improved.

Invention C7:
A gaming machine according to invention C6,
The production execution means may perform the pattern change after executing the special production production,
The gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the pattern change is performed is different between the case where the normal beat effect is executed and the case where the special beat effect is executed (FIG. 49B).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the degree of expectation for the execution of the pattern change varies depending on whether the normal hitting effect or the special hitting effect is performed, it is possible to increase interest in the type of hitting effect. Can be improved.

Invention C8:
A gaming machine according to any one of invention C1 to invention C7,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous game state (FIG. 35), suggesting that the advantageous game state continues by branching to the first result, which is the success, and the second result. A gaming machine that is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is ended by branching to failure.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues after the special game. Thus, it is possible to further enhance the interest of executing the second effect that is more likely to branch to the first result than the first effect in the specific effect.

Invention C9:
A gaming machine according to invention C8,
The gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is a high probability state that is more easily determined to play the special game than the normal probability state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, that the specific effect is the first result means that a high probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the first result is higher than the first effect in the specific effect. It is possible to further enhance the interest of executing the second effect that is easy to branch.

Invention C10:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of production is provided,
The production execution means
A specific effect (battle effect) branching to a first result (win) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed can be executed,
In the specific effect, when the first effect (“Enemy Strong Attack” effect) is executed, the second effect (“Enemy Weak Attack” effect) is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized by having a time to execute.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is executed in the specific effect, the second effect is more easily branched to the first result suggesting that the special game is executed (so-called hit). Since there are times when it is executed, it can be expected that the second effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, you may apply the structure with which invention C2 to invention C7 is provided to invention C10 suitably. In the gaming machine configured as described above, it is possible to exhibit the effects according to the invention C2 to the invention C7.

  By the way, various effects are conventionally performed in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine that shows a big win depending on whether a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other and the teammate character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production where the result branches as described above in order to improve the game entertainment. The invention C described above is based on the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. “The effect execution means is the first result that suggests that an advantageous gaming state will be obtained after the special game or the advantageous gaming state after the special game. It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches to a second result that suggests that the first effect is not performed, and when the first effect is executed in the specific effect, a second effect that is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect is executed. It is different in that there is a time to do. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

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Claims (16)

In a gaming machine that, after performing a special game advantageous to the player, may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player and may not be controlled to the advantageous gaming state,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches to a first result that suggests that the advantageous gaming state will be achieved after the special game or a second result that suggests that the advantageous gaming state will not be entered after the special game,
In the specific effect, there is a game machine characterized in that there are a time when the first effect is executed and a time when the second effect is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production execution means
As the production of the second pattern that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the predetermined first pattern, the first production and the second production are executed.
The gaming machine, wherein in the specific effect, there is a case in which a pattern change to change to another pattern that is more likely to branch from the second pattern to the first result than the second pattern or to the first pattern may be performed. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect executing means is capable of executing a roaring effect that determines which of the first effect and the second effect is executed in the second pattern. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The effect execution means performs the first effect, the second effect, or the pattern change after executing the beat effect. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The roaring effects include a normal roaring effect that suggests that the first effect is likely to be executed and a special accent effect that suggests that the second effect is likely to be executed. A gaming machine characterized by A gaming machine according to claim 5,
The game machine characterized in that the effect execution means may change the pattern after executing the normal hitting effect. A gaming machine according to claim 6,
The production execution means may perform the pattern change after executing the special production production,
A gaming machine, wherein the probability that the pattern change is performed is different between when the normal hitting effect is executed and when the special hitting effect is executed. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous game state, suggesting that the advantageous game state continues by branching to the success that is the first result, and failure that is the second result. A gaming machine characterized by an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is ended by branching. A gaming machine according to claim 8,
The gaming machine characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is a high probability state that is more easily determined to play the special game than the normal probability state. In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches to a first result that suggests that the special game is performed or a second result that suggests that the special game is not performed,
In the specific effect, there is a game machine characterized in that there are a time when the first effect is executed and a time when the second effect is more easily branched to the first result than the first effect. The gaming machine according to claim 10,
The production execution means
As the production of the second pattern that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the predetermined first pattern, the first production and the second production are executed.
The gaming machine, wherein in the specific effect, there is a case in which a pattern change to change to another pattern that is more likely to branch from the second pattern to the first result than the second pattern or to the first pattern may be performed. A gaming machine according to claim 11,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect executing means is capable of executing a roaring effect that determines which of the first effect and the second effect is executed in the second pattern. A gaming machine according to claim 12,
The effect execution means performs the first effect, the second effect, or the pattern change after executing the beat effect. A gaming machine according to claim 13,
The roaring effects include a normal roaring effect that suggests that the first effect is likely to be executed and a special accent effect that suggests that the second effect is likely to be executed. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein
The game machine characterized in that the effect execution means may change the pattern after executing the normal hitting effect. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein
The production execution means may perform the pattern change after executing the special production production,
A gaming machine, wherein the probability that the pattern change is performed is different between when the normal hitting effect is executed and when the special hitting effect is executed.