JP2018083087A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine contributing to improvement of game amusement through presentations.SOLUTION: A presentation control microcomputer 121 can perform a character A ready-to-win, after performing a development suggestion presentation. For the development suggestion presentation, a plurality of circular objects with identification information may be displayed, in a display part 50a of an image display device 50, in a combination suggesting a performance of the character A ready-to-win. The development suggestion presentation includes: a first development suggestion presentation in which the plurality of circular objects is displayed in a red color; and a second development suggestion presentation in which the plurality of circular objects is displayed in the red color and a green color in a mixed manner. When the first development suggestion presentation was performed and when the second development suggestion presentation was performed, probabilities at which a big win game is to be performed are different from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, a determination based on the establishment of the start condition is performed, and a special game (a big hit game) is performed based on the determination result. For example, a determination is made when a game ball wins (enters) a start opening, and a round game with a special winning opening is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display means after the symbols are changed and displayed, and is displayed to the player according to the symbol stop mode.

  Some gaming machines perform a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a special game (big hit game) will be played based on the result of the determination. For example, a step-up effect may be performed in which effects are produced in stages up to a predetermined stage according to a predetermined order.

JP 2012-176201 A

  There is room for improvement in the production based on the determination result. It is expected to improve the fun of gaming by installing improved performance.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through performance.

  The gaming machine disclosed in this specification uses determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and rendering means including predetermined display means based on the determination result. An effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect executing means may execute a pre-stage effect for displaying a plurality of objects on the display means, and the special game is performed after the pre-stage effect. A second stage effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the player is likely to be played. Each object of the plurality of objects includes identification information that can be identified by a player, and the first stage effect includes the plurality of objects. The identification information is a combination that suggests execution of the subsequent stage production, and the first front stage production in which the same color is included in all of the plurality of objects, and the identification of the plurality of objects. And a second front stage effect in which a part of the plurality of objects includes a different color, and the first front stage effect is executed and the first It is characterized in that the probability that the special game is performed is different between the case where the second stage effect is executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of the game through the production.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the movable device behind the board is operated, and (C) is movable up and behind the board. The front view of the production | presentation unit when an apparatus act | operates, (D) is a front view of the production | presentation unit when a board back lower movable apparatus and a board rear upper movable apparatus act | operate. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal production mode, probability variation production mode, and time-shortage production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of reach-less loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example until it becomes reach after the special figure change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a jackpot is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 35 is a specific example of the special figure variation effect of the first embodiment, and is a first explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. FIG. 35 is a specific example of the special figure variation effect of the first embodiment, and is a second explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. (A) is a development suggestion effect execution selection table, and (B) is a development suggestion effect color selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the development suggestion effect of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 39 is a specific example of the development suggestion effect of the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the development suggestion effect of 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

  A handle 82k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 82k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (the amount that the launching device 72 described later drives the launch solenoid 72s) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 82k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing a game ball supplied to the handle 82k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball launched by operating the handle 82k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first grand winning port 14, And the route | guide route | guided moderately to the 2nd big winning opening 15 etc. is comprised.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Basically, the sorting member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 16k. And only in the last round game (16R) of the big hit game mentioned later, distribution solenoid 16s can be energized and can change to the 2nd state.

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

  Note that only one of the first grand prize-winning device 14D and the second grand prize-winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

  In addition, two out-ports 19 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game region 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game region 6 are provided at the substantially lowermost portion of the game region 6. Yes.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 82k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 82k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information) for special drawing lottery and the like are acquired. Sometimes. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 (see FIG. 7) as special figure reservation. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first starting port 11 (referred to as a winning ball) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 105a (see FIG. 7) in the special figure storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 storage. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 105b (see FIG. 7) in the special figure storage unit 105 as a special figure 2 storage unit. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number) It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (numerical value information) for performing a normal symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the universal figure storage unit 106 (see FIG. 7) on the condition that the variable variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit 106 (the number of general map holds). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

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

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays and includes a display unit 50a that can display a 3D image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. In the game control microcomputer 101, a game ROM 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game for executing the program stored in the game ROM 103 CPU 102 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 game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a start winning command specification table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary game control table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 105 and the like.

  In addition, in the main control board 100, the game I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the information stored in the game RAM 104 are cleared by the game CPU 102. For this purpose, a RAM clear switch 119 is mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 is installed adjacent to the prize ball payout device 73, the ball payout payout device 74, and the card unit CU (pachinko gaming machine PY1 and can be lent based on information such as a prepaid card inserted therein. And the launching device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launching device 72 includes a handle 82k (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. The ball rental motor 74m of the ball rental device 74 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by a prize ball sensor 73a for counting. In addition, the paid-out rent is detected by a rent sensor 74a for counting.

  The handle 82k is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 82k. When the player operates the handle 82k (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 82k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 82k is connected to the handle 82k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 82k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. Note that in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 82k is maintained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (back panel upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear panel lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear panel lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 includes a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (panel rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, panel rear lower point. Light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode of the light emitting device 54Da and the rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) is created, and the frame lamp 53 (left frame) is generated according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission device 53L, right frame light emission device 53R) and panel lamp 54 (panel rear upper point light emission device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emission device 54Ub, panel rear lower point light emission device 54Da, panel rear lower surface light emission device 54Db) are controlled. . Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

3. Next, main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

  The usual pattern variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-time-short state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

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

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of the ordinary figure, and the winning symbol is stopped (derived) as a display result (result of the ordinary figure lottery).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination determines a jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11B when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. It is a judgment for. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components, such as the contents of jackpot, in other words, game benefits given to the player.

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

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

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

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

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” can be made different between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. It is. In the following, the result of reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is “reach with reach (generates reach)” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach ( "Reach is not generated)" is sometimes referred to as "no reach".

3-2-4. Special Figure Fluctuation Special judgment fluctuation pattern determination is a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a big hit or a loss. Is used to determine a variation pattern of the special figure variable display (special figure variation pattern). The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to a special figure variation time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. The special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) to be variably displayed as a judgment target, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is possible to associate with a type (first start port 11 / second start port 12). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2 are provided. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure 1 used in time-short state. There is a fluctuation pattern determination table (temporal special chart 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

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

  Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with a special figure variation production effect flow as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS.

  As shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure variation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed among the loses with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and the L reach, which is a type of reach, among the loses with reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is “L Loss fluctuation”, and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is “N lose fluctuation”, without reach. Such a special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”.

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

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

  That is, the prefetch determination table includes a first prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state, a first prefetch determination table used in the time-short state, and a second prefetch determination table used in the non-short-time state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time-short state. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot game

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

  The elements that constitute such a jackpot game (the jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the grand prize winning opening (the first grand prize winning opening 14 and the second big winning prize opening 15) is opened in each round game, Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each winning prize opening, opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

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

  Further, the number of times and the time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first grand prize winning port 14 and the second grand prize winning port 15, or using only one of them.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the sorting member 16k, the operating mode of the sorting member 16k can be referred to as an open / close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the sorting member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (the specific region 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the constant operation mode of the sorting member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16), In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of making the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Hereinafter, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4A). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing pattern”). The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

3-4. Game state

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

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

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

  In addition, the time reduction state can easily make the normal time change time shorter than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined. Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time-short state to be determined as a win in the hit determination than in the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-short state. Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

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

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

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win a win than the non-short-time state, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. Regarding the game according to the above, three points are set to be advantageous to the player, but the point set to be advantageous to the player may be a part of them.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low probability low base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time-short state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In the “hit game state”, the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed. Therefore, the non-short-time state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the gaming state described above or only a part thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. These are described to represent the ranges of the medium effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach (for example, SP loss fluctuation) after the winning or losing branch point, the background for SP reach is not performed without performing the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect in which a video in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the losing eyes, and the production with the losing eyes is performed as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1). The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content that the characters battle, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-5. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The movable body effect is an effect using a movable device such as the front panel movable device 55 or the rear panel movable device 56, and functions as an effect suggesting the development to a big hit expectation degree or SP reach.

  When developing from N-reach to SP-reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, first, the front-board movable device 55 is operated, and the front-front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front-front upper right movable body 55URk, and The lower front movable body 55Dk is united to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the rear panel movable device 56 is operated, and the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel movable body 56Dk are united and displayed in the display unit 50a. And the main character in front of the board, the upper movable body 55ULk in front of the board, the upper movable body 55URk in front of the board, and the lower movable body 55Dk in front of the board, and the main character in the normal state is covered.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front left upper movable body 55ULk, the front right upper movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it is extinguished throughout the entire display unit 50a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the front panel movable device 55 is activated again, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel lower movable body 55Dk are combined, The rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk that are integrated and integrated are covered.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 23E to 23F, the front panel movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the rear panel movable device 56 also returns to the normal standby state.

  When the movable device 56 after the board returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character transformed into the special state is displayed on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the SP reach is developed. The operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-6. Operation effect The pachinko machine PY1 performs an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the operation means such as the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect according to the operation of the operation means at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. It is possible. The operation promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect. Functions as a production.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), when the winning or losing branch point is reached in SP reach, a period during which the sword-shaped button 41 is effectively pressed (sword-shaped button operation effective period) is generated. Along with the generation of the effective period, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is performed. In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, the sword-type button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressed operation image) G32 representing an operation mode (ie, a pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword An image (operation effective period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective period) related to the operation of the mold button 41. The sword-shaped button operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period. . FIG. 26B shows a state in which a sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and a third of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  If the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is a special bonus fluctuation pattern (for example, SP big hit fluctuation), after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or The operation result effect is performed before the jackpot notification effect is performed after the remaining time of the operation effective period has expired without the sword-shaped button 41 being operated in the sword-shaped button operation effective period. As shown in FIG. 26 (C), the front panel movable device 55 is operated, and the front panel upper left movable body 55ULk, the front panel upper right movable body 55URk, and the front panel lower movable body 55Dk are combined to form the rear panel movable device. 56 operates, and the rear rear movable body 56Uk and the rear rear movable body 56Dk are united and integrated.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach lost (for example, SP loss fluctuation), even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, Alternatively, even if the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period is not reached without pressing the sword-shaped button 41, the operation result effect is not performed and the loss notification effect is performed. The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-7. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold where the special drawing lottery is not performed based on the result of the prefetch determination at an arbitrary timing of the special figure variation effect. Is possible. The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests the degree of jackpot expectation for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that expects a big hit before variable display of the special figure.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 11 and special figure 1 hold occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a hold image G114 indicating the number of special figure 1 holds indicates a jackpot expectation. Displayed in the display mode “☆”. There are a plurality of types of display modes with different display colors as the display modes that suggest the jackpot expectation. Here, blue, red, and gold are provided as modes for suggesting the jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation is set to increase in the order of blue <red <gold. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. The pre-reading effect is not limited to the display mode of the reserved image G114, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

[1. Main control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 28 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the gaming RAM 104, gaming CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are incremented by one and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 also captures a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35, and the game RAM 104 is used as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer.

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

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

  After the special operation process (S106), a sorting apparatus control process for controlling the sorting apparatus 16D is performed (S107).

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

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 28), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 106. Also, based on the current game state, determine the normal variation pattern and determine the normal variation pattern. Based on the normal variation time associated with the determined normal variation pattern, The general display 82 is started. Also, a normal symbol standby command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A) is used to determine whether the game is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state. The fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 13) is used to determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 holding number) stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information relating to the special figure 2, information relating to the jackpot determination result, information relating to the reach determination result, special figure fluctuation time information associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of special figure 2.

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

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 ( A) is used to determine whether the game is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). The jackpot symbol type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current gaming state. Using the fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 holding number) stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with information relating to special figure 1, information relating to the result of jackpot determination, information relating to the result of reach determination, information relating to the result of jackpot type determination, and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Includes information on special map fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of special figure 1.

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

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

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

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

[2-3-4. Big hit game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to finishing the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

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

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

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 30 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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

  When the random number seed update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). Further, the sub control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140 together with the sound output from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various effects by sound), and the lamp control circuit. 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light (perform various effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are activated (perform various effects according to the operation). Or).

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

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

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

  In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a or the sword-type button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is generated so that the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 emit light based on the production data created in the production data creation process, which will be described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is used to perform a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. Is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), the received command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), the effect data creation process (S4204), the image effect start process (S4205), the effect Mode setting processing (S4206) is sequentially performed.

  In the reception command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt process (S4010). In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the image effect start process, image data is transmitted to the image control board 140 in order to display an effect image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. That is, the image control board 140 controls display of the effect image based on the image data. In the effect mode setting process, the effect mode is set based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, based on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described above, the features of the present invention will be described in detail as a first embodiment. First, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the non-time-short state is set, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number performed in the special figure 1 determination process. Based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 33, 17 types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns of “THP001” to “THP009” and “THP011” to “THP018” can be determined as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined is assigned by a special figure variation pattern random number.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, six types of “THP001” to “THP006” can be determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. Of the six types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP003” to “THP006” are more easily determined than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, eight types of “THP011” to “THP018” can be determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. is there. Of the eight types of special figure 1 variation patterns, “THP016” is the least likely to be determined.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, three types of “THP007” to “THP009” can be determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. is there. Which one of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned according to the special figure 1 holding number. When the number of reserved special figure 1 is 0-2, it is easy to determine “THP007” having a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, and when the number of special figure 1 held is 3-4, “THP009” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34 to FIG. 39, effects that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the special figure variation effects will be described. First, the main effects will be described.

A. Normal variation This is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has been started.

B. Reach After “normal fluctuation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is “hit” or “losing”, it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since a reach effect such as “Character A Reach” or “Character B Reach” may be performed after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the reach effect will be performed.

C. Character A Reach This is an effect that may be performed after “Reach” is established. Since the case where the jackpot determination is “losing” is easier than when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the possibility of playing the jackpot game is high.

D. Character B Reach An effect that may be performed after “Reach” is established. Since the case where the jackpot determination is “losing” is easier than when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the possibility of playing the jackpot game is high. Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it is more difficult to play than “Character A Reach”, so that it is likely that the jackpot game is more likely to be played than “Character A Reach”. Function.

E. Pseudo 2 variation This effect is sometimes performed after “normal variation”. Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is “hit” or “losing”, it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot will be performed. In addition, since “Character A Reach”, “Character B Reach” or “Pseudo 3 Change” may be performed after that, “Character A Reach”, “Character B Reach” or “Pseudo 3 Change” may be performed. It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is sex.

F. Pseudo 3 variation This effect is sometimes performed after “Pseudo 2 variation”. Since the case where the jackpot determination is “losing” is easier than when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the possibility of playing the jackpot game is high. Further, since “Character A Reach” or “Character B Reach” may be performed after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that “Character A Reach” or “Character B Reach” may be performed. . Also, the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the “pseudo 3 variation” is performed after the “pseudo 2 variation” than when the “pseudo 3 variation” is not performed after the “pseudo 2 variation”. Therefore, the “pseudo 3 variation” also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a big hit game will be played than the “pseudo 2 variation”.

G. Development suggestion effect This is an effect that may be performed in “normal variation”, “pseudo 2 variation”, or “pseudo 3 variation”. "Reach", "Character A Reach" or "Character B Reach" may occur afterwards, suggesting that "Reach", "Character A Reach" or "Character B Reach" may be performed It functions as an effect. In addition, when “normal fluctuation” or “pseudo 2 fluctuation” is performed, since “pseudo 3 fluctuation” may be performed after that, an effect suggesting that “pseudo 3 fluctuation” may be performed. Also works.

  Next, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production will be described in detail. Here, the description will focus on the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, but according to the display of the effect image, a light effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and a sound effect using the speaker 52, Is executed.

  First, the special figure fluctuation effect for the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP004” and “THP014” will be described. These special figure 1 fluctuation patterns are associated with "pseudo 3 / character A big hit fluctuation" and "pseudo 3 / character A loss fluctuation" (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). The special figure variation effects of “Pseudo 3 / Character A Big Hit Variation” and “Pseudo 3 / Character A Loss Variation” are mainly composed of “Normal Variation → Pseudo 2 Variation → Pseudo 3 Variation → Leach → Character A Reach”. The effect flow is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  In the special figure variation effect of “Pseudo 3 / Character A big hit variation” and “Pseudo 3 / Character A loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the variation of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 on the display unit 50a. Along with the display, “normal fluctuation” is performed in which the fluctuation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 composed of numbers different from the left effect symbol EZ1 is horizontal at the approximately vertical center position. Temporarily stopped side by side in the direction, and then the medium effect symbol EZ2 (here, “NEXT” symbol) suggesting that “pseudo fluctuation” is to be performed, temporarily stops in line in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction. Then, “pseudo 2 variation” is performed in which the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is resumed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are continuously displayed without being temporarily stopped.

  In the “pseudo 2 variation”, as shown in FIG. 34C, a pseudo 2 image G4 representing that “pseudo 2 variation” is performed on the display unit 50a together with the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. (“× 2” image) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 comprising numbers different from the left effect symbol EZ1 is horizontal at the approximately vertical center position. Temporarily stopped side by side in the direction, and then the medium effect symbol EZ2 (here, “NEXT” symbol) suggesting that “pseudo fluctuation” is to be performed, temporarily stops in line in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction. Then, “pseudo 3 fluctuation” is performed in which the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is resumed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are continuously displayed without being temporarily stopped.

  In the “pseudo 3 variation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the pseudo 3 image G5 indicating that the “pseudo 3 variation” is performed on the display unit 50a together with the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. (“× 3” image) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately vertical center position, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 composed of the same numbers as the left effect symbol EZ1 is horizontal at the approximately vertical center position. “Leach” is established by temporarily stopping along the direction, and “Character A reach” is performed.

  In “Character A Reach”, as shown in FIG. 35A, a background image dedicated to Character A Reach (Character A Reach Background Image G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and “Character A Reach” is started. An image G6 (an image of “Defeat the enemy!”) And an image G7 (an image of the teammate character A) are displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35B, a scene in which the enemy character and the teammate character A battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereafter, a “sword-shaped button operation effect” in which a valid period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective is performed (see FIG. 26).

  After the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 3 / character A big hit variation”, as shown in FIG. The winning scene is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 3 / character A loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the scene where the ally character A is defeated in the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss.

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP003” and “THP013” will be described. These special figure 1 variation patterns are associated with “pseudo 2 / character A big hit variation” and “pseudo 2 / character A loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special drawing variation effects of “Pseudo 2 / Character A Big Hit Variation” and “Pseudo 2 / Character A Loss Variation”, the production flow mainly consists of “Normal Variation → Pseudo 2 Variation → Leach → Character A Reach” is executed. (Second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  In the special drawing variation effects of “Pseudo 2 / Character A Jackpot Fluctuation” and “Pseudo 2 / Character A Loss Fluctuation”, “Pseudo 3 / Character A Jackpot Variation” 3 / Character A Loss Fluctuation ”(FIGS. 34A to 34C, FIG. 34F, FIG. 35A to FIG. 35B, FIG. 35C) (D)). That is, in the “pseudo 2 variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately central position in the vertical direction. Is temporarily stopped and “reach” is established, and “character A reach” is performed (the medium effect design EZ2 indicating that “pseudo variation” is performed is not temporarily stopped).

  Then, after the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 2 / Character A jackpot variation”, the scene where the ally character A has won the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (see FIG. 35C). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Pseudo 2 / Character A Loss Variation”, a scene in which the teammate character A has lost the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the small symbol KZ1. , KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (see FIG. 35D).

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP001” and “THP011” will be described. These special figure 1 fluctuation patterns are associated with “Character A jackpot fluctuation” and “Character A loss fluctuation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special figure fluctuation effects of “Character A jackpot fluctuation” and “Character A loser fluctuation”, an effect flow mainly consisting of “normal fluctuation → reach → character A reach” is executed (from the right side of the table in FIG. 33). Second column).

  In the special figure variation effects of “Character A jackpot variation” and “Character A loss variation”, “Pseudo 3 / Character A jackpot variation”, “Pseudo variation” are not performed except that “Pseudo 2 variation” and “Pseudo 3 variation” are not performed. 3 / Character A Loss Fluctuation "(FIG. 34 (A), FIG. 34 (F), FIG. 35 (A) to FIG. 35 (B), FIG. 35 (C) or (D)). That is, in the “normal fluctuation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction. Temporarily stop and “reach” is established, and “character A reach” is performed (the medium effect design EZ2 suggesting that “pseudo variation” is performed is not temporarily stopped).

  Then, after the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character A jackpot variation”, the scene where the ally character A has won the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (see FIG. 35C). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character A loss variation”, a scene in which the teammate character A is defeated by the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and so on. KZ3 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (see FIG. 35D).

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP006” and “THP016” will be described. These special figure 1 variation patterns are associated with “pseudo 3 / character B big hit variation” and “pseudo 3 / character B loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). The special figure variation effects of “Pseudo 3 / Character B big hit variation” and “Pseudo 3 / Character B loss variation” mainly consist of “Normal variation → Pseudo 2 variation → Pseudo 3 variation → Leach → Character B reach”. The effect flow is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  In the special drawing variation effects of “Pseudo 3 / Character B jackpot variation” and “Pseudo 3 / Character B loss variation”, “Pseudo 3 / Character” is performed except that “Character B reach” is performed instead of “Character A reach”. It is the same production flow as “A big hit variation” and “Pseudo 3 / Character A loss variation” (FIGS. 34A to 34F). In other words, in the “pseudo 3 variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction. The temporary stop is performed to establish “reach”, and “character B reach” is performed.

  In “Character B Reach”, as illustrated in FIG. 36A, a background image dedicated to Character B reach (character B reach background image G116) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and “Character B reach” is started. An image G8 (an image of “Destroy the enemy!”) And an image G9 (an image of the teammate character B) are displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36B, a scene in which the enemy character and the teammate character B battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereafter, a “sword-shaped button operation effect” in which a valid period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective is performed (see FIG. 26).

  After the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “pseudo 3 / character B big hit fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. The winning scene is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 3 / character B loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), a scene in which the teammate character B is defeated in the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss.

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP005” and “THP015” will be described. These special figure 1 fluctuation patterns are associated with “pseudo 2 / character B big hit fluctuation” and “pseudo 2 / character B loss fluctuation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special drawing variation effects of “Pseudo 2 / Character B big hit variation” and “Pseudo 2 / Character B loss variation”, an effect flow mainly consisting of “Normal variation → Pseudo 2 variation → Leach → Character B reach” is executed. (Second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  In the special-fluctuation fluctuation effects of “Pseudo 2 / Character B jackpot fluctuation” and “Pseudo 2 / Character B loss fluctuation”, “Pseudo 3 / Character B jackpot fluctuation”, “Pseudo”, except that “Pseudo 3 fluctuation” is not performed 3 / Character B Loss Fluctuation ”(FIG. 34 (A) to FIG. 34 (C), FIG. 34 (F), FIG. 36 (A) to FIG. 36 (B), FIG. 36 (C) or (D)). That is, in the “pseudo 2 variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately central position in the vertical direction. Is temporarily stopped and “reach” is established, and “character B reach” is performed (the medium effect design EZ2 indicating that “pseudo variation” is performed is not temporarily stopped).

  Then, after the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 2 / character B big hit variation”, the scene where the ally character B has won the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (see FIG. 36C). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Pseudo 2 / Character B Loss Variation”, a scene in which the teammate character B has lost the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the small symbol KZ1. , KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (see FIG. 36D).

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP002” and “THP012” will be described. These special figure 1 fluctuation patterns are associated with “Character B jackpot fluctuation” and “Character B loss fluctuation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special figure fluctuation production of “Character B jackpot fluctuation” and “Character B loss fluctuation”, an effect flow mainly consisting of “normal fluctuation → reach → character A reach” is executed (from the right side of the table in FIG. 33). Second column).

  In the special figure variation effects of “Character B jackpot variation” and “Character B loss variation”, “Pseudo 3 / Character B jackpot variation”, “Pseudo” are not performed except that “Pseudo 2 variation” and “Pseudo 3 variation” are not performed. 3 / Character B Loss Fluctuation "(FIG. 34 (A), FIG. 34 (F), FIG. 36 (A) to FIG. 36 (B), FIG. 36 (C) or (D)). That is, in the “normal fluctuation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction. Temporarily stop and “reach” is established, and “character B reach” is performed (the medium effect design EZ2 suggesting that “pseudo variation” is performed is not temporarily stopped).

  Then, after the “sword-shaped button operation effect”, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character B jackpot variation”, the scene where the ally character B has won the battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (see FIG. 36C). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character B loss variation”, a scene in which the teammate character B is defeated in battle is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and so on. KZ3 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (see FIG. 36D).

  Next, the special figure fluctuation effect for the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP017” will be described. This special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is associated with “pseudo 2 loss fluctuation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special figure variation effect of “pseudo 2 loss variation”, an effect flow mainly including “normal variation → pseudo 2 variation → reach” is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  The special drawing variation effect of “Pseudo-2 Loss Fluctuation” is the same production flow as “Pseudo-3 / Character A Loss Variation” except that “Pseudo-3 Variation” and “Character A Reach” are not performed (FIG. 34 ( (A) to FIG. 34 (C), FIG. 34 (F)). That is, in the “pseudo 2 variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately central position in the vertical direction. The temporary stop is performed to establish “reach”, and “character A reach” is not performed, but the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (FIG. 20). (See (F)).

  Next, the special figure fluctuation effect for the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP018” will be described. This special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is associated with “reach loss fluctuation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 33). In the special figure variation effect of “reach loss variation”, an effect flow mainly including “normal variation → reach” is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 33).

  The special drawing variation effect of “reach lose variation” is the same effect flow as “character A lose variation” except that “character A reach” is not performed (FIGS. 34A and 34F). That is, in the “normal fluctuation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is aligned in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction. The temporary stop is established and “reach” is established, and “character A reach” is not performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (FIG. 20 ( F)).

  Next, the “development suggestion effect” will be described in detail. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute “development suggestion effect” in “normal fluctuation”, “pseudo 2 fluctuation”, or “pseudo 3 fluctuation”. In the “development suggestion effect”, three circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD that can be rotated and displayed are displayed on the display unit 50a. Each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD is provided with identification information (for example, characters and symbols) that can be identified by the player, and identification information when rotation of all the circular objects 200U, 200LD, 200RD is stopped. It is possible to suggest an effect to be performed later by the combination pattern.

  There are six types of identification information attached to each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD: “join”, “continue”, “good”, “machine”, “A”, and “B”. The display colors of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD are red and green. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the development suggestion effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 37A to execute “normal change”, “pseudo 2 change”, and “pseudo 3 change”. The “development suggestion effect” is executed, and the combination pattern of identification information displayed when the rotation of each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD is stopped is determined.

  When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character A jackpot variation” or “Character A loss variation”, execution of “Development suggestion effect” can be determined only in “Normal variation”. In the “development suggestion effect” here, when determining a pattern including “good” and “machine” as a combination pattern of identification information, when determining a pattern in which all are “A”, There is.

  When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Character B big hit variation” or “Character B loss variation”, execution of “Development suggestion effect” can be determined only in “Normal variation”. In the “development suggestion effect” here, when determining a pattern that includes “good” and “machine” as a combination pattern of identification information, when determining a pattern that is all “B”, There is.

  If the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “Pseudo 2 / Character A jackpot variation” or “Pseudo 2 / Character A loss variation”, the execution of “Development suggestion effect” is determined for “Normal variation” and “Pseudo 2 variation”. Is possible. In “Development suggestion effect” in “normal variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. Also, in the “Development suggestion effect” in “Pseudo 2 fluctuation”, when a pattern including “good” and “machine” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information, a pattern in which all are “A” And when to decide.

  When the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “Pseudo 3 / Character A jackpot variation” or “Pseudo 3 / Character A loss variation”, “Normal suggestion”, “Pseudo 2 variation” and “Pseudo 3 variation” Execution of “production” can be determined. In “Development suggestion effect” in “normal variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. In addition, in the “development suggestion effect” in “pseudo 2 variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. In addition, in the “development suggestion effect” in the “pseudo 3 variation”, when a pattern including “good” and “machine” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information, a pattern in which all are “A” And when to decide.

  If the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is "Pseudo 2 / Character B jackpot fluctuation" or "Pseudo 2 / Character B loss fluctuation", the execution of "Development suggestion effect" is determined for "Normal fluctuation" and "Pseudo 2 fluctuation" Is possible. In “Development suggestion effect” in “normal variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. Also, in “Development suggestion effect” in “Pseudo 2 fluctuation”, when a pattern including “good” and “machine” is determined as a pattern of combination of identification information, a pattern in which all are “B” And when to decide.

  When the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Pseudo 3 / Character B jackpot fluctuation” or “Pseudo 3 / Character B loss fluctuation”, the “Normal suggestion”, “Pseudo 2 fluctuation” and “Pseudo 3 fluctuation” Execution of “production” can be determined. In “Development suggestion effect” in “normal variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. In addition, in the “development suggestion effect” in “pseudo 2 variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. In addition, in the “progressive suggestion effect” in the “pseudo-3 variation”, when a pattern including “good” and “machine” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information, a pattern in which all are “B” is determined. And when to decide.

  When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 2 loss variation”, it is possible to determine the execution of “development suggestion effect” in “normal variation” and “pseudo 2 variation”. In “Development suggestion effect” in “normal variation”, a pattern including “continuation” and “continuation” is determined as a combination pattern of identification information. In addition, in “Development suggestion effect” in “Pseudo 2 variation”, when the pattern including “good” and “machine” is determined as the pattern of the combination of identification information, some or all of them are different. (For example, “A”, “B”, “continuation”, “good”, “good”, “continuation”, etc.).

  When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “reach loss variation”, execution of “development suggestion effect” can be determined only in “normal variation”. In the "Development Suggestion Effect" here, as the pattern of the combination of identification information, when determining a pattern that includes "good" and "machine", determine a pattern that is partly or entirely different. There is a time.

  When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation”, execution of “development suggestion effect” can be determined only in “normal fluctuation”. In the “development suggestion effect” here, a pattern that is partly or entirely different from each other is determined as a combination pattern of identification information.

  Here, the role of the combination pattern of identification information displayed when the rotation of each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD is stopped will be described.

  The “development suggestion effect” in which the rotation of each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD stops in a pattern in which the combination of identification information includes “good” and “machine” is performed when “reach” is subsequently established. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that “reach” is established.

  The “development suggestion effect” in which the rotation of each circular object 200U, 200LD, and 200RD stops in a pattern in which the combination of identification information includes “continuation” and “continuation” is followed by “pseudo 2 variation” or “pseudo 3 variation”. Since it is performed in the case where the “pseudo 2 variation” or “pseudo 3 variation” is performed, it functions as an effect.

  The “development suggestion effect” in which the rotation of each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD stops in a pattern in which the combination of identification information is all “A” is performed when the “character A reach” is subsequently developed. It functions as an effect suggesting that “Character A Reach” is performed.

  The “development suggestion effect” in which the rotation of each circular object 200U, 200LD, and 200RD stops in a pattern in which the combination of identification information is all “B” is performed when the character object is subsequently developed into “Character B reach”. It functions as an effect suggesting that “Character B Reach” is performed.

  The “development suggestion effect” in which the rotation of each circular object 200U, 200LD, and 200RD stops in a pattern in which the combination of the identification information is disjointed is followed by “pseudo 2 variation”, “pseudo 3 variation”, and “character A reach”. And “Character B Reach” does not develop into any of the “character B reach”. Moreover, since it may be performed when “reach” is subsequently established, it also functions as an effect suggesting that “reach” may be established.

  Next, the contents of the “development suggestion effect” will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 39.

  FIG. 38A to FIG. 38C are diagrams showing a state of “development suggestion effect”. Here, “normal fluctuation” will be described as an example. In “normal variation”, as shown in FIG. 38A, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are variably displayed on the display unit 50a are reduced and displayed as shown in FIG. 38B. It is displayed in the lower right part of 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 38C, three circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD are rotated and displayed in the display space generated in the central portion of the display unit 50a. Thereafter, the rotation of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD is stopped on the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the rotation is stopped in a state where “good” and “machine” are included in any two of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD. Here, the upper circular object 200U stops at a green “A”, the left circular object 200LD stops at a green “good”, and the right circular object 200RD stops at a red “machine”.

  FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the rotation is stopped in a state where any two of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD include “continuation” and “continuation”. Here, the upper circular object 200U stops at a green “B”, the left circular object 200LD stops at a green “joint”, and the right circular object 200RD stops at a green “continuation”.

  FIG. 39C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the rotation is stopped in a state where all of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD are “A”, and FIG. 39D is a diagram illustrating the circular objects 200U, 200LD. , 200RD is a view showing a state in which the rotation is stopped in a state where all of the 200RD are “B”. Here, all the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD are displayed in red.

  FIG. 39E is a diagram illustrating a state in which the rotation is stopped in a parted or different state of each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD. Here, the upper circular object 200U stops at a red “good”, the left circular object 200LD stops at a red “joint”, and the right circular object 200RD stops at a green “B”.

  In addition, when executing the “development suggestion effect”, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the development suggestion effect color selection table shown in FIG. 37B to stop the rotation of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD. Determine the display color.

  In the case of a combination pattern of identification information including “good” and “machine”, if the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of determining all display colors to red is 40% and all display colors are green The ratio for determining the display color is 35%, the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 25%, and when the result of the jackpot determination is lost, the ratio for determining all the display colors to be red is 25%. The ratio for determining all the display colors to be green is 25%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 50%.

  In the case of a combination pattern of identification information that includes “continuation” and “continuation”, if the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of determining all display colors to red is 40%, and all display colors are green. The ratio for determining the display color is 35%, the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 25%, and when the result of the jackpot determination is lost, the ratio for determining all the display colors to be red is 25%. The ratio for determining all the display colors to be green is 25%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 50%.

  In the case of a combination pattern of identification information that is all “A”, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of determining all display colors to red is 40% and the ratio of determining all display colors to green Is 35%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 25%. When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the ratio for determining all the display colors to be red is 10% for all the displays. The ratio for determining the color to be green is 10%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 80%.

  In the case of a combination pattern of identification information that is all “B”, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of determining all display colors to red is 40% and the ratio of determining all display colors to green Is 35%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 25%. When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the ratio for determining all the display colors to be red is 10% for all the displays. The ratio for determining the color to be green is 10%, and the ratio for determining the display color in which red and green are mixed is 80%.

  In the case of a pattern of combination of identification information that is a discrete pattern that is determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, only the display color in which red and green are mixed is determined.

  Here, the role of the display color displayed when the rotation of each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD is stopped will be described.

  Since the “development suggestion effect” in which red and green are mixed is easy to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, it functions as an effect that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game is low.

  “Development suggestion effect”, which is all green, is easier to perform than “development suggestion effect” in which red and green are mixed when the result of jackpot determination is a big hit. It functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed rather than an “implying effect”.

  "Development suggestion effect" in which all the red color is more than "development suggestion effect" in which red and green are mixed when the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, or "development suggestion effect" in which all is green Because it is easy to be performed, it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played, rather than the “development suggestion effect” in which red and green are mixed, or the “development suggestion effect” in which everything is green .

  Note that the display color when rotation of each circular object 200U, 200LD, and 200RD is stopped may be red or green for the display color of the identification information, or red or green for the display color other than the identification information. .

Second Embodiment
Hereinafter, based on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described above, the features of the present invention will be described in detail as a second embodiment. In the description of the second embodiment, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Since the content of the “development suggestion effect” is mainly different from that of the first embodiment, the “development suggestion effect” will be described in detail.

  When the game control microcomputer 101 starts the special figure variation effect, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 as shown in FIG.

  When the timing for performing the “development suggestion effect” is reached after the start of the special symbol variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are reduced while the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed, and the display unit 50a. Display at the top of. As a result, a display space is generated at the center of the display unit 50a. Then, four circular objects are framed in from the four corners of the display unit 50a.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40B, the first circular object 300LU is at the upper left, the second circular object 300RU is at the upper right, the third circular object 300LD is at the lower left, and the fourth circular object 300RD is at the lower right. Respectively. Each circular object 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD is drawn with characters or symbols, but is rotated so that it is difficult to read any characters or symbols. Each circular object 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD may be any object that can be imaged to rotate, and includes, for example, a ball, a plate, a frame, and an umbrella. Moreover, it does not necessarily need to be circular, and any object on which characters or symbols are drawn may be used. Also, the four objects do not necessarily have the same shape, and each object may have a different shape. Also, the number of objects is not limited to four, but may be plural. In addition, it is only necessary that characters or symbols are difficult to read, and the display is not limited to rotation display, and may be, for example, blinking display or mosaic display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40C, the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are stopped and displayed. Thereby, the character or symbol drawn in each circular object 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD is decided. In the “development suggestion effect” of the second embodiment, a character string that makes sense by combining characters or symbols drawn in the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD is completed. Indicates success. For example, when the name of the hero character is completed by the character string indicated by the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD (for example, the name of the hero character is “LOGO”, as shown in FIG. 40C, the first circle When “L” is displayed on the object 300LU, “O” is displayed on the second circular object 300RU, “G” is displayed on the third circular object 300LD, and “O” is displayed on the fourth circular object 300RD, the character string “LOGO” is displayed. Is completed), as shown in FIG. 40D, it is developed into a “battle effect”. It should be noted that as a character string that makes sense, it is only necessary to allow the player to recognize the success of the “development suggestion effect” by the combination, for example, “Gekiatsu”, “Chance”, “Hatten”, “Keizok” Applicable. In addition, a character string suitable for a model motif (for example, “Makai no Hoshi”, “Golden Knight”) is applicable.

  When the “battle effect” is started, an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight is displayed on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50. And since the special figure variation effect pattern shown in FIG. 40 is a scenario for notifying that the jackpot has been won, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), an image in which the main character wins the enemy character is displayed on the image display device. 50 display units 50a. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 40 (F), a combination of effect symbols for notifying the winner of the jackpot is displayed on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50.

  Here, the above-mentioned “development suggestion effect” will be described in detail. In the “development suggestion effect” of the second embodiment, circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are respectively made to appear from the four corners of the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. When the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are made to appear, the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD may be made to appear sequentially or at once.

  After the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are introduced, first, as shown in FIG. 41 (B01), the first circular object 300LU is stopped and displayed, and characters or symbols drawn on the first circular object 300LU are displayed. indicate. Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (B02), the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops and displays the second circular object 300RU, and displays characters or symbols drawn on the second circular object 300RU. Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (B03), the third circular object 300LD is stopped and displayed, and characters or symbols drawn on the third circular object 300LD are displayed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 41C or FIG. 41C00, the fourth circular object 300RD is stopped and displayed, and characters or symbols drawn on the fourth circular object 300RD are displayed. Note that, in a scenario where a “development suggestion effect” is successful, such as a special figure variation effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), a character string that makes sense by a combination of characters and symbols that are stopped and displayed is used. When characters or symbols are displayed on the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD, and a scenario that fails in the “development suggestion effect” (for example, a scenario that does not develop into a battle effect) is selected, FIG. 41 (C00) As shown, characters or symbols are displayed on the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD so as not to form a character string that makes sense by a combination of characters or symbols that are stopped and displayed. Then, after displaying a character string meaning “successful development effect”, the “battle effect” effect is started. On the other hand, after displaying the character string meaning that the “development suggestion effect” fails, the special figure variation effect is terminated and the next special diagram variation effect is started.

<Effects of First Embodiment and Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described.

(1) After the “development suggestion effect”, there is a possibility that the jackpot game is likely to be played. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the “development suggestion effect”.

(2) Since the development destination differs depending on the combination of the circular objects stopped in the “development suggestion effect”, it is possible to notify the player of the development destination in advance.

(3) Since the probability that a jackpot game is played differs depending on the color of the circular object stopped in the “development suggestion effect”, it is possible to make the player feel anxious before the effect develops.

(4) Since a character string that makes sense is formed as a combination of circular objects stopped in the “development suggestion effect”, it is possible to easily inform the player of the development destination.

<Modification of the first embodiment and the second embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably. In addition, technical features in the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

  The circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD) may be stopped collectively or sequentially. When stopping sequentially, it is easier for the player to check one character at a time, making it easier to imagine a completed character string, and allowing the player to expect whether the character string will be meaningful. Note that the order of stopping can be changed as appropriate. Further, the order of stopping may be fixed or variable depending on a lottery or scenario.

  Further, the number of characters or symbols drawn in each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD) is not limited to one, and there may be a plurality. Even when there are a plurality of characters, the characters or symbols therein may be selectively displayed when the operation is stopped. If there are a plurality of characters, the rotation speed is set so that the characters can be recognized, and if one character or symbol is selected like roulette, it is determined whether the character string becomes meaningful to the player. It can be expected to be easy to understand.

  In addition, when succeeding in the “development suggestion effect”, it is not always necessary to combine all the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD) to make a meaningful character string, and at least two of them If it becomes a character string that makes sense by combination, there may be a case where the “development suggestion effect” is a success. For example, when the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD) are stopped, the character strings appear to be separated at first glance, and then the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, and 300LD). , 300RD), the player may be able to recognize the success of the "development suggestion effect" by displaying a character string that makes sense with a part of the characters displayed in a recognizable manner. In this case, since the “development suggestion effect” is announced in the procedure of appearing as if the “development suggestion effect” is actually failed, the interest of the “development suggestion effect” is enhanced.

  As a display recognizable by the player, it is conceivable to highlight a circular object of a meaningful character string. As a mode for displaying the key, it is conceivable that a meaningful character or symbol is enlarged or blinked.

  In addition, a character string that makes sense may be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by a combination of characters or symbols drawn on the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD) and colors related thereto. For example, the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are displayed separately in a first color group (circular objects 300LU, 300RD) and a second color group (circular objects 300RU, 300LD). That is, the background color for characters or symbols is divided. As in the past, the circular objects 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD are stopped and characters or symbols are displayed respectively. Then, when characters or symbols are combined for each group and a character string that makes sense in at least one group is completed, the “development suggestion effect” is regarded as successful. By color-coding, the player can easily understand that there is a character string that makes sense in a part of each circular object 300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD.

  The distinction between colors is not limited to the circular object itself (the background color of characters or symbols), and the colors of characters or symbols may be changed. Further, when a plurality of characters or symbols are drawn in one circular object, the colors of individual characters or symbols drawn in one circular object may be changed. For example, a plurality of characters or symbols are drawn on each of the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD), and each character has a different color. When rotating each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD), only a part of each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD) is displayed. One character or symbol is displayed while switching. Then, one character or symbol is stopped and displayed on a part of each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD) displayed. In this case, the player does not know in which color each circular object is stopped and displayed, and can enjoy and wait for which character or symbol in which color, like roulette.

  In addition, there may be a case where a meaningful character string is completed in a plurality of groups. For example, the circular objects 200U, 200LD, and 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, and 300RD) are displayed separately in a first color group and a second color group, and the first color group makes sense. The character string may be completed, and a character string that makes sense even in the second color group may be completed.

In addition, when grouping by color, a character string that makes sense by combining a plurality of groups may be completed. For example, each circular object 200U, 200LD, 200RD (300LU, 300RU, 300LD, 300RD) is displayed separately in a first color group and a second color group, and the first color group makes sense. A character string that does not make sense even in the second color group, and a character string that makes sense with a combination of the first color group and the second color group is completed. May be. Thus, even if it seems that it does not make sense at first glance if it is distinguished for each group, the interesting development of the “development suggestion effect” is improved by the fact that a meaningful character string is completed.

  It is assumed that the character string of the first color group and the character string of the second color group each make sense, and further, the character string that combines the first color group and the second color group also makes sense. Also good.

  Further, when performing “development suggestion effect” a plurality of times within one special figure variation effect, it is possible not to select a type having a reliability lower than the reliability displayed previously. For example, when a character string is completed with a red circular object in “Development Suggestion Effect”, the type is selected so that the character string is not completed with a circular object other than red in the subsequent “Development Suggestion Effect”. May be.

  Further, in the case of the success of the “development suggestion effect”, the next development of the “development suggestion effect” may be suggested depending on whether it is arranged in the same color or a combination of different colors. For example, in the case of developing into a battle effect, the character strings may be arranged in the same color and completed, and in the case of repeating the “development suggestion effect” without developing into the battle effect, the character string may be completed with a combination of different colors.

  Further, instead of the circular object, the “development suggestion effect” may be performed using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

  Further, “development suggestion effect” may be performed based on the start winning command. In this case, it is possible to inform the player of the development destination from an earlier stage.

<Other changes>
Hereinafter, with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described.

  In the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, instead of the three symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are used. You may make it comprise with symbols other than three. For example, you may provide two symbols divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one symbol common in special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device that displays a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

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

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

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

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

<Other inventions disclosed in the second embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the description of the invention A, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A6.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
The entrance (first start port 11, second start port 12),
An acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on a game ball entering the entrance,
Lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery using the lottery information;
Display means for stopping and displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the lottery lottery result after the variable display,
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) for executing a suggestion effect in a stepwise manner based on a command based on the lottery information during the variation display of the identification symbol by the display means;
With
In the suggestion production,
Display multiple objects, each object displays identification information indicated by letters or symbols,
When the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects is displayed in a predetermined combination, the process proceeds to the next stage,
When displaying the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects in the predetermined combination,
When the color of the identification information or the color of the background on which the identification information is displayed is a combination that aligns all,
When the color of the identification information or the background color for displaying the identification information is a combination of different colors,
There is,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
In the gaming machine according to the invention A1,
In the suggestion production,
When displaying the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects in the predetermined combination,
When the color of the identification information or the background color on which the identification information is displayed is aligned in all of the plurality of objects, and the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects is combined to form the predetermined combination;
When the color of the identification information or the color of the ground on which the identification information is displayed is aligned in a part of the plurality of objects, and only the identification information with the color aligned is used as the predetermined combination;
There is,
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
In the gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
In the suggestion production,
When displaying the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects in the predetermined combination and aligning all the colors of the identification information displayed in the predetermined combination or the background color on which the identification information is displayed,
When displaying in the first color,
Displaying in a second color different from the first color;
There is,
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
In the gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A3,
The production execution means
In the next stage after displaying the identification information in the predetermined combination, an effect corresponding to the meaning of the predetermined combination is executed.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A5,
In the gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A4,
In the suggestion production,
Displaying the identification information for each object while switching, and then stopping and displaying one of the identification information,
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A6,
In the gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A5,
In the suggestion production,
For the plurality of objects, the identification information is sequentially displayed so as to be visible.
It is characterized by that.

  In addition, according to the invention A, the gaming machine described in JP 2012-176201 A as a prior art document has an interest in the notice effect in the gaming machine that executes the notice effect for the problem described below. There is an effect that a technology for enhancing the performance is realized. In a pachinko gaming machine representing a gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a gaming ball wins a predetermined entrance. Then, when the jackpot is won, after the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the identification symbol indicating the jackpot winning is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot game is executed in which a round game for opening the big winning opening is performed a plurality of times. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine, a notice effect that notifies the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is performed before the identification symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. As the notice effect, a step-up effect is known in which a plurality of effects up to a predetermined stage are performed step by step according to a predetermined order. In the conventional notice effect, there are those that announce the degree of expectation by the difference in characters such as “Gekiatsu” and “Chance”, and the degree of expectation due to the difference in characters is recognized to some extent by the player. Therefore, although it is a production that is easy for a player to be familiar with, it is easy to get bored. For this reason, there is room for improvement in the notice production, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which technology for improving the interest through the production is realized because it is possible to improve the interest of the game by installing the improved production. .

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player;
Based on the result of the determination, an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using an effect means including a predetermined display means, and
The production execution means
There is a case where a pre-stage effect for displaying a plurality of objects on the display means is executed.
After the preceding stage effect, there is a case where a subsequent stage effect is executed that suggests that the possibility of the special game is high.
Each object of the plurality of objects includes identification information that can be identified by the player,
In the preceding stage effect, the identification information of the plurality of objects is a combination that suggests execution of the subsequent stage effect, and all of the plurality of objects include the same color, and the first stage effect and the plurality of objects There is a second front stage effect in which the identification information is a combination that suggests execution of the rear stage effect and a different color is included in a part of the plurality of objects.
The probability that the special game is performed is different between the case where the first pre-stage effect is executed and the case where the second pre-stage effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the previous stage production,
When displaying the identification information displayed on the plurality of objects in a combination that suggests execution of the subsequent stage presentation and including the same color in all of the plurality of objects,
When displaying in the first color,
Displaying in a second color different from the first color;
There is,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The production execution means
In the latter stage effect after displaying the identification information in a combination that suggests execution of the latter stage effect, an effect corresponding to the meaning of the combination that suggests execution of the latter stage effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.