JP2020014767A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique to preferably display a number of acquired balls during a big win game in a game machine comprising a display device capable of displaying numbers.SOLUTION: When a big win is won in a lottery, a Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a big win game in which a first big winning port 14 or a second big winning port 15 are set in an open state according to a predetermined open pattern. Further, the Pachinko game machine PY1 has a display counter for counting a number of acquired balls to be paid out due to a ball entrance to the big winning ports (the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15) and other winning ports (a general winning port 10 and a start port) during the performance of the big win game and when the first big winning port 14 or the second big winning port 15 are in the open state. Then, the Pachinko game machine PY1 displays the value of the display counter by using a display device group 56 on a board movable body 55k.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine acquires numerical information when a gaming ball wins a starting port, performs a jackpot lottery based on the numerical information, and plays a game when a jackpot is won. A jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine executes various effects indicating a lottery result of a big hit using a liquid crystal display device and various effect components.

  One of the characters used for the effect indicating the jackpot lottery result is a display for displaying numbers. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine that includes a 7-segment display that is movable between an appearance position that is visible from a player and a hidden position that is not visible, wherein the 7-segment display is placed in a hidden position. There is disclosed a configuration in which, when the player is moved from the position to the appearance position, the success of the effect and the degree of expectation of the jackpot are displayed on the 7-segment display.

JP 2007-275127 A

  As described above, the conventional display is used for displaying various numerical values such as a degree of expectation such as a big hit. Therefore, it is conceivable to count the number of obtained balls of the player who is playing the jackpot game and display the value on a display. When counting the number of balls obtained during a jackpot game, in addition to the number of balls obtained based on entering the big winning opening opened during the jackpot game, the number of balls obtained based on entering the general winning opening and starting port By adding, the number of acquired balls of the player during the jackpot game can be displayed more accurately.

  However, displaying the number of acquired balls has the following problems. In other words, when notifying the player of the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game in advance, or by notifying the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game in a game manual, etc. A player may know in advance. This assumed number is merely the number of balls obtained based on entering the special winning opening, and does not take into account the number of balls obtained based on entering the general winning opening or the starting opening. For this reason, there is a difference between the display value of the actual number of obtained balls and the assumed value that has been notified to the player in advance. Since it is considered that an increase in the difference may adversely affect the player, there is room for improvement in the display of the number of acquired balls during the jackpot game.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the above-described conventional technology. That is, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having a display capable of displaying numbers, and a technique for suitably displaying the number of acquired balls during a jackpot game.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention
Lottery means for jackpot lottery,
A first winning opening accompanied by a prize ball by entering a game ball, wherein the first prize port can be displaced into an open state in which the game ball easily enters and a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the open state. The first winning opening,
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game for setting the first winning port to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when the jackpot is won by the lottery means;
A second winning port with a prize ball by entering a game ball,
During execution of the jackpot game, when the first winning port is in the open state, counting means for counting the number of balls obtained based on the ball entering the first winning port and the second winning port,
Acquired ball number display means capable of displaying the acquired ball number counted by the counting means,
Comprising,
It is characterized by:

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is a game machine provided with the display device which can display a number, and the technique which suitably displays the acquired ball | ball number during a big hit game is implement | achieved.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure 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 a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a jackpot game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a board movable body. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 2nd segment display and a 4th segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 1st segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 3rd segment display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the character of the segment display of a board movable body. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the number of the segment display of a board movable body. It is a figure which shows the battle effect during special figure fluctuation. It is a figure showing a prize ball count effect during a big hit game. It is a flowchart of a counter value update process. It is a flowchart of a display value update process. It is a time chart which shows the relationship of the state of a 1st big winning opening, the output of various sensors, and the value of various counters.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same portions will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, for the sake of simplicity of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is written to omit a name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like corresponding to the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel, as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game 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. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game arcade, a 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. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount that the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the game ball to fire the game ball. ing. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the turning operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. 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 of the lower decorative body 36.

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

  Further, 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 part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 has a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged 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 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for enhancing amusement of a game. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R disposed on the right side.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit YU has a game board 1. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed substantially in the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward. An image display device 50 including a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by a player through the opening 1A.

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

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. In the game area 6, a number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The game nails enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 may be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 for decorating the periphery of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding game balls to a first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding game balls to the stage.

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 11D for enabling or disabling a ball to enter the second starting port 12. And a start winning device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  The first starting port 11 has a fixed (unchanged) ease of entering a game ball without change. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a 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 the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening and closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or difficult for game balls to enter the second starting port 12. Then, when the state becomes a special state different from the normal state, the game ball moves to the open position where the ball can easily enter the second starting port 12. In this manner, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry into the mouth 12 becomes possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a 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 Toku-zu 2 are triggered. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure”) (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of a normal symbol: hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure lottery”) and a variable display of the common figure. Has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  In the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as a "normal AT 14D") provided with a first big winning opening 14 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state for closing the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible or difficult for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is normally closed so as to close the second special winning opening 15, and it is impossible or difficult for game balls to enter the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15 only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins in the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

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

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state in which the game ball is prevented from passing to the specific area 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in a front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Pass through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view in FIG. 3B). The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 immediately above, but is in a state where the upper area of the specific area 16 is open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

  The specific area 16 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 16 and passes the game ball downward. The non-specific area 17 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the non-specific area 17 and passes the game ball downward.

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large prize winning devices without a specific area or a sorting device, such as the first large prize winning device 14D, are provided according to the game characteristics.

  Returning to the description of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports is placed in the game area 6. Are provided with two outlets 19 for discharging to the outside. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light. The board lamp 54 is arranged on the rear surface of the game board 1. Therefore, the board lamp 54 illuminates the game board 1 from the back of the game board 1. The board lamp 54 is provided on the front side of the image display device 50 or at a position that does not overlap the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front. Therefore, the image display device 50 does not block the illumination of the board lamp 54 from the viewpoint of the player (when viewed from the front or the front-back direction).

  The game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left hit". On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot right. 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 constituted by a large number of game nails or the like.

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

  A game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, the first large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  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 to the first starting port 11. In addition, 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 to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a special figure reservation display 83.

  The special figure display 81 notifies the result of the special figure lottery. The special figure display 81 variably displays the special figure and then stops the display. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

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

  In the special figure display 81, the special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It should be noted that the form of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific manner).

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. Sometimes. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation”, and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of a special map for the prize (or the right to special drawing lottery) can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special figure based on the special figure reservation. In other words, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  And the special figure reservation display 83 displays the special figure reservation number. Specifically, each of the special figure 1 hold display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs. It is possible to display the number of holds.

  Further, the general-purpose indicator 82 reports the result of the general-purpose lottery. The general-purpose indicator 82 stops the display after variably displaying the general-purpose illustration. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general-purpose figure according to the result of the general-purpose lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a winning, the general figure display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set.

  Further, in the variable display of the general figure, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined variation time before the general figure is stopped and displayed. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

  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 obtained. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the general-purpose illustration or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose storage unit 106 (number of general-purpose reservations). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “general symbol related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board movable device 55 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

  The image display device 50 is configured by, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 includes a plurality of liquid crystal displays as long as the image can be displayed, a dot matrix LED, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and the like. May be the display device.

  The board movable device 55 includes a decorated board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k is located rearward (back side) of the game board 1 and forward (front side) of the image display device 50, and is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state where the board movable body 55k is held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which it is not operated. At this time, the board movable body 55k is located below the image display device 50 and at a position that does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 as viewed from the player, and does not hinder the visual recognition of the image displayed on the display unit 50a. That is, the board movable body 55k is at a position hidden from the player. When driven by the drive source of the panel movable device 55, the panel movable body 55k moves (ups) upward. When the movable board 55k moves to a predetermined position (display position), the movable board 55k is stopped. As a result, the board movable body 55k comes into a state where it appears from a position hidden from the player. At this time, the raised board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 as viewed from the player, and it is difficult to visually recognize a part of the image display device 50.

  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. For example, it stands by at a position above the image display device 50 and does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 as viewed from the player, and moves downward (down) when driven by the drive source of the panel movable device 55. Another panel movable body may be provided.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120 and uses effect means (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable device 55, etc.). It is only necessary that the various effects can be controlled.

  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. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a later-described gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a rendering RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, 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 turned off. 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. 6, on the main control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. 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 for executing 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. The gaming ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , An auxiliary game control table, and the like. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 and general figure reservation storage unit 106.

  Also, the main control board 100 clears information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104 to the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 for performing the operation is mounted.

  Various sensors and actuators 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 actuators.

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

  The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13, and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17 (entering 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 appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

  Note 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.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes indicators 8 (a special figure 1 display 81a, a special figure 2 display 81b, a general figure display 82, a special figure 1 reservation display 83a, and a special figure 2 reservation display 83b). ) Is connected. The display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, 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. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing 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 ball rentals. The paid out game balls are detected by the 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 firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a 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 the contact of the player with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operating amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid 72s so that the game ball is fired at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

  In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. 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, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing a sub-control main process, a reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, and a 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  Further, on the sub-control board 120, an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is turned off. It operates with 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 power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. 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 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal 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 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or a part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image).

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 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 a CPU may be mounted using the sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. 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. Alternatively, 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 voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

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

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a output 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.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a board driving motor 55m for driving the board moving device 55, a frame driving motor 58m for driving the frame moving device 58, a normal button vibration motor 40m for vibrating the normal button 40, A special button vibration motor 41m for vibrating the special button 41 and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, and to apply vibration to each input device. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button in addition to the mode that vibrates the button directly. 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.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. 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 played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. Here, the stop-displayed general symbols include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost symbol in the ordinary figure is also referred to as a "losed ordinary figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol in the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to one pass of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game), acquires a general figure-related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ordinary symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Normally, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination of the general figure is a determination for determining whether or not a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a winning or a loss by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a general-figure variation pattern determination for variably displaying the general-figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time reduction general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. Time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table). It should be noted that the normal pattern change pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination tables, one general figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is stored for each general figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the general-purpose variation time different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the general figure of the loss (loss general figure) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure variation pattern in which the general figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost general figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general figure when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the general figure, which are associated with the general figure variance patterns determined in this determination, are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. As described above, the hit determination and the general-purpose change pattern determination are performed, so that the general-purpose display variably displays the general-purpose display.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (a result of the general figure lottery) in a variable display of the general figure.

  The elements that constitute the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements corresponds to a game state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game according to an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on a game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The auxiliary game control table corresponds to a game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for a first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is played for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as a “long opening auxiliary game”. Note that the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a 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 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on one winning is completed. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a 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 a 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 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on one winning is completed. On the other hand, if the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed.

  In the following, a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and a game ball winning in the second starting port 12 is referred to as “establishment of a second starting condition”. That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a “losing special symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned ordinary symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires and acquires special figure related random numbers by establishment of a start condition. Various determinations are made on the random numbers thus obtained. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (jackpot random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure change pattern random number is a random number for performing a change pattern of a special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination of special figure The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, 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 the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables, a determination value (special symbol random value) of a special symbol random number is assigned to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set higher in the high probability big hit determination table than in the normal probability big hit determination table. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, etc., corresponds.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special figure 1 or special figure 2), in other words, a prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (a prize that generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12) at which the start was performed. That is, the big hit symbol type determination table is used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the large hit symbol type determination table (first large hit symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1. There is a jackpot symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. And in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. In addition, the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type can be appropriately changed. The type of the big hit symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state). That is, 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 (reach determination table for time reduction) used in a time reduction state. Note that the reach determination table need not be divided for each game state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is divided into “reach present” (reach is generated) and “reach no” (reach is not generated), which are the results of the reach determination. ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number in accordance with the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10 (C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be “reach present” is different between the reach determination table for non-time reduction and the reach determination table for time reduction. Note that the probability of determining that there is reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach present" performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" is referred to as "reach loss", and "no reach" is sometimes referred to as "reach loss". .

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. The identification information included in the special figure change pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes a type of a special symbol (variable figure 1 or 2) for performing variable display as a determination target, in other words, a starting port where a prize that causes the determination of the special figure variation pattern is performed. (First starting port 11 or second starting port 12). That is, the special figure change pattern determination table includes a special figure change pattern determination table (special figure 1 change pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2).

  Each of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table similarly used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) are used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  Each special figure change pattern determination table associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state) is further associated with a jackpot determination result and a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-hour saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-hour saving have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time reduction special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss and a lossless reach, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for a lossless reach used in the above. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 variably displays the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special figure lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. You.

  Further, 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 of the tables in FIGS. 11 and 12. It is not necessary to associate an effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 and 12, the special figure change pattern may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure change effect, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is referred to as “SP big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L big hit fluctuation”. The special figure change pattern in which the special figure change effect ends at N reach is called “N big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern called "L loss fluctuation" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends at N reach, which is a type of reach, in the loss with reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations with different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to, it is referred to as SP variation.

3-2-4. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a read-ahead determination in accordance with a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the starting opening). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, determining whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12).

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving time look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time reduction state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15), and a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. An opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are included. Each round game starts when the opening game ends or the previous round game ends, and ends when the next round game starts or the ending starts. Further, it is possible not to provide the OP or the ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first (first) round game is called “1 round (1R)”, and the tenth round game is called “10 round (10R)”.

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning opening (first large winning opening 14, the second large winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, a time for closing until the next opening (closing time), an opening time (opening time), and an ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a or the second special winning opening sensor 15a, the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening sensor 15a is detected. The round game is terminated even before the maximum opening time of the two winning ports 15 has elapsed.

  The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10 (B)), and the jackpot game B is the type of the winning jackpot symbol which is the winning jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when it is B, and may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or one.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is set in a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “open / close mode of the specific region 16”. In addition, the specific area 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific area 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as “V closed”.

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relation with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The big hit is called a “V long big hit”, and the big hit in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. Is referred to as "V-short jackpot."

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “low-probability high-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and a “high-probability high-base gaming state”. It is possible to set any of the gaming states of the "big hit gaming state". Note that the “low-probability low-base game state” is “low-probability low-base state”, the “low-probability high-base game state” is “low-probability-high-base state”, and the “high-probability low-base game state” is “high-probability”. The "low base state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" may be abbreviated to the "high-probability high-base state", respectively. The states that constitute the gaming state include a state related to the probability of being determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time reduction state and a time reduction state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state” or the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state 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. Then, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state by winning the jackpot. For example, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of the big hit symbol. Whether the opportunity to switch to the high probability state is V passing or the type of the big hit symbol may be determined as appropriate according to the gaming property 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 a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time saving state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state”, the “high-probability low-base gaming state”, or the “big hit gaming state”. The time-saving state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to a special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined such that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, a big hit can be aimed at with a smooth progress of the game as compared with the non-time saving state.

  In addition, the time-saving state tends to be shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time reduction state, a general figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the general figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

  In addition, the time saving state is more easily determined to be a hit in the universal figure lottery hit determination than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time saving state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be a hit in the hit determination per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

  In this way, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 12 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, when the base is high in a time reduction state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot win without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

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

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set advantageously for the player may be some of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than in the non-time reduction 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 saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", since the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed, the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. The various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of an “n-th game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game 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 a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive change effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in the “low-probability low-base game state”, the “low-probability high-base game state”, the “high-probability low-base game state”, and the “high-probability high-base game state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. A customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration moving image G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed.

  The normal production mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is a production mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing a mountain scenery in the evening is displayed on display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. One or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects are switched as one condition. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first-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. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and indicates a high-probability state and a time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probabilistic effect mode, there are a probable first stage effect mode before reach is established and a probable later stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the first stage effect mode, the display unit 50a displays the background image G105 for the second stage, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of the reach is displayed.

  The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low probability high base gaming state”, and indicates a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure fluctuation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early time reduction effect mode, the background image G106 for time reduction is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the latter time effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The big hit effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a big hit game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and indicates that a big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hand prompt for “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid prize balls are indicated. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  Note that the type of the effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation production”) is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In the special figure fluctuation effect, in addition to the fluctuation display of the effect design, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable device 55, the frame movable device 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, another effect can be performed in parallel with the change display of the effect symbol, and even after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, other effects can be continuously performed.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, the center, and the right where the display 50a is substantially equally divided into three in the left-right direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the variable display of the special figure is performed.

  In FIG. 17A, 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 a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. , Medium rendering symbol area 50b2, right rendering symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each region can be changed as appropriate.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, 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, and the left small symbol KZ1, the middle and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol EZ3. When the variable display of the special figure is started from a state in which the symbol KZ3 is stopped and the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is on standby, FIG. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called ragged pattern) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at the same time in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern having a reach such as “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and a reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been “big hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually increases. Slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at the same time in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18C-2, the stop is performed in a stop mode (so-called double-eye) indicating a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  In addition, regarding the stop patterns of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting a loss, a non-reach variation is referred to as a “non-reach variation”, and a variation when a reach is achieved is referred to as a “reach variation”. . How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5 / 8.6” etc.), and each component constituting the reach variation eyes How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit strongly.

  In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a special SP-reach effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect indicating a jackpot (for example, a display in which the protagonist character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop and display with a double-eye. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory stands and the standing king is displayed), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called broken eyes) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at the same time in a stop mode indicating loss. It should be noted that the effect contents of the SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by an execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit". If the result of "Lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big hit", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, 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 jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the execution probability of SP reach B is 2%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it is 30%. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree.

4-2-4. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed suitably. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reserved Icon Display Area The display section 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reserved icon display area 50d including four display areas, as shown in FIG. The reserved icon display area 50d includes 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 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved 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 fluctuation effect.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or a display area for displaying only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or both are not provided.

4-3-1. Reservation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a reservation effect in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the special figure 1 holding number is “0” and a game ball wins in the first starting port 11, a special figure change effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. At 50d2, the hold icon HA is displayed, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure change effect is completed and a new special figure change effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is displayed. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. 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 reservation number is “1”.

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable device (the panel movable device 55, the frame movable device 58), the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the special figure change pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a movable device (panel movable device 55, frame movable device 58) as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for activating the movable devices (the board movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58), and functions as an effect for expecting a big hit to the player.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when evolving from N-reach to SP-reach, as shown in FIG. 21A, the panel movable device 55 operates and the panel movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a. It is suggested that SP reach is developed. At this time, an effect image may be displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap with the board movable body 55k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the development suggestion to SP reach, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and as shown in FIG. In this manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period. Then, the board movable device 55 is operated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, and the big hit expectation is suggested. It should be noted that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold in which a special figure lottery is not performed, as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect functions as an effect for suggesting to the player in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the reservation icon HA normally displayed as “で” in the reservation icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called draw effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the present invention is not limited 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 counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
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 processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, a power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the processing at power-on, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (processor for serial input / output), PIO (processor for parallel input / output), CTC (management of interrupt time) ) Is set.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits the interrupt (S002) and executes a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003). In this ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding one. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. 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 updating process (S003) ends, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main timer interruption processing (S005) is enabled. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a period of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating 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 processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes an output process (S101). In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from, for example, a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (the main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), a period until the next main-side timer interrupt 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 processing, the normal operation processing, and the special operation processing will be described later.

  Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the distribution device 16D may always be operated in 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), power-off monitoring processing when power is turned off, updating of a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. As another process (S108), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control processing, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each winning port. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls 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 an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (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 game control microcomputer 101 performs a general winning opening sensor process, a gate sensor process, a second starting opening sensor process, a first starting opening sensor process, a first winning opening sensor process, and a second winning opening sensor process. The winning opening sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  In the general winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the determination result.

  In the gate sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . If a predetermined number (for example, four) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a gate sensor command is generated according to the determination result.

  In the second starting port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, in response to the determination result, the special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of the special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the result of the second prefetch determination are displayed. A command for the second starting port sensor including the second starting winning command to be represented is generated.

  In the first starting port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly obtained special figure 1 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). In addition, according to the determination result, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of the special figure 1 related random numbers (the special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the result of the first look-ahead determination are displayed. A first starting port sensor command including a first starting winning command to be represented is generated.

  In the first special winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. Further, a command for the first special winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

  In the second special winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a. Further, a command for the second special winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

  In the specific area sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the determination result.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially executes a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process. 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 that is performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a hit determination based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol change process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 displays the stoppage of the general figure based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the general figure variation time from the start of the variable display of the general figure being executed. Do. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the ordinary symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 stops and displays a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running ordinary figure and starts. It is determined whether or not the general symbol is a winning symbol. 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 the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process. 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 standby process is a process that is performed during a standby state in which a special symbol is not variably displayed, not in a jackpot game state. In the special symbol standby processing, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 change pattern determination processing based on the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. , The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the current game state. A jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table to determine whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a 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 relation random number and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 2 determination processing. In the special figure 2 change pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the special figure change pattern random number of the special figure 2 The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of the special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 change start command representing the determined special figure 2 change pattern is generated. The special figure 2 change start command is associated with information on the special figure 2, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 change pattern. And information on the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is caused to start variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

  The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 change pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 2 relation random number stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the first area side, and The special figure 2 related random number is cleared from the special figure 2 reservation 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 suspension number command indicating the processed special figure 2 suspension number is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the current game state. A jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table to determine whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 1 determination processing. In the special figure 1 change pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the special figure change pattern random number of the special figure 1 The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 change start command representing the determined special figure 1 change pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information about the special figure 1, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 change pattern. And the information of the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure changing time period associated with the determined special figure 1 changing pattern.

  The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 change pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 1 relation random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the first area side, and The special figure 1 related random number is cleared from the special figure 1 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 processed special figure 1 hold number is generated.

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

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol change process is a process performed during variable display of a special figure. In the special symbol change processing, the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special figure on the special figure display 81 in response to the lapse of the special figure change time, and also sets the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop the figure. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed. If the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a lost symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the big hit game state when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time reduction state is to be ended, the non-time reduction state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating transition to the non-time saving state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 reservations and special figure 1 reservation is “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot game according to 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. The ending is started in response to ending the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the big hit 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 performed when the big hit game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high-probability state to continue 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 at the end of the big hit game state. When the duration of the time-saving state is limited, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that can continue the time-saving state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Game Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like appearing in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

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

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits the interruption (S4002) and executes a random number update process (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, a method of updating 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. At the time of updating, instead of adding the random value one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number updating process ends, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a command transmission process (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 according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light through the circuit 151 (execute various light emission effects by light emission), and the board movable device 55 or the frame movable device 58 is operated (various movable members by operation). Or directing). In this way, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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

  The reception interrupt processing (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 interruption 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 interruption process is executed prior to other interruption processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 26, performs an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watch dog timer process (S4103). S4104) is sequentially performed.

  In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 detects an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, and sets a command or effects for the effect in accordance with the detection result. Or create data. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. To this end, 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 board 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 panel movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described below. The driving data is output in order to perform That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates each movable device in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer processing, reset setting of the watchdog timer is performed.

[2.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), the effect control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 27, receives command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation The processing (S4204) is performed sequentially.

  In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interruption process (S4010), and performs a process according to the command (for example, selection of an effect and an effect mode setting). Settings, setting of commands, etc.). In the effect timer updating process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update processing, the start timing and the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control processing, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is generated and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input processing and the received command analysis processing. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

  Here, an example of processing when the effect 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 change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command). If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that a special figure change start command has been received, it executes processing for receiving a change start command 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 set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), a sub fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation effect corresponding to the sub fluctuation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (the command transmission process (S4004), the emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), the voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, and the selected sub variation pattern is handled. The special figure fluctuating effect is realized. Note that the flow of the process related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect accompanying the change.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 resides in an effect using the board movable body 55k.

7-1. The jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various big hit games (big hit games 1 to 5) shown in the big hit game control table of FIG.

  In the special figure 1 determination processing (special figure determination processing based on winning in the first starting port 11), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether one of the "big hit symbol 1" or the "big hit symbol 2" Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 65% and the “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 35%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the big hit symbol type is “big hit symbol 3”, “big hit symbol 4”, or It is possible to determine any one of "big hit symbol 5". More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 60%, the “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 5%, and the “big hit symbol 5” at a rate of 35%. Determined by

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Specifically, in the “big hit game 1” executed when the “big hit symbol 1” is determined, and in the “big hit game 2” executed when the “big hit symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed eight times. Then, the first large winning opening 14 is opened once per round game, and the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. In this embodiment, the expected value of the payout that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 1 or the jackpot symbol 2 is about 1200 pieces.

  In addition, in the “big hit game 3” executed when the “big hit symbol 3” is determined, and in the “big hit game 4” executed when the “big hit symbol 4” is determined, 16 round games are performed. Done. In the "big hit game 3", the first big winning opening 14 is opened once per round game in all of 1R to 16R, and the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. The special winning opening 14 is opened. On the other hand, in the "big hit game 4", the first big winning opening 14 is opened three times in 1R. In each opening, the opening time is different. In the first opening and the second opening, the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 2.0 seconds. In the third opening, the first winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 25.5 seconds. The winning opening 14 is opened. In the first opening, the opening for the first two times is a short period opening of the first big winning opening 14 and the opening time is extremely short, and the winning is not so expected. Up to a number of prizes can be expected. From 2R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In this embodiment, the expected value of the payout which can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is about 2400 pieces.

  In the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, the round game is performed twice. In the "big hit game 5", the first big winning opening 14 is opened once per round game in all of the 1R to 2R, and the first big winning port 14 is opened for a maximum of 2.0 seconds per opening. The special winning opening 14 is opened. In the jackpot game 5, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short for a short period of time, and in reality, the winning in the first big winning opening 14 is hardly expected. In this embodiment, the expected value of the payout that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 5 is several tens. In the present specification, an opening in which the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 is 2.5 seconds or longer is defined as a long-term opening, and an opening shorter than 2.5 seconds is defined as a short-term opening.

  As described above, "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the number of round games is 16 is "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of round games is 8 or round game. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the “jackpot game 5” in which the number of times is “2”. "," Big hit game 2 "or" big hit game 5 "can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot gaming state is executed.

  Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game regardless of which of the jackpot games “big hit game 1”, “big hit game 2”, “big hit game 3”, “big hit game 4”, and “big hit game 5” is executed. The later gaming state is set to the time saving state. In addition, when any one of the "big hit game 1", the "big hit game 3", and the "big hit game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state, while the "big hit game" is set. When the big hit game of either “game 2” or “big hit game 5” is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4", control is performed to the high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and "big hit game 2" or "big hit game" After “5”, the game state is controlled to a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

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

  Therefore, "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is set thereafter is larger than "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" in which the high probability state is not set thereafter. Can also be said to be a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the jackpot game state in which the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3", or "big hit game 4" is executed is a player larger than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" is executed. It can be said that this is an advantageous gaming state.

  The big hit game state can be said to be a more advantageous game state than the normal game state regardless of the type of the big hit symbol. In addition, one of the high-probability states “high-probability high-base gaming state” can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state advantageous to a player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

  Further, as described above, the jackpot game 3 and the jackpot game 4 are more jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game 5, so the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4 are more advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol 5. It can be said that it is a big jackpot design. In other words, the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4 are included in the type of the jackpot symbol advantageous to the player, and the jackpot symbol 5 is included in the type of the jackpot symbol disadvantageous to the player.

7-2. Board movable body 55k
Subsequently, details of the board movable body 55k included in the board movable device 55 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. One of the features of the board movable body 55k resides in a plurality of segment indicators.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the panel movable body 55k has a display group 56 composed of four segment displays 561, 562, 563, and 564, and a main body 550 serving as a base on which the display group 56 is installed. are doing. The segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 are referred to as a first segment indicator 561, a second segment indicator 562, a third segment indicator 563, and a fourth segment indicator 564 in order from the left.

  The main body 550 has a shape imitating the special button 41 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special button 41 has a shape in which a design with a sword as a motif is applied, more specifically, a shape formed by a sword handle, a tsuba, and a part of a sword. In addition, similarly to the special button 41, the main body 550 of the panel movable body 55k is also provided with a design that makes them image. That is, the main body 550 of the board movable body 55k includes the sword 551, the flange 552, and the handle 553. The segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 are arranged in a row on the sword section 551.

  In addition, the left and right ends of the main body 550 of the board movable body 55k in the left-right direction are supported by the effect unit 1U, and are further slidably supported in the up-down direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the main body 550 of the board movable body 55k is vertically displaceable, and the display unit group 56 is also vertically displaced when the main body 550 is vertically displaced. .

  The design applied to the main body 550 of the panel movable body 55k does not need to follow the motif of the special button 41, and may employ another motif. The board movable body 55k is not limited to the displacement in the vertical direction, and may be displaced in the horizontal direction. For example, the main body 550 of the board movable body 55k is separated into a sword 551, a flange 552 and a handle 553, and is disposed separately on the left and right sides of the image display device 50, respectively, at a predetermined timing. A configuration in which each moves to the center and is combined with the integrated main body 550 may be used.

  Further, the number of segment display devices in the display device group 56 is not limited to four. That is, the number may be three or less or five or more. In the panel movable body 55k, the segment indicators are arranged in a line in the left-right direction, but a plurality of lines may be provided. For example, if two rows are provided in the vertical direction and four segment displays are arranged in each row in the horizontal direction, a total of eight (2 × 4) segment displays are arranged in the main body 550. For example, an LED corresponds to the light emitting means of each segment display. The lighting control of each segment display of the display group 56 is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 via the lamp control circuit 151.

  Next, each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 constituting the indicator group 56 will be described. In the present embodiment, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 have the same configuration, and these segment displays will be described first.

  The second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 are general seven-segment displays, and as shown in FIG. 30A, seven segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, 57f, It is composed of 57g. By turning on or off the individual segments, Arabic numerals “0” to “9” are expressed as shown in FIG. Specifically, the second segment indicator 562 and the fourth segment indicator 564 include two segments 57a and 57g arranged one horizontally, four segments 57b, 57e and 57c arranged two vertically. An outer shell is constituted by 57f, and one remaining segment 57d is arranged so as to cross the center of a region surrounded by the outer shell.

  Also, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 can represent some alphabets in addition to Arabic numerals. For example, "A" can be expressed by lighting segments other than the segment 57g. By lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, and 57g, "C" can be expressed. Hereinafter, a general 7-segment display such as the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 is also referred to as a “general segment display”.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, the first segment display 561 includes a segment 57h in a region surrounded by the segments 57d, 57e, 57f, and 57g. Are located. That is, the first segment display 561 includes eight segments. The first segment display 561 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the second segment display 562 by using the segment 57h. For example, by lighting the segment 57h and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, and 57e, "R" can be expressed as shown in FIG. Of course, by turning off the segment 57h, characters that can be expressed on a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display such as the first segment display 561 to which a new segment is added is also referred to as a “first special segment display”.

  Note that the arrangement of the added segments in the first special segment display is not limited to the arrangement of the first segment display 561. For example, they may be arranged in a region surrounded by the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, or may be arranged at the upper right. The number of segments to be added is not limited to one, and a plurality of segments may be added. The number and arrangement of the added segments may be appropriately determined depending on the character to be expressed.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, the third segment display 563 is a general segment display in which the segment 57d is divided into two segments (the left side is 57d1 and the right side is 57d2) and is individually lit. Or it can be turned off. That is, the third segment display 563 is also constituted by eight segments. By using the segments 57d1 and 57d2, the third segment display 563 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the general segment display. For example, by lighting the segment 57d2 and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, 57f, 57g, "G" can be expressed as shown in FIG. 32 (B). As described above, by turning on only one of the segments 57d1 and 57d2 and turning off the other, new characters can be displayed. Of course, by turning on or off both of the segments 57d1 and 57d2, characters that can be expressed on a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display such as the third segment display 563 obtained by dividing a part of the segments is also referred to as a “second special segment display”. Further, the first special segment display and the second segment display are collectively referred to as “special segment display”.

  In addition, the segment and the number of divisions in the second special segment display are not limited to the third segment display 563. For example, segments other than the segment 57d may be divided, and the number of divisions is not limited to two, but may be three or more. The number of segments to be divided is not limited to one, but may be plural. The segment target and the number of segments may be determined as appropriate depending on the character to be expressed.

  As described above, in the display group 56 of the present embodiment, the general segment display and the special segment display are mixedly mounted. By using the special segment display, a character string including a specific character or number can be easily expressed. For example, if the character string to be expressed is fixed, it is only necessary to arrange a special segment display at a location corresponding to the character to be expressed by the character string, and it is not necessary to use all segment display units as special segment display units. Good. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, when “ROGO” is displayed as a specific character string, as in the present embodiment, the first segment display 561 is a first special segment display, and the second segment display is 562 may be a general segment display, the third segment display 563 may be a second special segment display, and the fourth segment display 564 may be a general segment display. That is, only two locations may be used as special segment displays, and the others may be used as general segment displays. By displaying only a part of the special segment display in this way, the control is simpler and cheaper than in the case where all the special segment displays are used.

  In the display group 56 of the present embodiment, the first special segment display, the general segment display, the second special segment display, and the general segment display are arranged in order from the left, but what kind of segment display is arranged. It may be determined appropriately depending on the character string to be expressed.

  Also, even when the special segment display is used, it is possible to represent a number in the same manner as a general segment display. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 34, the board movable body 55k may substitute the effect symbol display effect by displaying the numbers side by side, or perform an effect expressing a counter or a timer.

7-3. Production using the movable board 55k Next, production using the movable board 55k will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1, as an effect using the board movable body 55k, is capable of executing an estimated number advance notification effect at the time of winning a jackpot during variable display of a special map and a prize ball counting effect performed during the jackpot game. It is.

7-3-1. Battle Effect First, a battle effect including an estimated number of advance notification effects will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a battle in which the hero character (friend character) competes with the enemy character and displays one of two results, a winning result or a losing result, during the change display of the special symbol at the time of winning the jackpot. Perform the production.

  In the battle effect, whether the main character performs an effect of winning (winning effect) or the main character performs an effect of losing (losing effect) differs depending on the lottery result of the jackpot. That is, the battle effect may be executed even in the case of a loss, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a winning effect when a jackpot is won, and performs a loss effect in the case of a loss. In the following, a description will be given of a battle effect when a jackpot is won, that is, a winning effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts a battle effect if it develops to SP reach during a special symbol change effect. In the opening of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the main character and the enemy character appear, and a battle effect OP image G130 indicating that both will compete is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Is displayed. There are a plurality of types of characters on the hero side and characters on the enemy side to appear in the battle effect OP image G130, and the combination of the hero character and the enemy character depends on the reliability of the effect (the possibility that the hero will win, the jackpot). Based on the possibility of winning). For example, in the case of a character on the hero side, if a character A indicating that the reliability is high and a character B indicating that the reliability is low are prepared, the character A is easily selected when performing a winning effect. In the case of performing a lottery from the selection table and performing a losing effect, a lottery is performed from the selection table in which the character B is easily selected.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a battle effect image G135 in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. Then, an effect image according to the lottery result is displayed. That is, when a big hit is won, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), a winning effect image G140 indicating that the main character has won is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a losing effect image (not shown) indicating that the main character has been defeated is displayed.

  After displaying the winning effect image G140, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 moves the board movable body 55k from an initial position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, to a display position where it is easily visible. The display position in the present embodiment is a substantially middle position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and is a position where the position in the vertical direction of the board lamp 54 (see FIG. 2) is substantially the same. Thereby, the board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 as viewed from the player, and the board movable body 55k is disposed forward of the image display device 50.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, using the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k, the estimated number of acquired balls that can be acquired by the player during the jackpot game (that is, the number of award balls paid out during the jackpot game). The expected number of announcements to be made is performed. This assumed number indicates the number of balls obtained based on winning in the special winning openings (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) that are opened during the execution of the jackpot game. The number of acquired balls based on winning in the mouth (general winning opening 10 or first starting opening 11) is not included. In the present embodiment, for example, since the assumed number in the case of winning the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is 2400, “2400” is displayed using the display group 56. This suggests the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Further, by displaying the estimated number of acquired balls before starting the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement that many prize balls are obtained.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35E, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 returns the board movable body 55k from the display position to the initial position, and displays an effect symbol EZ (for example, a combination of doubles) indicating that the jackpot has been won. I do. At this time, the display of the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is also returned to the initial state. Thereafter, with the start of the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts an effect corresponding to the jackpot game.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol 5 is won, the acquisition of the game ball cannot be expected as compared with the big hit symbol 3 or the big hit symbol 4. Therefore, when the assumed value of the number of acquired balls is displayed, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play is rather reduced. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the assumed number advance notification effect shown in FIG. Similarly, in the case where the big hit symbol 1 is won or the big hit symbol 2 is won, it is not necessary to execute the assumed number advance notification effect. As described above, whether or not to perform the expected number advance notification effect may be selected according to the type of the big hit symbol. In addition, when the jackpot symbol 5 is won, a high-probability state cannot be maintained, so that a losing effect may be performed in the battle effect.

7-3-2. Prize Ball Counting Effect Next, an effect during execution of the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG. During execution of the jackpot game 3 or the jackpot game 4, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the number of game balls obtained by the player (that is, the number of game balls paid out based on the entry of the ball into the prize port) to the board movable body. A prize ball count effect of performing count display using the 55k display group 56 is performed. Hereinafter, the prize ball count effect performed during the execution of the jackpot game 3 will be described, but the same applies even when the jackpot game 4 is being executed.

  When the jackpot game 3 is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 first executes a jackpot opening effect as shown in FIG. 36A during the opening period of the jackpot game. In the jackpot opening effect, an opening image G107 indicating the start of the jackpot game and a right-hit image G108 prompting “right-hit” are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. The opening image G107 includes an acquired ball count image G114 indicating an estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game. The number “2400” is drawn on the acquired ball count image G114. By displaying the estimated number of acquired balls before the start of the prize ball count effect, it is possible to give the player an exhilaration feeling that many prize balls are obtained. In addition, various effect images indicating the type of the winning jackpot symbol may be displayed.

  During the execution of the jackpot opening effect, the board movable body 55k is in a standby state, and each segment display of the display group 56 is in an initial state. In the initial state of the segment display, for example, “0” may be displayed, or all the segments may be turned off. Further, a specific character string such as “ROGO” may be displayed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a prize ball counter for counting the number of acquired balls during one jackpot game as a counter for counting the number of acquired balls, and a numerical value on a display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k. The effect RAM 124 has a display counter used for display and a cumulative prize ball counter for counting the cumulative number of balls acquired during a continuous jackpot game (so-called extended play). Then, during the opening period of the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 121 resets the prize ball number counter and the display counter. The cumulative prize ball number counter is reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game at the time of the jackpot in the low probability and low base state, that is, the so-called first hit. In other words, the cumulative prize ball counter is not reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game during the so-called extended play.

  When the opening period ends, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the 1R round game. Along with this, the jackpot opening effect is finished and a round effect is started. In the round effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a right-hit image G108, a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds, and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of acquired balls, as shown in FIG. The acquired ball count indicated by the prize ball count image G110 indicates the cumulative acquired ball count acquired during the jackpot game in successive jackpots. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the accumulated prize ball counter at the start of the first round game, and displays the value on the prize ball image G110.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the first round production, the display value, which is a numerical value displayed using the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k, is set to “0”, and the panel movable body 55k is displayed from the initial position. The movable panel 55k is stopped at the front of the image display device 50 as viewed from the player. Note that, when the board movable body 55k is at the display position, the right-hit image G108, the round image G109, and the prize ball number image G110 are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the board movable body 55k as viewed from the player.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 uses the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k to obtain the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game, that is, the player actually obtains. The prize ball counting effect of performing a count-up display indicating the obtained number of obtained balls is started.

  Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 detects the winning of the game ball to the first winning port 14 by the first winning port sensor 14a, a command for the first winning port sensor is generated by the main control board 100, It is input to the sub-control board 120. When the winning of the game ball to the second special winning opening 15 is detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a, a command for the second special winning opening sensor is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub control board 120. You. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 10 is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10 a, a command for the general winning opening sensor is generated by the main control board 100 and is input to the sub control board 120. Similarly, when a prize to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is detected by a sensor corresponding to each starting port, a command for a starting port sensor corresponding to each starting port is generated by the main control board 100, It is input to the sub-control board 120.

  When the command corresponding to the ball entry into each winning opening is input to the sub-control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the prize ball counter and adds the prize ball number corresponding to each command. Then, the value of the award ball number counter is updated. The value of the prize ball number counter indicates the number of balls obtained during a single jackpot game. The value of the prize ball counter is based on the prize ball based on the ball entering the special winning opening, and based on the ball entering the general winning opening or the starting port. Prize balls are also added.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1, when the opening / closing state of the first special winning opening 14 changes, a main winning opening / closing command is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub-control board 120. In addition, even when the open / close state of the second special winning opening 15 changes, a command for opening and closing the second special winning opening is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub-control board 120.

  Then, when a command corresponding to the opening and closing of each special winning opening is input to the sub-control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the open / close state of each special winning opening. Then, when at least one of the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15 is open, the effect control microcomputer 121 sends a command corresponding to winning to each winning opening to the sub-control board 120. Is read, the value of the display counter is read, the number of winning balls corresponding to each command is added, and the value of the display counter is updated.

  The value of the cumulative prize ball number counter is updated at the end of the last round or during the ending period. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the cumulative prize ball counter and the value of the prize ball counter until the end of the ending period, and adds the value of the prize ball counter to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. The obtained numerical value is stored as a new value of the accumulated prize ball number counter.

  Here, as the procedure of the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the above-described operation, details of the update procedure of the award ball counter and the display counter and the update procedure of the display value of the board movable body 55k will be described respectively.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes a counter value updating process shown in FIG. 37 when a command corresponding to winning in each winning opening is input to the sub-control board 120. In the counter value updating process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether at least one of the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15 is open (S4501). Hereinafter, “the large winning opening is open” means that at least one of the first winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 15 is open, and “the large winning opening is closed”. This means that both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are closed.

  When the special winning opening is open (S4501: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the prize ball counter and the value of the display counter from the effect RAM 124 (S4502). Then, the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter are updated according to the type of the winning command (S4503). For example, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls based on the ball entering the special winning opening is 15, and therefore, if the winning command is based on the ball entering the special winning opening, the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter Are added 15 each. Further, since the prize ball based on the ball entering the general winning opening 10 is 3, if the winning command is based on the ball entering the general winning opening 10, the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter are changed. Add 3 each.

  On the other hand, when the special winning opening is closed (S4501: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 reads only the value of the prize ball counter from the effect RAM 124 (S4504). Then, only the value of the winning ball counter is updated according to the type of the winning command (S4505). In this case, for example, in the present embodiment, since the prize ball based on the ball entering the starting port is 4, if the winning command is based on the ball entering the starting port, the value of the prize ball number counter is added by 4, Do not update the value of the display counter.

  That is, in the prize ball count effect, the value of the display counter is updated on condition that the special winning opening is open, instead of updating the value of the display counter every time there is a prize ball. According to this configuration, the board movable body 55k displays the number of acquired balls during the period when the special winning opening is in the open state. Even if the large winning opening is closed, the value of the display counter may be smaller than the value of the prize ball counter because there is a possibility that the other winning openings such as the general winning opening 10 may enter the ball. High in nature. That is, there is a high possibility that the display value of the board movable body 55k will be a value smaller than the actual number of acquired balls. On the other hand, the value of the display counter is closer to the expected value of the number of acquired balls during the jackpot game, because the value of the winning counter is not counted up during the period in which the winning port is closed, compared to the value of the prize ball counter. Become.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the display value updating process shown in FIG. 38 at predetermined X second intervals while the board movable body 55k is at the display position. For example, in this embodiment, the predetermined X seconds is set to 0.1 seconds. In the display value updating process, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the display counter from the effect RAM 124 (S5001). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the display counter is larger than a value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002). The addition value α is a value smaller than the number of prize balls (15 in the present embodiment) obtained by winning a large winning opening. For example, the addition value α is 2 in the present embodiment.

  If the value of the display counter is larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 calculates the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value. The display value displayed by the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is updated as a new display value (S5003). On the other hand, when the value of the display counter is not larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the value of the display counter to a new value. The display value displayed by the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is updated as the display value (S5004).

  In other words, in the prize ball count effect, the value of the display counter is set to the upper limit so that the player can intermittently feel that there is a prize ball, instead of updating the latest value every time there is a prize ball. The display values displayed by the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k are gradually added. Therefore, even after the round game ends, if the display value does not reach the value of the display counter, the display value is continuously updated. In the case where the game balls actually paid out from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 do not catch up with the number of obtained balls, the payout continues until the number of obtained balls is reached even after the round game is over, so that the player feels The display can be close.

  In the present embodiment, the display value of the board movable body 55k is continuously updated even when the special winning opening is closed. That is, when the special winning opening is closed, the value of the display counter is not updated even if there is a prize in the general winning opening 10 or the like, but the display of the board movable body 55k approaches the value of the display counter. Will be updated to

  Also, in the prize ball counting effect, the number of obtained balls indicated by the board movable body 55k is the number of obtained balls in one jackpot game, for example, even when the jackpot game such as a jackpot game is continuous. , The number of obtained balls obtained during the jackpot game currently being executed is counted and displayed. This is different from the prize ball number image G110 that displays the number of obtained balls cumulatively at the time of the jackpot. During the execution of the prize ball counting effect, the prize ball number image G110 is not updated.

  In addition, the display value of the board movable body 55k is a numerical value based on the prize ball acquired during a single jackpot game, and is not a number that is reset for each round game but the next value in one jackpot game. This value is cumulatively added in the round game. Therefore, in the prize ball counting effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), finishes the final round game in one jackpot game (the 16th round game in the jackpot game 3 of the present embodiment). The value of the display counter that has been added up to this point is displayed on the panel movable body 55k during the ending period of the jackpot game.

  After the end of the round game of the last round, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a jackpot ending effect in the ending period of the jackpot game. At the start of the ending period, the value of the prize ball number counter is added to the value of the cumulative counter.

  Specifically, in the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the prize ball number image G110 is displayed above the board movable body 55k, and the numerical value display is enlarged. At this time, the board movable body 55k may be moved to a position below the display position and above the initial position and at which the value of the display group 56 can be recognized by the player. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts a cumulative value update effect of updating the prize ball number image G110.

  In the cumulative value update effect, the display value of the board movable body 55k is counted down with the current display value as an initial value, and the display value of the prize ball number image G110 is the current display value obtained in the previous jackpot game. Is displayed as an initial value. At this time, the count-up display and the count-down display are synchronized by matching the addition pace of the prize ball number image G110 and the subtraction pace of the board movable body 55k. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), an effect image G116 in which the number moves from the board movable body 55k toward the prize ball number image G110 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereby, a new effect that gives a feeling that the numerical value displayed on the board movable body 55k (accessory) is absorbed by the numerical value displayed on the display unit 50a (liquid crystal) of the image display device 50 is provided. Become.

  As described above, the display value of the panel movable body 55k is the value of the display counter. The display counter does not count the prize balls when a prize is won when the special winning opening is in the closed state. Therefore, the value of the display counter is likely to be smaller than the value of the prize ball counter which is the actual number of obtained balls.

  FIG. 39 shows an example in which the value of the display counter becomes smaller than the value of the prize ball counter. FIG. 39 shows the relationship between the state of the first big winning opening 14, the outputs of various sensors, and the values of various counters in the first round of the big hit game 3. When the first special winning opening 14 is opened at the 1R, both the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter are 0 as shown in FIG. Then, after the first special winning opening 14 has been changed from the closed state to the open state, each time the first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a ball entering the first special winning opening 14, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 receives the prize. Both the ball number counter and the display counter add the number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment).

  In addition, during the big hit game, there is a possibility that the general winning opening 10 and the first starting opening 11 may also be won, and if the first big winning opening 14 is in an open state, the ball corresponding to each of the winning openings is corresponded. Also when the winning opening sensor detects, the number of prize balls is added to both the prize ball number counter and the display counter. That is, when the first special winning opening 14 is in the open state, all the winning balls are added to both the winning ball number counter and the display counter. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39 (Y), at the end of the first R, both the winning ball number counter and the display counter have the same value.

  On the other hand, in the interval between the 1R and 2R, the first winning port 14 is in a closed state. In this case, the number of prize balls based on the entry into each prize port is added to the prize ball counter. Are not added to the display counter. Therefore, the value of the prize ball number counter becomes larger than the value of the display counter by the number of prize balls based on the ball entry into each of the prize holes when the first special winning opening 14 is closed. For example, in FIG. 39, there is one ball in each of the general winning opening 10 and the first starting port 11 in the interval between the 1R and 2R, and 3 prize balls based on the ball entering the general winning opening 10 are shown. Since the prize ball based on the ball entering the first starting port 11 is 4, the value of the prize ball number counter becomes 7 larger than the value of the display counter as shown in FIG. 39 (Z).

  As described above, the value of the display counter may be smaller than the actual number of obtained balls, and the value of the display counter displayed on the board movable body 55k is added to the numerical value shown in the award ball number image G110. Even so, the value of the accumulation counter may not be reached. Therefore, in the cumulative value updating effect, the auxiliary effect image G117 in which the number moves toward the prize ball number image G110 from a place other than the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, a feeling that the numerical values other than the numerical value displayed on the panel movable body 55k (the accessory) are absorbed by the numerical values displayed on the display unit 50a (the liquid crystal) of the image display device 50 is generated. It can be an effect to compensate for the shortage.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (G), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues the cumulative value updating effect until the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes “0”. Then, after the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes “0” and the value of the accumulation counter is displayed in the award ball number image G110, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays the cumulative counter value suggestion image G118 that suggests that it has been obtained.

  By using the board movable body 55k arranged on the front surface of the image display device 50 to count up and display the number of obtained balls in one big hit game, a prize ball is obtained for the player. Satisfaction can be given. In particular, by performing the prize ball count effect with the jackpot symbol (in the present embodiment, for example, the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4) in which the assumed value of the number of acquired balls is larger than the other jackpot symbols, a large number of prize balls for the player. Can be given a feeling of being satisfied, and more effective production can be achieved.

8. Effects of Embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot game, the display counter is used to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15). The number of acquired balls is counted, and the value is displayed using the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k. By limiting the counting period of the display counter to the case where the special winning opening is in the open state as in this configuration, the counting based on the ball entering the general winning opening 10 or the first starting opening 11 during the execution of the jackpot game. Even if there is a prize ball, since the entry is not reflected in the display value if the ball is closed during the special winning opening, the difference between the final display value and the expected number of acquired balls during the jackpot game is Becomes smaller.

  When the difference between the number of acquired balls (display value) displayed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the assumed value of the acquired number of balls is large, for example, the number of acquired balls that greatly exceeds the assumed value, in which the player suspects false display, There are concerns about adverse effects such as inciting the gambling of players. On the other hand, if the number of acquired balls based on winning ports other than the winning port is not counted at all, the player may erroneously recognize that there is no prize ball from those winning ports, which may cause dissatisfaction. Like the display by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the counting target is limited to the number of acquired balls when the large winning opening is in the open state, and the difference between the display value and the assumed value is reduced, thereby achieving the above-described operation. The effect on players can be reduced.

  Note that the present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, naturally, the present invention can be variously modified and modified without departing from the gist thereof. In the above-described flowchart, the processing in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel within a range in which there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

  Further, in the embodiment, when performing the prize ball counting effect, the board movable body 55k is moved to the display position, but even in the initial position, the player can display the numerical value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k. If it is sufficiently visible, it is not necessary to move the board movable body 55k. Similarly, it is not necessary to move the board movable body 55k even when performing the estimated number preliminary notification effect. However, by moving the board movable body 55k, the player's attention can be gathered on the numeral display of the board movable body 55k, and it can be expected that a more effective effect can be achieved.

  In the embodiment, the panel movable body 55k is provided with the indicator group 56, and the number of award balls is displayed by each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 of the indicator group 56. Is not limited to the segment display. For example, a liquid crystal display device may be used. In this case, a liquid crystal display device may be provided on the panel movable body 55k, or an image of a display that displays the number of prize balls may be displayed on the image display device 50. Good. For example, an image corresponding to the display group 56 of the embodiment may be displayed on the image display device 50. That is, the assumed value may be displayed by the image display device 50, and the value of the display counter may be displayed by the image display device 50.

  Further, in the embodiment, during the prize ball counting effect, the initial value is set to 0, and the value is periodically counted up to the value of the display counter. However, the value may be periodically updated to the value of the display counter. Good. That is, the latest value of the display counter may be displayed every time the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is updated.

  In the embodiment, the estimated number of acquired balls is displayed by an image displayed on the display group 56 or the image display device 50 of the board movable body 55k before the prize ball counting effect is started. It is not necessary to display the estimated number in advance. Even if the estimated number is not displayed in advance, the player can grasp the estimated value in advance in a game manual or an introduction page of the gaming machine on the Internet. Therefore, even if the expected number is not displayed in advance, the counting period of the display counter is limited to the period in which the special winning opening is in the open state as in the embodiment, and the difference between the displayed value and the assumed value is reduced. Thus, it is possible to reduce the influence on the player as described above. However, since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the expected number in advance, the player becomes strongly conscious of the number of acquired balls, so that the present invention operates more suitably.

  The effect contents of the first winning effect and the effect contents of the second winning effect can be appropriately changed. Specifically, for example, instead of an image display effect using the image display device 50, an effect that suggests a prize to a winning opening by an operation of a structure may be used. In this case, the structure may be, for example, an electrically driven movable object driven upon detection of a prize by a sensor, or a non-electrically movable object which operates by receiving a load by a winning game ball ( For example, a so-called windmill) may be used.

  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. However, the so-called V winning machine (based on passing through the specific area 16 (V area) in the special winning opening). (A gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type gaming machine) that, once controlled to the high-probability state, continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. Gaming machine). Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a game machine of a sloppy type. That is, the invention described in the present specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the gaming characteristics of the gaming machines.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  In the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are used. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols which are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be performed 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 for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the gaming area 6 of the gaming 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 processing is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

  In the embodiment, while one of the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed, the other is not performed, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. The display may be performed in parallel.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs the basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but the control may 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.

  Note that a control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium that stores the computer program are also novel and useful.

9. Inventions shown in the above embodiments The above embodiments show inventions having the following configurations. In the description of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the invention are not limited to this appendix.

  The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the first invention has lottery means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, special figure 1 determination processing, special figure 2 determination processing) for performing a jackpot lottery, and entry of a game ball. The first winning opening (the first winning opening 14 and the second winning opening 15) with a prize ball, the open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, and the game ball entering the open state more than the open state. A jackpot game that executes a jackpot game that sets the first winning port to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when the first winning port that can be displaced to a difficult closed state and the jackpot is won by the lottery means. Means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, jackpot game control process), a second prize port (general prize port 10, starting port) accompanied by a prize ball by entering a game ball, and during execution of the jackpot game, 1st prize Counting means (display counter, display value updating processing) for counting the number of balls obtained based on the ball entry into the first winning opening and the second winning opening when is in the open state; (A movable board 55k, an image display device 50) capable of displaying the number of acquired balls counted by the above.

  When displaying the number of acquired balls during the jackpot game, a difference may occur between the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game and the display value of the actual acquired ball number. According to the first invention, during execution of the jackpot game, the number of acquired balls based on winning in each winning opening is counted, and the period for counting the acquired winning balls is limited to a case where the first winning opening is in an open state. By doing so, the difference between the estimated number of balls (display value) displayed on the acquired ball number display means and the expected number is reduced, and the effect on the player is reduced.

  In addition, when the winning ball is won by the lottery means, the acquired ball number display means, before the display of the acquired ball number is started, by entering the first winning port during the execution of the jackpot game. The expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out may be displayed (preliminary notification effect of the expected number). According to this configuration, by displaying the assumed value, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of excitement in obtaining a prize ball. On the other hand, since the assumed value is strongly impressed to the player before the acquired number of balls is displayed, the present invention, which can reduce the difference from the assumed value, suitably works.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the jackpot is won by the lottery means, before the acquired ball number display means starts displaying the acquired ball number, the gaming machine executes the jackpot game during the execution of the jackpot game. It is preferable to include an assumed value display means (acquired ball number image G114) for displaying an assumed value of the number of prize balls paid out by entering a ball into one winning port. Even with this configuration, by displaying the assumed value, the player can feel more excited about obtaining a prize ball. On the other hand, since the assumed value is strongly impressed to the player before the number of obtained balls is displayed, the present invention, which can reduce the difference from the assumed value, works properly.

  Further, the acquired ball number display means updates a display value which is a numerical value displayed on the acquired ball number display means at predetermined intervals during execution of the jackpot game, and at the update timing, the display value is When the number of acquired balls is smaller than the number of acquired balls counted by the counting means, a predetermined value may be added to the display value with the number of acquired balls as an upper limit. By adding the display value to the display value by a predetermined value at predetermined intervals, it is possible to give the player a sense of intermittently increasing payouts.

  Further, the acquired number-of-balls display means can be displaced to a first position (display position) which is easier for the player to visually recognize, and a second position (initial position) which is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the first position. When the jackpot is won by the lottery means, the display of the number of acquired balls may be started after moving from the second position to the first position. By moving the acquired ball number display means to the first position, the player's attention can be gathered on the display of the acquired ball number display means at the time of starting the display of the acquired ball number. I can expect that.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the types of jackpots to be won by the lottery means include a first jackpot (jackpot symbols 3 and 4) and a first jackpot during execution of the jackpot game. There is a second jackpot (small jackpot symbol 5) in which the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the ball is smaller than the first jackpot, and the acquired ball number display means determines the first jackpot by the lottery means. When winning, the acquired ball number is displayed, and when the second jackpot is won by the lottery means, the acquired ball number may not be displayed. By displaying the number of acquired balls when the first jackpot, which is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player, is won, a special feeling of winning the first jackpot can be given to the player.

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Claims (6)

Lottery means for jackpot lottery,
A first winning opening accompanied by a prize ball by entering a game ball, wherein the first prize port can be displaced into an open state in which the game ball easily enters and a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the open state. The first winning opening,
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game for setting the first winning port to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when the jackpot is won by the lottery means;
A second winning port with a prize ball by entering a game ball,
During execution of the jackpot game, when the first winning port is in the open state, counting means for counting the number of balls obtained based on the ball entering the first winning port and the second winning port,
Acquired ball number display means capable of displaying the acquired ball number counted by the counting means,
Comprising,
A gaming machine characterized by that: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The acquired number of balls display means,
When the jackpot is won by the lottery means, before the display of the number of acquired balls is started, an estimated value of the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the first winning port during execution of the jackpot game is displayed. Do
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
When the jackpot is won by the lottery means, a prize paid out by entering the first winning port during execution of the jackpot game before the acquired ball number display means starts displaying the acquired ball number. Estimated value display means for displaying an estimated value of the number of balls,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The acquired number of balls display means,
During the execution of the jackpot game, at a predetermined interval, a display value which is a numerical value displayed on the acquired ball number display means is updated, and at the update timing, the acquired ball number whose display value is counted by the counting means is updated. If smaller than, add a predetermined value to the display value with the number of obtained balls as the upper limit,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The acquired number of balls display means,
A first position that is easier for the player to visually recognize, and a second position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the first position,
When the jackpot has been won by the lottery means, after moving from the second position to the first position, the display of the number of obtained balls is started,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The types of jackpots to be won by the lottery means include a first jackpot and an assumed value of the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a ball into the first winning port during execution of the jackpot game. There is also a small second jackpot,
The acquired number of balls display means,
When the first jackpot is won by the lottery means, the number of obtained balls is displayed,
When the second jackpot is won by the lottery means, the acquired number of balls is not displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by that: