JP2018099564A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which contributes to an increase in game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes: a first big winning port 14; and a specific general winning port 10T in the upper direction (a specific direction) than the first big winning port 14. In accordance with a winning to the first big winning port 14 in a big winning game state, the Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a first winning performance (a cumulative prize ball number display G30) suggesting a winning to the first big winning port 14 and a second winning performance (display of an additional prize ball image G20) suggesting a winning to the specific general winning port 10T, in accordance with a winning to the specific general winning port 10T in the big winning game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, there is an effect that suggests the amount of privilege (number of prize balls, etc.) that is given in response to winning in a winning opening. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that produces an effect indicating the total number of winning balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a big win.

JP 2012-213560 A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the production performed in response to winning at the winning opening in order to improve the game entertainment.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
The first prize opening,
A second winning opening located in a specific direction from the first winning opening;
A game state control means capable of controlling an advantageous game state advantageous to a player;
Production control means capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
Executing a first winning effect that suggests winning in the first winning opening in response to winning in the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state;
It is possible to execute a second winning effect that suggests winning in the second winning opening in response to winning in the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state. It is a gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the gaming interest through production.

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 rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the rendering unit when the on-board movable device and the below-table movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of a sub control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a typical fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of production | presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a jackpot game control table according to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a figure which shows the display part in jackpot game, and is a figure which shows the production | presentation according to the winning to a big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the display part in jackpot game, and is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation according to the winning to a general winning opening. It is a figure which shows the display part in jackpot game, and is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation according to the winning to a general winning opening. It is a front view of a game board unit when various productions according to a prize at a grand prize opening during a jackpot game and a prize at a general prize opening are being executed. It is a figure which shows the display part in jackpot game, and is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation according to the winning to a general winning opening. It is a figure which shows an ending effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the various production according to the winning to the big winning opening in the jackpot game and the winning to the general winning opening. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation according to the winning to the general winning opening in the jackpot game in a 2nd form. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation according to the winning to the general winning opening in jackpot game in a 2nd form. It is a front view of the game board unit which concerns on the example of a change.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. 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 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 72, which will be described later) that is applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It has been. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes largely forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal 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 “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the front frame 23m. .

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

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

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 6 is provided a center frame (center decoration body) 61 that decorates the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding a game ball to the first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

  The game area 6 has a first start winning device 11D in which a first start port 11 into which a game ball can enter and a second start port 12 that enables or disables entry into the second start port 12. And a start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  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 (four in this embodiment) of game balls is 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 normally in a closed position (in a normal state) where a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. And if it will be in a special state, it will move to the open position in which the game ball can enter into the 2nd starting port 12. As described above, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 12 only in the open state. You can enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start port 12 or the electric chew 12D. 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 (four in this embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

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

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) (ie, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as “general symbol lottery”) and a variable display of the regular symbol. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric Chu 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  The game area 6 is provided with a first grand prize-winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 14D”) in which a first grand prize-winning port 14 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k operable in 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. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that normally closes the first grand prize opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is operated in the open state, the game ball can enter 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 (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second grand prize-winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second grand prize-winning port 15 into which a game ball can be entered is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an 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 a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second large winning 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 a first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) 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 (passing permitted state: allowed to pass through the specific area 16 of the game ball (passing allowed state: in front view of FIG. 3B)). 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. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the sorting solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. The operation mode of the sorting member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning holes are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B 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, a second start port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, and a second large winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by making a right strike, thereby passing the gate 13, the second start port 12, the general winning port 10, and the first big winning port 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for winning in the second 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. 4, on the display devices 8, a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a universal figure are variably displayed. 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, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a 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 (an example of a special game) is played.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned general figure holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. 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”. Further, in this embodiment, there is not provided a general-purpose hold display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the universal figure hold indicator, for example, the same structure as that of the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

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

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

  The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a on-board movable body 55k that is decorated. The downboard movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a and includes a downboard movable body 56k that is decorated.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) where they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (lowers), and when the drive source of the below-table movable device 56 is driven, the below-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the elevated below-table movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes 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 FIGS. 6 to 7, 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 a game effect (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the game progress by the main control substrate 100 An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub control board”) 120 for performing control related to effects such as a game effect) and a waiting-for-waiting effect, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls, and the like. It is provided on the back side further than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161 described later. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses various production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like). It is only necessary that the production 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. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enabling lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73 are provided. In addition to being connected, a launching device 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175. The launching device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches as an input unit, various actuators as a driving 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 normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. 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 panel drive motor 55m for driving the panel movable device 55, a panel drive motor 56m for driving the panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The production control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. 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, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The production control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. 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. Main games by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and in the explanation of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later, a table different from these is shown. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1” to be described later, for the configuration not showing another table, the table shown in this item is used, and “pachinko gaming machine PY1 of pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later is used. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of “characteristic part” can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game constituent elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric Chu 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, about the frequency | count of open | release and the open time in each of these elements, it is possible to change suitably.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chews 12D is different between the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, the electric chew 12D is released only for the first opening time (the time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short open auxiliary game”. In the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the electric chew 12D is held for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time during which it is easy to win the game ball on the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.0 seconds)). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric Chu 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state and the auxiliary game in the time-short state.

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

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

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

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

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) according to the 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 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values 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 Jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot It is a judgment. Each jackpot symbol type is associated with a jackpot component composed of jackpot content, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

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

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to be 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by determining the jackpot symbol type. 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 Reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is a reach (whether or not a reach is generated) by determining the acquired reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” differs between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. Note that the probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)”. Is sometimes referred to as “unreach without reach”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a winning opening). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (first prefetch determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a prefetch determination table (second prefetch determination table) when winning at the second start port 12. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table may not be divided according to the type of the start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12).

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

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

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 or 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. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

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

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

  Note that the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10B), and the jackpot game B has a jackpot symbol type that is the winning jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C can be executed when the winning jackpot symbol C is the jackpot symbol C.

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

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

  The sorting member 16k is controlled in a certain operating manner (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain opening / closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15 and the time controlled to the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (the game ball enters the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of the certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easyness) of making it approach 16.

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

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base gaming state”, “low probability high base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, “high probability high base gaming state” and “ The game state can be any one of the “hit game state”. “Low probability low base gaming state” is “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base gaming state” is “low probability high base state”, and “high probability low base gaming state” is “high probability The “low base state” and the “high probability high base game state” may be abbreviated as “high probability high base state”, respectively. As the states constituting the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening of the electric Chu 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short state.

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

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short-time state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or “high-probability high-base game state”. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table determined so that the number of special-figure fluctuation patterns with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, the time reduction state is likely to have a shorter normal time than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  In addition, the time-short state is more easily determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-short state. For example, in the short-time state, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability that the winning is determined in the non-time-short state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9A). 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 time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

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

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

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

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or higher conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation 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. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 that introduces the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. 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. 16 (B-1), 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. 16 (B-2), the second normal effect mode in which the background image (the evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (night-time normal background image G104) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. It is switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed one or more times. 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. 16B-4, a background image (probability changing background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a probability change post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-change change effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the post-change change effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The short time effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a special figure variation effect is being performed in the “low probability high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a short time state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky 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. 16C-1, on the display unit 50a, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right for prompting “right hit” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls that have been paid out. Round production will be performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid-out balls. The jackpot ending effect is displayed in which the total prize ball number image G112 to be displayed is displayed.

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

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

  In the special drawing 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, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using a simple effect device. In this case, other effects can be continuously performed even after the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display 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. 17A, 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 unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol variable display is performed.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. 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. Moreover, the range of each area | region can be changed suitably.

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

  When the special display variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure from FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, with the start, the change display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the change display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “normal loss fluctuation”, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17C-1. After the temporary stop in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disparity) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with a reach such as “N loss fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. And the right effect design EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special diagram variation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

  In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. Will slow down. When the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is “N loss fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. It should be noted that the effect content of N reach is not limited to the moderate effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  In addition, regarding the stop pattern of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the non-reach break when the reach is not established is referred to as “non-reach break”, and the non-reach break when the reach is established is referred to as the “reach break”. . How to make the combinations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 constituting the non-reach varieties (for example, “2 · 3 · 1”, “5 · 8 · 6”, etc.) The combination of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, “2 · 1 · 2”, “5 · 4 · 5”, etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how should the combinations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the stop mode that suggests a jackpot (for example, "2.2.2" or "7-7 / 7") Is selected by the production control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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

  In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing the start of reach is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach exclusive effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive effect is reached, when the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit In 50a, an effect that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (a friend character) wins the battle and is standing) is performed, and a stop pattern in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate a jackpot (so-called so-called) Stops and displays with a doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed simultaneously in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure is “SP loss fluctuation”, for example, as shown in FIG. The display of winning and standing is performed), and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed together in a stop mode that suggests a loss. It should be noted that the effect content of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

4-2-5. L reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility of the special drawing lottery being a “big hit” is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect to make the player expect a big hit Function as. In addition, the execution time of the reach production of L reach is shorter than the production time of the reach production of SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach production of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach production of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the contents of the L reach reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach reach effect is developed after the L reach effect may be provided.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

  In the holding effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of the special figure 1 held is “0”, the special figure changing effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first start port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. Thereafter, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 holding number is “1”.

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

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves to overlap the display unit 50a and develops to SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of a development effect. In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not restricted to the development suggestion to SP reach, It can change or add suitably. Moreover, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the production does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body production as a so-called gas production.

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

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) is generated, and as the operation valid period occurs, the period shown in FIG. As described above, an effect of prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode (ie, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation effective period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation effective period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, which suggests the big hit expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the hold icon HA normally displayed with “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the prefetch determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called “gasse” effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Moreover, it is not restricted to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

5). 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. 23 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 FIG. 8A and FIG. 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. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B 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). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second grand prize device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated with a constant operation after the power is turned on.

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

  The game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interruption process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

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

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

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

  In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination. A second start port sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2, for example, “4”). They are stored in order from the area. When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Also, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination. A first start port sensor command including a first start winning command representing the result is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is losing, the type of losing symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of lost symbol.

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

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

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is losing, the type of losing symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of lost symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1. Sub-control main process]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the CPU 122 for production, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, 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 normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect for operating a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 is performed at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3. 10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec period is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), an audio control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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

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

7). Characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the effect during the jackpot game.

  First, the jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 1 determination processing (special symbol determination processing based on the winning at the first start port 11) is “big jackpot symbol 1” or “big jackpot”. One of the symbols “2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 60% and “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the jackpot symbol type 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is used in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 60% and “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 40%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Further, it can be said that the “high probability high base gaming state” that is one of the high probability states is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the “low probability high base gaming state” that is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

  Next, the positional relationship between the first big winning opening 14 and the general winning opening 10 will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, three general winning ports 10 are provided, but here, the general winning ports 10 (which are arranged in the right game area 6 </ b> B (that is, the second flow path R <b> 2)). Hereinafter, the positional relationship between the “specific general winning opening 10T”) and the first major winning opening 14 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first grand prize winning opening 14 is arranged on the right side of the lower portion of the center frame 61 in the right game area 6 </ b> B. On the other hand, the specific general winning opening 10T is arranged on the right side of the center portion in the vertical direction of the center frame 61 in the right game area 6B. The specific general winning opening 10T is located above (corresponding to a specific direction) above the first big winning opening 14. In other words, the specific general winning opening 10T is located above (upward in the vertical direction (one side in the predetermined direction)) when viewed from the first big winning opening 14, and more specifically, at the right end of the first large winning opening 14 Located above.

  For this reason, when the player is hitting right in the jackpot gaming state, most of the game balls launched into the right gaming area 6B will win the first big winning opening 14, but to the specific general winning opening 10T. Will also be awarded. However, the number of game balls to be awarded to the specific general prize opening 10T among the game balls launched into the right game area 6B during the jackpot game is smaller than the number of game balls to be awarded to the first big prize opening 14, It is about 10 to 20 balls in a 16R jackpot game. The rate of entry into the specific general winning opening 10T can be changed as appropriate. Since the specific general winning opening 10T is not an open / close type winning opening and is always open, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the specific general winning opening 10T if the player hits the right even when not in the jackpot gaming state.

  Next, effects during the jackpot game will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a cumulative prize ball number display G30 that cumulatively indicates the number of prize balls that have been won based on winning in the first big prize opening 14 and winning in the general prize opening 10 during the jackpot game. Further, based on the winning to the general winning opening 10 during the jackpot game, the “bonus prize ball number display” indicating the winning is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with winning in the first big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. 29, when the jackpot game is started, an opening effect is first executed (FIG. 29A), and then a round effect is executed with the start of the 1R round game (FIG. 29). 29 (B)). The round effect includes a round number display indicating the current number of rounds (display of the round image G109), a right-handed display for prompting a right-handed game (display of a right-handed image G108), and a player in a jackpot game. A cumulative prize ball number display G30 (display of the prize ball number image G110) that cumulatively indicates the number of prize balls acquired is included.

  When the jackpot game based on the so-called first win has just started and the number of winning prize balls is “0”, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is “0pt” (FIG. 29B). Note that “pt” in the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is an abbreviation of “point”. The value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is incremented by “15” for each winning ball in the first grand prize opening 14. The number “15” is the number of winning balls based on winning in the first big winning opening 14. Therefore, when one winning ball enters the first grand prize opening 14, the cumulative winning ball number display G30 is updated to “15 pt” (FIG. 29C).

  Further, when one winning ball enters the first grand prize opening 14, the cumulative winning ball number display G30 is updated to “30 pt” (FIG. 29D). That is, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated to a value “30” obtained by adding the prize ball number “15” based on the new winning to the displayed value “15”. In this embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the winning in the first big winning opening 14 in such a manner. The cumulative prize ball number display G30 corresponds to the first winning effect and the specific effect.

  Further, in the case of a big hit game, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes “extra prize ball number display” and updates the cumulative prize ball number display G30 when a win to the general winning opening 10 occurs. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired with a right strike aiming at winning at the first big winning opening 14, winning at the specific general winning opening 10T occurs (see FIG. 2).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an effect when a game ball wins a specific general winning opening 10T during a jackpot game. As shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), when a game ball wins the specific general winning opening 10T, an additional prize ball image G20 designed with a character string of “+3” is displayed on the display unit 50a. The number “3” is the number of winning balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. That is, the additional prize ball image G20 is an image that suggests that three new prize balls will be paid out. And the effect which displays this additional prize ball image G20 is "Bonus prize ball number display". “Extra prize ball number display”, that is, display of the additional prize ball image G20 corresponds to a second winning effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 not only performs “extra prize ball number display” but also updates the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 when a prize is awarded to the general winning port 10. Specifically, a value obtained by adding the number of prize balls “3” based on winning to the general winning opening 10 to the displayed value (for example, “330”, see FIG. 30A) (for example, “333”, (See FIG. 30B).

  The display time of the additional prize ball image G20 is about 3 seconds. In this embodiment, up to three additional prize ball images G20 can be displayed. Specifically, in the state where one additional prize ball image G20 is displayed, when a new prize is awarded to the specific general prize opening 10T, as shown in FIG. 30C, a new additional prize ball is created. The image G20 is displayed in another area on the display unit 50a. At this time, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, updated from “333” to “336”).

  Then, in the state where two additional prize ball images G20 are displayed, when a new winning is made to the specific general prize opening 10T, as shown in FIG. Is displayed in another area of the display unit 50a. Also at this time, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, updated from “336” to “339”). That is, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is incremented by “3” every time a prize is awarded to the specific general prize opening 10T (see FIGS. 30A to 30D).

  Even if a new winning is made to the specific general winning opening 10T in the state where the three additional winning ball images G20 are displayed on the display unit 50a, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Do not display. However, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, updated from “339” to “342”, see FIGS. 31A and 31B).

  Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 outputs a specific winning sound from the speaker 52 in response to winning in the specific general winning opening 10T. Therefore, the additional prize ball images G20 do not exceed three and are displayed on the display unit 50a. However, the player receives a specific general prize opening 10T by updating the cumulative prize ball number display G30 or outputting a specific winning sound. It is possible to recognize the winning prize. This specific winning sound is output even if the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed if there is a winning in the specific general winning opening 10T.

  Here, the additional prize ball image G20 displayed first is called a first specific image G21 (see FIG. 30B), and the second additional prize ball image G20 displayed second is specified. This is referred to as an image G22 (see FIG. 30C), and the third additional prize ball image G20 displayed is referred to as a third specific image G23 (see FIG. 30D). As shown in FIG. 30D, the areas where the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23 are displayed on the display unit 50a are different from each other. The first specific image G21 is displayed at a predetermined position on the right end side of the display unit 50a (directly below the right-handed image G108 in this embodiment). The second specific image G22 is displayed on the right end side of the display unit 50a and below the display position of the first specific image G21 (more specifically, on the lower left). The third specific image G23 is on the right end side of the display unit 50a and below the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 (more specifically, directly below the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22). Is displayed at the bottom right). A region where the first specific image G21 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a first region 201, a region where the second specific image G22 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a second region 202, and a third region is displayed on the display unit 50a. An area where the specific image G23 is displayed is referred to as a third area 203. The first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are also referred to as a general winning display area 200.

  Further, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is displayed at the lower part on the right end side of the display unit 50a. That is, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is displayed below the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23. An area where the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a specific display area 210. With reference to the specific display area 210, the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are all positioned above the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203. The specific display area 210 corresponds to a first display area and a specific effect area, and each general winning display area 200 (first area 201, second area 202, and third area 203) is a second display area. Equivalent to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific general winning opening 10T is located above (corresponding to a specific direction) above the first big winning opening 14 (see arrow X shown in FIG. 32). . In other words, in this embodiment, the positional relationship between the first major winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T is the same as the positional relationship between the specific display area 210 and the general winning display area 200. The following effects are produced by the positional relationship between the two winning awards and the display area of the effect according to the winning award to each award.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when a game is aimed at winning the first grand prize opening 14 (when the player is making a right turn), the special display is displayed every time a winning is made to the first big prize opening 14. In the area 210, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated. In such a situation, an additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in the general winning display area 200 positioned above the specific display area 210. In the game board 1, a specific general winning opening 10 </ b> T is disposed above the first large winning opening 14. Therefore, from such a relationship, the additional winning ball image G20 is displayed according to the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T, and the display of “+3” is three balls based on the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T. It is easy to convey to the player what is the meaning of the prize ball. That is, the player can intuitively understand the meaning of the additional prize ball image G20.

  Next, display timings of the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), if a winning (first winning) occurs in the specific general winning opening 10T in a state where no additional winning ball image G20 is displayed, the first region 201 is displayed. The first specific image G21 is displayed. Then, when the next winning (second winning) to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs in a state where the first specific image G21 is displayed in the first area 201, the second specific image G22 is displayed in the second area 202. Is displayed (FIGS. 30B and 30C). On the other hand, after the first specific image G21 displayed in the first area 201 disappears (becomes non-displayed), when the next winning to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs, the first area 201 is displayed. The first specific image G21 (additional prize ball image G20) is displayed (FIGS. 30B, 30E and 30F).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, the situation where two additional prize ball images G20 are displayed (that is, the first specific image G21 is displayed in the first region 201, and the second In the situation where the second specific image G22 is displayed in the area 202), when a further winning (third winning) is made to the specific general winning opening 10T, the third specific image G23 is displayed in the third area 203. The On the other hand, the first specific image G21 displayed in the first area 201 disappears, and only the second specific image G22 is displayed in the second area 202 (FIG. 33 (A) ( B)) When a further winning is made to the specific general winning opening 10T, the first specific image G21 (additional prize ball image G20) is displayed not in the third area 203 but in the first area 201 ( FIG. 33 (B) (C)). If the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202 in this way, the additional prize ball image G20 displayed in the second area 202 is more suitable. Then, the additional prize ball image G20 displayed in the first area 201 disappears earlier (FIGS. 33C and 33D).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the area for displaying the new additional prize ball image G20 changes according to the display status of the additional prize ball image G20 at the time of winning the prize to the specific general prize opening 10T. Therefore, the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) improves the game interest during the big hit game. Further, the area for displaying the additional prize ball image G20 is any one of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 in the display unit 50a, and is not displayed in any other position. The execution area of “number display” does not expand indefinitely. Therefore, it is possible to make the “bonus prize ball number display” an easy-to-understand presentation for the player.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes an ending effect in the ending of the jackpot game. Also in this ending effect, the cumulative prize ball number is displayed. As shown in FIG. 34, the cumulative prize ball number display G40 (display of the total prize ball number image G112) in the ending effect is different from the cumulative prize ball number display G30 during the round game. Specifically, the cumulative prize ball number display G40 is displayed at a size larger than the cumulative prize ball number display G30 during the round game at the center in the left-right direction at the top of the display unit 50a. Note that the cumulative prize ball number display G40 (display of “2454pt”) shown in FIG. 34 suggests that the cumulative prize ball number is “2454”. With such an ending effect, the player can know the total number of prize balls acquired so far.

  Incidentally, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G40 displayed in the ending effect is the same as the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 at the end of the final round. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G40 in the ending effect is not updated when a winning to the general winning opening 10 occurs during the ending period. However, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G40 in the ending effect may be updated.

  Next, based on the timing chart shown in FIG. 35, the update process of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 by the effect control microcomputer 121 and the execution process of the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) will be described. To do. Note that, as described above, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special figure 1 determination process or the special figure 2 determination process. An opening command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot game opening, a round game command is transmitted at the start of each round, and an ending command is transmitted at the start of the ending. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a first grand prize port sensor command based on the detection of the game ball by the first grand prize port sensor 14a, and based on the detection of the game ball by the general prize port sensor 10a. The command for the general prize opening sensor is transmitted.

  When receiving the opening command from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the opening effect. When a round game command is received, a land effect is executed. When an ending command is received, an ending effect is executed. In addition, when the first control winning prize sensor command is received during the jackpot game, the production control microcomputer 121 updates the cumulative prize ball number display G30. Further, when a general winning opening sensor command is received during a round game in the jackpot game, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated, and a new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed according to the display status of the additional prize ball image G20. Display. The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated when the effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a command to that effect to the image control board 140. The display of the additional prize ball image G20 is realized by the effect control microcomputer 121 transmitting a command to that effect to the image control board 140.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the jackpot game is started and the first grand prize opening sensor 14a detects a winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the cumulative prize ball number display G30 displayed in the specific display area 210. (Timing Ta). The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated every time the first grand prize opening sensor 14a detects a prize (timing Ta, timing Tb).

  Further, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects winning in a situation where no additional winning ball image G20 is displayed during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the cumulative winning ball displayed in the specific display area 210. The number display G30 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) is displayed in the first region 201 (timing Tc).

  Further, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where only the first specific image G21 is displayed as the additional prize ball image G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays in the specific display area 210. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (second specific image G22) is displayed in the second area 202 (timing Td).

  In addition, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where only the second specific image G22 is displayed as the additional prize ball image G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays it in the specific display area 210. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) is displayed in the first area 201 (timing Te). As a result, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202 again. However, in this situation, the second specific image G22 is not displayed first (timing Tf).

  In addition, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in the situation where the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 are displayed as the additional prize ball image G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 specifies The cumulative prize ball number display G30 displayed in the display area 210 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (third specific image G23) is displayed in the third area 203 (timing Tg).

  In this way, the display of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) shown in FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 33, etc. are realized. Has been improved. Incidentally, in the explanation based on FIG. 35 and the like, while the winning to the specific general winning opening 10T is occurring, the winning to the first large winning opening 14 has not occurred, but actually, to the first large winning opening 14 Since the winning to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs at random in the frequent occurrence of winnings, the update of the cumulative number-of-balls display G30 based on the winning to the first big winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening The cumulative award ball number display G30 based on the winning to 10T is updated and mixed.

  In the present embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 indicates the total number of prize balls obtained during the so-called consecutive resort period. The consecutive resort period is a game period from the so-called first hit until returning to the normal game state again. The first win is a jackpot won in the normal gaming state. As a specific example of the consecutive resort period, the following series of periods can be given. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the jackpot symbol 1 (see FIG. 28) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, and the jackpot gaming state and the high probability high base gaming state are sequentially shifted. In the lottery of 2, win the jackpot symbol 4 (see Fig. 28), then shift to the jackpot gaming state and the low probability high base gaming state in succession. This is the period from when the symbol variation display is executed until the normal gaming state is restored.

  In the case where the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is a display showing the total number of prize balls won in the consecutive game period, winning in the general winning opening 10 in a high base state between jackpot games may be counted, It may be excluded. Note that the cumulative prize ball number display may indicate the total number of prize balls won in a single jackpot game.

  Next, the function of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the function of the additional prize ball image G20 (extra prize ball number display) will be described together.

A. Cumulative prize ball number display G30
The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated according to the winning at the first big winning opening 14, and thus functions as an effect suggesting winning at the first big winning opening 14. Further, since the number of winning balls based on winning in the first big winning opening 14 is added, it functions as an effect suggesting the number of winning balls based on winning in the first big winning opening 14. In addition, if the number of winning balls at the first big winning opening 14 is known, the number of winning balls at the first big winning opening 14 can also be known (that is, if “15” is added, it is known that one ball has been won), so cumulative winning balls The number display G <b> 30 also functions as an effect suggesting the number of winnings to the first grand prize opening 14.

  Further, since the cumulative prize ball number display G <b> 30 is updated in accordance with winning in the general winning opening 10, it functions as an effect suggesting winning in the general winning opening 10. Further, since the number of winning balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10 is added, it functions as an effect suggesting the number of winning balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. Further, if the number of winning balls to the general winning opening 10 is known, the number of winnings to the general winning opening 10 can also be known (that is, if “3” is added, it is known that one ball has been won). It also functions as an effect suggesting the number of winnings to the general winning opening 10.

  In addition, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 functions as an effect suggesting the cumulative prize ball number in the cumulative period (in the present embodiment, the extended game period) in order to cumulatively display the number of prize balls acquired by the player.

B. Display of additional prize ball image G20 (additional prize ball number display)
Since the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) is updated according to the prize winning in the general prize opening 10, it functions as an effect suggesting winning in the general prize opening 10. Further, since the number of winning balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10 is indicated by a number, it functions as an effect suggesting the number of winning balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. Further, since the number indicated by the additional prize ball image G20 is also the number added in the cumulative prize ball number display G30, it also functions as an effect suggesting the number added in the cumulative prize ball number display G30. In addition, since the number of winnings in the general winning opening 10 is known from the number of displayed additional winning ball images G20, it also functions as an effect suggesting the number of winnings in the general winning opening 10.

8). Effects of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 (first prize effect) and the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (second prize effect) ), It is possible to improve the gaming interest in the jackpot gaming state.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the positional relationship between the first grand prize opening 14 and the specific general prize opening 10T (the specific general prize opening 10T is located above the first big prize opening 14). , A specific display area 210 (display area where the cumulative number of winning balls G30 is displayed according to the winning at the first grand prize opening 14) and a general winning display area 200 (addition according to the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T) For the general winnings upward with reference to the specific display area 210 relative to the display area in which the prize ball image G20 is displayed, more specifically, the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203). Display area 200) (see FIG. 32). Therefore, it is possible to easily show the player what the display of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 indicates.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, both the first big winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T are arranged in the second flow path R2. Therefore, when a game is played aiming to win the first big winning opening 14 in the big hit gaming state, winning to the specific general winning opening 10T also occurs incidentally. Therefore, the bonus that can be obtained by winning the first grand prize opening 14 (the bonus that can be obtained by being in the jackpot gaming state) can be obtained by accumulating the bonus while knowing from the cumulative prize ball number display G30. Can be known from the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display), and the gaming interest in the jackpot gaming state can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, not only the winning at the first jackpot opening 14 that becomes possible to win by becoming the jackpot gaming state, but also the jackpot gaming state Even if it is not, a prize ball can also be obtained based on a winning to a specific general winning opening 10T that can win. For this reason, the so-called “role ratio” (ratio of prize balls based on winning prizes for openable / closable type prizes with respect to all prize balls) and consecutive actor ratios (prize based on prizes for winning prizes based on winning prizes for all prize balls) It is possible to reduce the ratio of spheres. That is, it is possible to make a gaming machine with a good ball holding (a ball holding is difficult to reduce).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated not only according to winning in the first big winning opening 14, but also in accordance with winning in the general winning opening 10. Therefore, it is possible to correctly know the amount of privilege acquired in the jackpot gaming state by the cumulative prize ball number display G30, and the effect of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the update timing of the cumulative winning ball number display G30 according to the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T is the cumulative number of winning balls according to the winning at the first big winning port 14. The timing is the same as the update timing of the display G30 (both when a prize is generated) (see FIG. 35). Therefore, compared to the case where the update timings of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 are different from each other, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 provides an easy-to-understand effect, and the interest of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when a prize is awarded to the specific general prize opening 10T, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 3 seconds). The display of the additional prize ball image G20 is an effect specializing in a prize suggestion to the general prize opening 10. For this reason, it is possible to notice the occurrence of a prize at the general prize opening 10 and to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the area in which the new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed changes depending on the display status of the additional prize ball image G20 when a prize is awarded to the specific general prize opening 10T. (See FIGS. 30 and 33). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) from becoming a monotonous effect, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a new winning to the specific general winning opening 10T is newly generated, if the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202, A new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the third area 203. If no additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201, a new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 (FIG. 30). FIG. 33). Therefore, it is possible to display the additional prize ball image G20 (additional prize ball number display) without excessively expanding the area for displaying the additional prize ball image G20. As a result, it is possible to easily show the occurrence of winning in the general winning opening 10.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the number (+3) updated in the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is suggested by the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display). Therefore, the interest in the jackpot gaming state can be further improved by the relevance of both displays.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, two winnings that occur randomly during the game (that is, the timing of occurrence is not determined) (the winning to the first big winning opening 14 and the specific general winning) By giving the above-described relationship to the effect based on the event of winning a prize to the mouth 10T, the game entertainment is enhanced while the generated event is easily communicated to the player.

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

<Second form>
In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form described above, the display timing of the additional prize ball image G20 and the update timing of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 when the winning to the general prize opening 10 occurs in the big hit gaming state are the same. (See FIG. 35). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, after the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed for a certain time (for example, about 3 seconds), the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is displayed at the timing when the additional prize ball image G20 is erased. We are going to update.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine of the second form performs “bonus prize ball number display” (corresponding to the second winning effect) as shown in FIG. That is, first, when no winning ball image G20 is displayed, and the winning to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs twice in succession, the additional winning ball image is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202. G20 (numerical image) is displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B). At this time, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 (cumulative value image) is not updated.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, as shown in FIGS. 36 (C) to (F), after displaying the additional prize ball image G20 for a predetermined time (about 3 seconds), the cumulative prize is displayed from the displayed area. After moving and displaying so as to approach the ball number display G30, the display is made non-displayed (erased from the display unit 50a). Then, at the timing of erasing the additional prize ball image G20, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated to a value obtained by adding “3”.

  Specifically, in the case of the additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) displayed in the first area 201, the first specific image is moved and displayed from the first area 201 to the specific display area 210. The cumulative prize-ball number display G30 is updated at the timing when G21 is erased (FIGS. 36C and 36D). In addition, if it is the additional prize ball image G20 (second specific image G22) displayed in the second area 202, it is moved and displayed from the second area 202 toward the specific display area 210, and the second specific image G22 is erased. The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated at the timing (FIGS. 36E and 36F).

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the display of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 37, when a prize is received at the general prize opening 10 (winning detection by the general prize opening sensor 10a) during the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 121 firstly displays the first specific image G21 (additional prize ball). The image G20) is displayed in the first area 201 (timing Tp). If a winning to the new general winning opening 10 occurs during the display of the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22 (additional winning ball image G20) is displayed in the second area 202 (timing Tq).

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first specific image G21 was displayed in the first area 201, the first specific image G21 is moved and displayed as described above, and is not displayed. At this timing, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated (timing Tr). That is, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in response to the non-display of the first specific image G21. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the second specific image G22 is displayed in the second region 202, the second specific image G22 is moved and displayed as described above and is not displayed. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated at this timing (timing Ts). That is, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the non-display of the second specific image G22. Although description of the third specific image G23 is omitted, in the second embodiment, display control similar to that of the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 is performed for the third specific image G23.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the second form described above, the update timing of the cumulative prize number display G30 according to the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T is the cumulative prize according to the winning at the first big winning opening 14. It is later than the update timing of the ball number display G30. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cumulative prize ball number display G30 from becoming a monotonous effect, and it is possible to improve the dramatic fun of the cumulative prize ball number display G30.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated at the end of the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (that is, at the timing when the additional prize ball image G20 is not displayed). Is called. Therefore, the number suggested by the additional prize ball image G20 (specifically “+3”) can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, with the image added to the cumulative prize ball number display G30. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effects of displaying the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) and the cumulative prize ball number display G30. In particular, in the second embodiment, the additional award ball image G20 is moved and displayed toward the cumulative award ball number display G30 and then hidden, so that the above effect can be further exhibited.

  Incidentally, among the effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form, those other than the effects resulting from the difference from the present form are also produced by the pachinko gaming machine of the second form.

  Note that in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, the additional prize ball image G20 may be hidden without being moved and displayed toward the cumulative prize ball number display G30.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, the update timing of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 according to the winning at the specific general prize opening 10T may not be when the display of the additional prize ball image G20 is terminated, as appropriate. It can be changed. For example, it may be in the middle of the display period of the additional prize ball image G20, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the additional prize ball image G20 is completed.

<Other changes>
In the above embodiment, the specific general winning opening 10T is arranged above the first big winning opening 14, but the positional relationship between the large winning opening and the general winning opening (normal winning opening) can be changed as appropriate. For example, there may be a general winning opening on the left side of the big winning opening. In this case, it is preferable to display the second winning effect corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening on the left side of the first winning effect corresponding to the winning in the grand prize winning port. In this case, the left side corresponds to a “specific direction”. For example, there may be a general winning opening to the right of the big winning opening. In this case, the second winning effect may be displayed on the right side of the first winning effect. In this case, the right side corresponds to a “specific direction”. For example, there may be a general winning opening below the big winning opening. In this case, the second winning effect may be displayed below the first winning effect. In this case, the lower part corresponds to a “specific direction”. The “specific direction” may be forward or backward.

  Here, the positional relationship between the center of the display area of the first winning effect and the center of the display area of the second winning effect may be the same as the positional relationship between the big winning opening and the general winning opening. . For example, in the example shown in FIG. 38, in the right game area 6B, the general winning opening 10X is arranged on the right side of the big winning opening 14X (corresponding to a specific direction, see arrow Y in FIG. 38).

  Then, a cumulative prize ball number display G50 that is updated in accordance with winning in the special winning opening 14X is displayed on the upper right side of the display unit 50a. An area where the cumulative prize ball number display G50 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a specific display area 210X. Further, an additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in accordance with the winning in the general winning opening 10X. An area where the additional prize ball image G20 (an example of a specific image) is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a general winning display area 200X.

  The general winning display area 200X is below the specific display area 210X. However, the center position of the general winning display area 200X (more specifically, the center position in the left-right direction, see the two-dot chain line a in FIG. 38) is the center position of the specific display area 210X (more specifically, the left-right direction). The center position in FIG. 38 is on the right side of the two-dot chain line b in FIG. That is, the positional relationship between the specific display area 210X and the general winning display area 200X when both display areas are viewed at the center (center in the predetermined direction) (the general winning display area 200X is located to the right of the specific display area 210X). Is the same as the positional relationship between the big prize opening 14X and the general prize opening 10X (the general prize opening 10X is on the right side of the big prize opening 14X).

  In this way, the center of the display area (specific display area 210X) where the cumulative prize ball number display G50 (first winning effect) is performed and the display where the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed (second winning effect) are displayed. If the positional relationship with the center of the area (the general winning display area 200X) is the same as the positional relationship between the special winning opening 14X and the general winning opening 10X, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment are achieved.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, the cumulative prize ball number display G50 represents a five-digit value “12210”. However, when the cumulative prize ball number is two digits (for example, “15”) or three digits. (For example, “120”) In the case of 4 digits (for example, “1500”), the display area of the cumulative prize ball number display G50 may be smaller than that in the case of 5 digits. In other words, the accumulated prize ball number display G50 may change the size of the display area in accordance with the carry resulting from accumulation. Even in such a configuration, the center of the specific display area 210X where the cumulative prize ball number display G50 is displayed is the position of the two-dot chain line b in FIG. 38 (that is, the center of the display area when the number of digits is the maximum). Position).

  Moreover, in the said form, the 1st big winning opening 14 (1st winning opening) and the specific general winning opening 10T (2nd winning opening) have a specific positional relationship, and the specific display area 210 and each general winning display The region 200 (the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203) was in the same positional relationship as the specific positional relationship (see FIG. 32). On the other hand, the positional relationship between the first big winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T, the specific display area 210, and each general winning display area 200 (first area 201, second area 202, third area 203). The positional relationship may be a similar positional relationship. That is, the same positional relationship and similar positional relationships are included in the same positional relationship. The same positional relationship may be a positional relationship including components in the same direction (for example, directly above and obliquely above).

  Further, in the above embodiment, at the time of winning the first grand prize opening 14, only the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated. However, the third prize production suggesting the winning to the first big prize opening 14 is performed, You may comprise so that it may be performed with the update of the cumulative prize ball number display G30. As the third winning effect, for example, an effect of displaying an image designed as a character string “+15” can be cited. It should be noted that the number “15” is the number of winning balls corresponding to winning in the first big winning opening 14.

  In the above embodiment, the update of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) are not limited to all the general prize openings 10, but only the specific general prize opening 10T (that is, the right Only the general winning opening 10 that can be won while hitting may be used.

  Moreover, in the said form, the 1st winning effect was the effect (cumulative prize ball number display G30) which shows the cumulative value of the number of prize balls paid out. On the other hand, the first winning effect may indicate the number of game balls (winning number) won in the first winning opening (the first large winning opening 14 in the embodiment). For example, in a game machine with one round of 10 counts, an effect may be provided in which ten icon images are displayed on the display unit 50a and are erased (hidden) one by one according to winning. Alternatively, it may be an effect in which ten icon images are displayed in a first display mode (for example, white) and changed to a second display mode (for example, red) in accordance with winning.

  Further, the first winning effect may indicate the number of game balls (winning number) won in the second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T in the embodiment). For example, it may be an effect that shows the number of prizes received in the second prize opening by counting up a number. Or the effect which displays an icon image in the aspect which suggests the number of winning to a 2nd winning opening may be sufficient.

  Further, the first winning effect based on winning in the first winning opening (the first big winning opening 14 in the embodiment) may not be the cumulative winning ball number display. For example, it may be an effect to display an image including a number suggesting the number of winning balls “+15”.

  In the above-described form, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is counted as a prize to the first big prize opening 14 and a prize to the general prize opening 10, but other prize winning openings (for example, the first number related to the electric Chu 12D). (2 starting port 12 etc.) may be added to the count object.

  Further, when the jackpot game for opening the second grand prize opening 15 is configured to be executable, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the winning to the second big prize opening 15. Good. In this case, it is desirable that the specific general winning opening 10T is located above the second large winning opening 15. That is, it is desirable that the positional relationship is as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the above-described form, the suggestion of the number updated in the cumulative prize ball number display G30 by the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (the bonus prize ball number display) is a mode of displaying numbers (display of “+3”). Another embodiment may be used. For example, the number updated in the cumulative prize ball number display G30 may be indicated by a display mode of a predetermined icon image (for example, the display number or display color).

  Moreover, in the said form, the display time of the additional prize ball image G20 can be suitably changed in the range which does not interfere with a game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed (extra prize ball number display) in accordance with the prize winning to the general prize opening 10, but “extra prize ball number display” (second prize effect) is displayed. The prize winning opening that becomes the execution opportunity may not be the general winning prize opening 10. For example, it is possible to provide a start opening (start winning opening) that can be won while making a right-hand hit, and to display “the number of extra prize balls” according to the winning at the start opening. In this case, the starting port may be a starting port (variable starting port) related to electric Chu, or a non-variable starting port (fixed starting port) whose easiness to win always does not change. .

  Moreover, in the said form, the additional prize ball image G20 was displayed in order of the 1st area | region 201, the 2nd area | region 202, and the 3rd area | region 203 according to the winning to the specific general winning opening 10T. On the other hand, there may be only one display area for the additional prize ball image G20. In this case, when the next prize is generated during the display of the additional prize ball image G20, all or part of the new additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in an overlapping manner. In addition, you may employ | adopt to the said form the structure which overlaps and displays the new additional prize-ball image G20 on the area | region where the additional prize-ball image G20 is already displayed on the whole.

  Moreover, in the said form, the number of the area | regions which can display the additional prize ball image G20 can be changed arbitrarily. For example, when an additional prize ball image G20 (specific image) is displayed in all of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203, when a winning to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs, The additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in a fourth area different from any of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the specific winning sound is output from the speaker 52 in response to the winning at the specific general winning opening 10T. However, the type of the winning sound may be always the same, or the specific general winning sound. It may be changed according to the number of game balls won in the mouth 10T. For example, the winning sound when displaying the additional prize ball image G20 and the winning sound when not displaying may be changed, or only the winning sound when not displaying may be sequentially changed according to the number of winning.

  In the above embodiment, the specific images displayed in the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are all the same image (additional prize ball image G20). However, the specific image differs depending on the display area. Also good. For example, according to the display area, the design of the character string “+3” may be different or the color may be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is set to “advantageous gaming state”, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is set to “first winning effect”, and the additional prize ball image G20 display (extra prize ball number display) is set to “second prize ball number display”. Was awarded ". On the other hand, a high probability state or a short time state (high base state) may be set as an “advantageous gaming state”. When the short-time state (high base state) is set to the advantageous gaming state, the first winning effect is performed according to the winning of the electric Chu during the high base state, and the second winning is performed according to the winning at the general winning opening. It is possible to produce an effect. In addition, it is possible to perform a first winning effect in response to winning a big winning opening based on a so-called small win in a high base state, and to perform a second winning effect in response to winning an electric Chu It is. In addition, in a gaming machine having two big winning openings, a first winning effect is performed in response to winning in one of the large winning openings, and a second winning effect is performed in response to winning in the other large winning opening. You may do it. In this case, the first big prize opening is a big prize opening to be opened in the jackpot game, and the second big prize opening is a small hit game (the big prize opening is based on the small prize winning with a total opening time of 1.8 seconds or less. It may be a big prize opening to be opened in a special game to be opened.

  Further, the contents of the effects of the first winning effect and the contents of the effects of the second winning effect can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, it is not an image display effect using the image display device 50 but may be an effect that suggests winning a prize opening by the operation of the structure. The structure in this case may be, for example, an electric movable object that is driven when a winning is detected by a sensor, or a non-electrically movable object that operates by receiving a load from a winning game ball ( For example, a so-called windmill may be used.

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

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention can also be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

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

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

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

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

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Description of Embodiments]. In the following description, names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note. The invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A6, the invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B6, and the invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C6.

Invention A1:
A first winning opening (first winning opening 14);
A second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T) located in a specific direction (above) from the first winning opening;
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
Executing a first winning effect (cumulative winning ball number display G30) that suggests winning in the first winning opening in response to winning in the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state;
Executing a second winning effect (displaying an additional winning ball image G20) that suggests winning in the second winning opening in response to winning in the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state; A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that it is possible.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state by the first winning effect and the second winning effect.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
The production control means includes
Displaying the first winning effect in the first display area (specific display area 210);
The gaming machine, wherein the second winning effect is displayed in a second display area (for example, the first area 201) located in the specific direction with respect to the first display area.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the positional relationship between the first winning port and the second winning port (the second winning port is in a specific direction with respect to the first winning port), and the first Display area (display area where the first winning effect is displayed according to the first winning opening) and second display area (second winning effect according to the second winning opening) And the positional relationship (the second display area is in a specific direction with reference to the first display area). Therefore, it is possible to easily show the player what the winning effects indicate.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to the invention A2,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning to the first winning opening is possible,
The second prize opening is a position where a game ball (right-handed game ball) launched so as to win a prize in the first prize opening can win (in the embodiment, a predetermined position on the second flow path R2). A gaming machine characterized by being in position).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a game is played aiming for a winning in the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state, a winning in the second winning opening also occurs incidentally. Therefore, it is possible to know the privilege acquired by winning the first prize opening by the first winning effect, while knowing the privilege that accompanies the acquisition of the privilege by the second winning effect. It is possible to improve the gaming interest in the gaming state.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The first winning effect is an effect suggesting the number of winning balls or winning numbers,
The effect control means updates the first winning effect (cumulative winning ball number display G30) in accordance with the winning at the first winning port (first big winning port 14) in the advantageous gaming state. And the first winning effect can be updated in accordance with winning in the second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T) (see FIG. 35).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to correctly know the amount of privilege acquired in the advantageous gaming state by the first winning effect, and it is possible to improve the effect of the first winning effect.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to invention A4,
The production control means includes
When a winning to the first winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a first timing (when the winning occurs),
When a winning to the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing similar to the first timing (when a winning occurs) (see FIG. 35). To play.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the second winning port is the same as the updating timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the first winning port. The production is easy to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest by winning the prize.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to invention A4,
The production control means includes
When a winning to the first winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a first timing (when the winning occurs),
When a winning at the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing later than the first timing (for example, at the end of the second winning effect) (FIG. 37). A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the second winning opening is different (slow) from the updating timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the first winning port, The winning effect can be suppressed from becoming a monotonous effect, and the interest by the winning effect can be improved.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific direction is an upper side or a lower side where the second winning port is located when viewed from the first winning port.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific direction is a left side or a right side where the second winning port is located when viewed from the first winning port.

  By the way, in pachinko gaming machines, an effect that suggests the amount of privilege (number of prize balls, etc.) given according to winning in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that produces an effect indicating the total number of winning balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a big win. However, there is room for improvement in the production performed in response to winning in the winning opening in order to improve the game entertainment. The above-described invention A is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560. “The production control means moves to the first prize opening in accordance with the prize winning to the first prize opening in the advantageous gaming state. Executing a first winning effect that suggests winning of the second winning effect in accordance with the winning of the second winning port in accordance with the winning of the second winning port in the advantageous gaming state It is different in that it is possible. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention B1:
A predetermined winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T),
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
In accordance with winning in the predetermined winning opening, it is possible to perform a winning effect (displaying an additional winning ball image G20) suggesting winning in the predetermined winning opening,
In the winning effect, when a first winning at the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image (first specific image G21 which is an additional prize ball image G20) is placed in a predetermined first area (201) for a predetermined time. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by displaying over (for example, 3 seconds).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a winning at a predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed for a predetermined time, so that it is possible to notice the occurrence of winning by such a winning effect. Interest can be improved.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
The production control means includes
A second area different from the first area when a second prize that is a prize next to the first prize for the predetermined prize opening occurs when the specific image is displayed in the first area. (202) displays the next specific image (the second specific image G22 which is the additional prize ball image G20) for a predetermined time,
When the second prize is generated when the specific image is not displayed in the first area, the specific image (the first specific image G21 which is the additional prize ball image G20) is predetermined in the first area (201). A gaming machine characterized by being displayed over time.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the area where the new specific image is displayed changes depending on the display state of the specific image when a winning to a predetermined winning opening occurs, so that the winning effect becomes monotonous. It is possible to suppress and to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to the invention B2,
The production control means includes
When a third prize that is a prize next to the second prize for the predetermined prize opening occurs when the specific image is displayed in the second area,
If the specific image is displayed in the first area, the third specific area (203) that is different from the first area and the second area is further set to the next specific image (the third specific image G23 that is the additional prize ball image G20). ) Over a period of time,
If the specific image is not displayed in the first display area, the specific image (the first specific image G21 which is the additional prize ball image G20) is displayed in the first area (201) for a predetermined time. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a new winning at a predetermined winning opening occurs, if a specific image is displayed in the first area and the second area, a new specific image is displayed in the third area. However, if no specific image is displayed in the first area, a new specific image is displayed in the first area. Therefore, it is possible to perform a winning effect without excessively expanding the area for displaying the specific image. As a result, it is possible to show the occurrence of a winning in an easily understandable manner.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B2 or invention B3,
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means performs the winning effect in the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state by the winning effect.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to invention B4,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning to a specific winning port (first big winning port 14) different from the predetermined winning port is possible,
The predetermined prize opening is at a position (a predetermined position on the second flow path R2 in the embodiment) where a game ball (right-handed game ball) fired so as to win the specific prize opening can be won. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a game is aimed at winning a specific winning opening in an advantageous gaming state, a winning at a predetermined winning opening also occurs incidentally. Therefore, the privilege acquired along with the acquisition of the privilege due to winning at the specific winning opening can be known by the winning effect, and the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state can be improved.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to invention B5,
The predetermined prize opening is located in a specific direction (above) with respect to the specific prize opening,
The production control means can perform a specific production (cumulative number-of-balls display G30) that suggests winning in the specific prize opening in response to winning in the specific prize opening in the advantageous gaming state,
The gaming machine, wherein the first area and the second area are located in the specific direction (above) with respect to a specific effect area (specific display area 210) in which the specific effect is performed.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the positional relationship between the predetermined winning opening and the specific winning opening is similar to the positional relationship between the first area, the second area, and the specific rendering area, and the meanings of the winning effect and the specific rendering are as follows. Easy to tell the player intuitively.

  By the way, in pachinko gaming machines, an effect that suggests the amount of privilege (number of prize balls, etc.) given according to winning in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that produces an effect indicating the total number of winning balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a big win. However, there is room for improvement in the production performed in response to winning in the winning opening in order to improve the game entertainment. The above invention B is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560. “The production control means suggests winning in the predetermined winning opening in response to winning in the predetermined winning opening. It is possible to perform a winning effect, and in the winning effect, when a first winning to the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed in a predetermined first area for a predetermined time. doing. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

Invention C1:
A first winning opening (first winning opening 14);
A second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T);
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling the production,
The effect control means is configured to provide a first winning effect (cumulative number of winning balls) indicating the number of winning balls or the number of winnings according to winning in the first winning port and the second winning port in the advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that the display G30) can be updated.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the winning effect is performed according to the winning at the first winning port or the second winning port, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The production control means includes
When a winning to the first winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a first timing (when the winning occurs),
When a winning to the second winning opening occurs, at a second timing that is later than the first timing or similar to the first timing (when winning or when a certain time has passed since winning) A gaming machine, wherein the first winning effect is updated (see FIGS. 35 and 37).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the second winning port is different (slow) from the updating timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the first winning port. Can suppress the monotonous effect of the winning effect, and can improve the interest of the winning effect. In addition, when the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the second winning opening is the same as the updating timing of the winning effect according to the winning at the first winning port, the winning effect is easy to understand. It is possible to improve the interest by winning the prize.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect control means is configured to provide a second winning effect (displaying an additional prize ball image G20) that suggests winning in the second winning opening in response to winning in the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by being able to perform.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in addition to the first winning effect, the second winning effect specializing in the suggestion of winning in the second winning port is performed, so that the winning in the second winning port occurs. This makes it easier to notice this, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the advantageous gaming state.

Invention C4:
A gaming machine according to invention C3,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second winning effect includes an indication of the number updated in the first winning effect (in the embodiment, “+3” is included).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the number to be updated in the first winning effect is suggested by the second winning effect, the interest in the advantageous gaming state is further improved by the relevance of the two winning effects. It becomes possible.

Invention C5:
A gaming machine according to invention C4,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second timing is a timing later than the first timing and is a timing according to the end of the second winning effect (see FIGS. 36 and 37).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the first winning effect is updated in accordance with the end of the second winning effect, the number suggested in the second winning effect is the first winning effect. It is possible to convey the combined image in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the winning effect.

Invention C6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C3 to C5,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) in which a winning to the first winning port (first grand winning port 14) is possible,
The second prize opening is a position where a game ball (right-handed game ball) launched so as to win a prize in the first prize opening can win (in the embodiment, a predetermined position on the second flow path R2). A gaming machine characterized by being in position).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a game is played aiming for a winning in the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state, a winning in the second winning opening also occurs incidentally. Therefore, it is possible to know the privilege acquired by winning the first prize opening by the first winning effect, while knowing the privilege that accompanies the acquisition of the privilege by the second winning effect. It is possible to improve the gaming interest in the gaming state.

  By the way, in pachinko gaming machines, an effect that suggests the amount of privilege (number of prize balls, etc.) given according to winning in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that produces an effect indicating the total number of winning balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a big win. However, there is room for improvement in the production performed in response to winning in the winning opening in order to improve the game entertainment. The above-mentioned invention C is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560. “The effect control means is in accordance with the winning to the first winning port or the second winning port in the advantageous gaming state, It is possible to update the first winning effect that suggests the number of winning balls or the number of winning prizes ”. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of “providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production” (provides operational effects).

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 14 ... First grand prize opening (first prize opening, specific prize opening)
10T ... Special general winning entry (second winning entry)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 ... Image display apparatus 50a ... Display part 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer 200 ... General winning display area 201 ... 1st area | region (2nd display area)
202 ... 2nd area | region (2nd display area)
203 ... 3rd area | region (2nd display area)
210 ... specific display area (first display area, specific effect area)
G20 ... Additional prize ball image (second prize production)
G21 ... 1st specific image G22 ... 2nd specific image G23 ... 3rd specific image G30 ... Cumulative prize-ball number display (1st winning effect, specific effect)
R2 ... Second flow path

Claims (8)

The first prize opening,
A second winning opening located in a specific direction from the first winning opening;
A game state control means capable of controlling an advantageous game state advantageous to a player;
Production control means capable of controlling the production,
The production control means includes
Executing a first winning effect that suggests winning in the first winning opening in response to winning in the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state;
It is possible to execute a second winning effect that suggests winning in the second winning opening in response to winning in the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
Displaying the first winning effect in the first display area;
The gaming machine, wherein the second winning effect is displayed in a second display area located in the specific direction with respect to the first display area. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning to the first winning opening is possible,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second winning opening is located at a position where a game ball launched so as to win the first winning opening can be won. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The first winning effect is an effect suggesting the number of winning balls or winning numbers,
In the advantageous gaming state, the effect control means updates the first winning effect in response to winning in the first winning opening, and in response to winning in the second winning opening. A gaming machine that is capable of updating one winning effect. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The production control means includes
When a winning to the first winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a first timing,
A gaming machine, wherein when a winning to the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing similar to the first timing. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The production control means includes
When a winning to the first winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a first timing,
A gaming machine, wherein when a winning to the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing later than the first timing. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific direction is an upper side or a lower side where the second winning port is located when viewed from the first winning port. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific direction is a left side or a right side where the second winning port is located when viewed from the first winning port.