JP2019150709A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to the increase of game interest throughout a performance.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 can execute a jackpot game. As a ready-to-win performance that suggests a jackpot game may be executed, a performance control microcomputer 121 executes a mission ready-to-win performance in which any of ally characters A, B, and C appears, or a special character ready-to-win performance in which a special character appears. The mission ready-to-win performance may terminate with a final battle ready-to-win performance via a battle ready-to-win performance, in which case, the ally character that appeared in the mission ready-to-win performance continues to appear until the final battle ready-to-win performance, and besides, the special character may appear.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

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

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

  Also, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the determination result. For example, in the gaming machine of the following Patent Document 1, a reach effect or the like that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special game (big hit game) is performed on the liquid crystal is performed.

JP 2017-12552 A

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

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a game state control unit capable of setting a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and an effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution unit Is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering the special game state, and when the first character effect in which a predetermined character appears is executed, the special game state is set more than the first character effect. There is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that there is a case where a specific effect in which a specific character appears is executed, and the second character in which the predetermined character continuously appears after the first character effect. The character effect may be executed, and in the second character effect, the specific character may appear in addition to the predetermined character. .

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of indicator. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable body and the below-board movable body are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable body and the below-board movable body are activated. 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 showing common figure related random numbers, and (B) is a first table showing special figure related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a 1st specific example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific 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 effect 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 a sub timer interrupt process. It is the 2nd specific example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation flow of a special figure change production. It is a table | surface which shows the specific example of the appearance pattern of a friend character. (A) is an appearance character selection table, and (B) is a special character stock notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mission reach. FIG. 32 is a specific example of mission reach and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 31. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of battle reach. It is a specific example of battle reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final battle reach. FIG. 36 is a specific example of final battle reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special character reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of special character stock notice.

  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.

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A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later. First, a basic embodiment serving as a basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, “front” 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 an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is attached, and a front frame 23m that is rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. For the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is only necessary that the game area 6 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 72, which will be described later) to be 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.

  An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided in front of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 includes, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like.

  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.

  In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11 </ b> D having a first start port 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start prize that enables or disables entering the second start port 12. And a device (so-called “electrical 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 (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to 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. Also called.

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

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

  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 normally closed to close the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the first big winning 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

  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 grand prize opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second grand prize winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Here, the second 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 big prize opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big prize mouth sensor 15a, or extremely It is difficult and passes 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 specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

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

  In addition, two out-ports 19 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game region 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game region 6 are provided at the substantially lowermost portion of the game region 6. Yes. 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 (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails and the like.

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

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

  An indicator 8 is arranged on the lower left side of the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 (a part other than the gaming area 6). As shown in FIG. 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, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (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 lost, a special symbol display 81 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a losing pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning game ball (entering a ball) at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing special drawing lottery, etc. An example) may be obtained. 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 numerical information or 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”.

  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 includes, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like, and includes a display unit 50a that can display symbols and the like.

  The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of and above the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a on-board movable body 55k that is decorated. The under-table movable device 56 is disposed in front of and below the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a under-table movable body 56k that is decorated. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player seems to display a predetermined image between the on-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. appear.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the on-board movable body 55k and the on-board movable body 56k are in a normal standby state before the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 and the drive source of the below-board movable device 56 are driven. It is held in the state (initial position). 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, as shown in FIG. 5B, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display apparatus 50 becomes difficult to visually recognize. Accordingly, when the on-board movable body 55k moves while a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player moves the on-board movable body 55k toward the predetermined image. When it appears that the board movable body 56k has moved, it appears to the player that the board movable body 56k is moving in the direction of a predetermined image.

  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 game effects according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special drawing variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that performs control related to an effect such as an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is effective (operation effective period), In addition, a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses a production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is only necessary that the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Accordingly, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on or off the power switch 191, the power is turned on and off. 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 MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100. Further, the main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators MA.

  The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor that detects a game ball won in the first start port 11, and a second sensor that detects a game ball won in the second start port 12. A start opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize in the first big winning opening 14. A grand prize opening sensor, a second big prize opening sensor 15a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 15, a specific area sensor 16a for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16), And the non-specific area | region sensor 17a which detects the game ball which passed the non-specific area | region 17 (entry into the non-specific area | region 17) is included. 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 MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a first AT driving member 14k of the first grand prize winning device 14D. A first big prize opening solenoid, a second big prize opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big prize winning device 15D, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D are included. . 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 capable of lending a ball 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 pays out the prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the connected card unit CU. Or paying out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

  In addition, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 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 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 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob. 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 a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control board 120 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a drive source, and various lamps SL 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 SA. Further, the sub control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

  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 SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the below-table movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible 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 SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits 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.

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

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

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

3-1-2. Normal Map Variation The universal map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a general map variation pattern using one or a plurality of general map variation pattern determination tables 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 can be associated with a gaming state. In other words, as a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-temporal state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (in a time-short state) ( It is possible to distinguish between a short time normal map fluctuation pattern determination table).

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

3-1-3. Auxiliary game 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 auxiliary game includes various elements such as elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, 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. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls auxiliary games using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the gaming state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 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. Each random number has an appropriate range. A random number may be referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. The gaming state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the game state is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table) can be distinguished as the jackpot determination table. Is possible.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 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 The jackpot symbol type determination is a jackpot symbol type determination (one jackpot symbol type) using one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. Is a determination for determining. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components, such as the contents of jackpot, in other words, game benefits given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the start port where the winning is attributed to the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), 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 X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y. The jackpot symbol Z can be set to 100% for 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 In the reach determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure variation effect described later using one or a plurality of reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a determination for determining whether or not.

  The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, a reach determination table (non-temporal reach reach determination table) used in a non-short-time state is distinguished from a reach determination table (short-time reach determination table) used in a time-short state. It is possible.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 10C, it is possible to vary the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-short-time reach determination table and the short-time reach determination table. It is. In the following, “with reach (generates a reach)” performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “lost” is referred to as “lost with reach” and “no reach (does not generate reach)” ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ unreach without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed by using one or a plurality of special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment tables (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12. This is a determination for determining (special figure fluctuation 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 can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that is subjected to variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of the start port where the winning due to the special diagram variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed. It is possible to distinguish the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used sometimes.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with a gaming state. That is, as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the special figure 1 used in time-short state. It is possible to distinguish the fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 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. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a 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 include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), reach loss, and non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless lose can be associated with the number of special figure holds. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3-4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 performs variable display of the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. 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 can be associated with a special figure variation production effect flow as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the contents of the special figure variation production. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is called “jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed among the loses with reach is called “SP loss fluctuation”, and the L reach, which is a type of reach, among the loses with reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is “L Loss fluctuation”, and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is “N lose fluctuation”, without reach. Such a special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or a plurality of pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not a special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, There are, for example, determination as to which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of the start port related to the start winning. That is, as a pre-reading determination table, a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when winning at the first start port 11 and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning at the second start port 12 , Can be distinguished.

  Further, the prefetch determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the prefetch determination table, 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 are distinguished. It is possible.

  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 the second prefetch determination table used in the time-short state can be distinguished. Note that 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 from the start of the big hit game. 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 such a jackpot game (a 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 or the second big prize opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each winning prize opening, opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Opening round game is performed. In 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is released for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big prize opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big prize openings 14, 15 has elapsed, End the round game.

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

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

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 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). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing pattern”). The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k are operated in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

3-4. Game State Next, the 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” can 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-short-time state and a short-time state.

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

  The non-time-short state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state”, “high probability low base gaming state”, or “big hit gaming state”. The short time state is set in the “low probability high base game state” or “high probability high base game state”, and the game state in which the open time of the electric Chu 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-short time state. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-short time state. In the short-time state, the special-figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special-figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the number of special-figure variation patterns with a short special-figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. It is also possible to do this (see FIGS. 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 can easily make the normal time change time shorter than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal time fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-short state is determined. Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

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

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

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

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win a win, 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. The game according to the usual figure 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.

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

4). 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. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, luminance setting of the display unit 50a ("light quantity setting"), frequency setting of effects to be executed ("effect setting"), 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. 16B-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. 16B-2, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 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 night 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. In the normal rear stage production mode, the type of reach is displayed. 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 representing the sky (time reduction background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the short-time effect mode includes a short-time pre-stage effect mode before reach is established and a short-time post-stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the pre-time reduction effect mode, the time-shortening background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-shortage post-effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the “hit game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 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. 16C-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. The production symbol is composed of, for example, numeric symbols 1 to 9, and in the variation display of the production symbol, the production symbol fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production symbol with the end of the variable display of the special figure Stops. 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. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of numeric symbols 1 to 9, for example.

  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.

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. Note that “↓” in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol variation is being displayed. When the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “normal loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-1, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different. 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. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as “1, 1, 2” and “2, 4, 6”, where the left and right symbols are not the same. 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 (so-called reach eyes), 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. 18 (A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation rate of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is gradually increased. Will slow down. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 18C-1, a stop mode (so-called reach lose eye) suggesting reach loss is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all together in a stop mode that suggests reach loss. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, such as “7, 6, 7” and “5, 3, 5”, in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbol is different from the left and right symbols. 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. There are multiple types of stop modes that suggest a big hit, such as “7, 7, 7” and “2, 2, 2”, which have the same left and right symbols. 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.

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 variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. In 50a, an effect that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character is delighted by winning the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) that suggests a jackpot. 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. On the other hand, when the special figure variable pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, “SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting the loss (for example, an enemy character in battle) Display that is delighted to win) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop display in a stop mode that suggests reach lose. 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 (the jackpot expectation) 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, when the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “hit”, the execution probability of the SP reach is If the jackpot determination result is “losing” and 4%, and if the jackpot determination result is “hit”, 100%, the SP reach jackpot expectation is higher than the N reach jackpot expectation It can be set high. 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”. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 30% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. For example, the SP jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B can be set higher than the SP jackpot 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.

4-3. 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.

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 devices 40, 41, and the like. It is possible to suggest the result of the 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. 21A, the on-board movable device 55 and the below-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves to overlap with the display unit 50a when viewed from the player, and develops into 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. 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.

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 in which the player operates 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 special button 41 is effective (button operation effective period) occurs, and as this button operation effective period occurs, as shown in FIG. An effect that prompts the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (ie, pressing operation), and a button operation effective period. And an image representing the remaining time (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, when the special button 41 is pressed in the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated in the button operation effective period, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the on-board movable device 55 is operated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a as viewed from the player, and the big hit expectation is suggested. 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 pre-reading 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. For example, it is also possible to change the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

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. 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).

  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. 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. 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. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The Note that when the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table. 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. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure random number counter comprising a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter is obtained, and the obtained special figure 1 random number is obtained. Is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. The When special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetch determination table. 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. 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. 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. 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 among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot or the loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when 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 variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. Are not performed in parallel.

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

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

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

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

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

6). Production Control by Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, production control by production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. 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 seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the update method of the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main 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 normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and 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).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 121 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, the reception interrupt process (S4010) and the sub timer interrupt process (S4011) 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).

[2. Sub timer interrupt processing]
The sub timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined period (for example, 1 msec period) is input to the sub control board 120. In the sub timer interruption process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), the watchdog timer process (S4104), and the received command analysis A process (S4105), an effect timer update process (S4106), an audio control process (S4107), and an effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

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

  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. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the production data creation process, production data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

  First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The gaming ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used. However, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 can be used in combination.

  The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing in the non-time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 has eleven types of special charts of “THP001” to “THP004”, “THP011” to “THP015”, and “THP021” to “THP022” as special figure 1 variation patterns. One variation pattern can be determined. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

  Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, one of the four types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP001” to “THP004” is determined. Of the four types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP004” is more easily determined than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. “THP001” is referred to as “final battle jackpot fluctuation”, “THP002” is referred to as “battle jackpot fluctuation”, “THP003” is referred to as “mission jackpot fluctuation”, and “THP004” is referred to as “special character jackpot fluctuation”. .

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, one of the five types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP011” to “THP015” is determined. The Of the five types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP015” is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. “THP011” is referred to as “final battle loss variation”, “THP012” is referred to as “battle loss variation”, “THP013” is referred to as “mission loss variation”, and “THP014” is referred to as “special character loss variation”. “THP015” is called “N loss fluctuation”.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, one of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns “THP021” to “THP022” is determined. The Which one of the two types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the special figure 1 hold number is 0 to 2, “THP021” with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms is easily determined, and when the special figure 1 hold number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP022” having a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. “THP021” is referred to as “normal A loss fluctuation”, and “THP022” is referred to as “normal B loss fluctuation”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 to FIG. 38, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure fluctuation effect in the non-time-short state.

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

B. Reach “Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “normal fluctuation”, and is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the same type of effect symbol. Since “reach” is sometimes performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, “reach” may later evolve into reach production such as “N reach”, “mission reach”, “battle reach”, “final battle reach”, “special character reach”, etc. It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of being performed.

C. N reach “N reach” is an effect that may be performed after “reach” is established, and is a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decreases. Since “N reach” is sometimes performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

D. Mission Reach “Mission Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “N Reach”, and is a reach effect in which one ally character challenges a mission to acquire a sword. “Mission reach” is more likely to be a big hit game because it is more likely to be a big hit than when the result of the big hit is “lost”. Function. In addition, since “Mission Reach” may later develop into “Battle Reach”, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of developing into “Battle Reach”.

E. Battle Reach “Battle Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “Mission Reach”, and is a reach effect in which two teammate characters battle with enemy characters. “Battle Reach” is more likely to be a big hit game because it is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the result of the big hit determination is “losing”. Function. In addition, when “Mission Reach” is not developed to “Battle Reach”, it is easier to play jackpot games when “Mission Reach” is developed to “Battle Reach”. It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played, rather than “mission reach”.

F. Final Battle Reach “Final Battle Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “Battle Reach”, and is a reach effect in which three or four teammate characters battle with a strong enemy character. "Last Battle Reach" is more likely to be a big hit game than the case where the big hit judgment result is "losing", suggesting that a big hit game is likely to be played Function as. In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when developing from "Battle Reach" to "Final Battle Reach" than when it was not developed from "Battle Reach" to "Final Battle Reach" “Reach” also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than “Battle Reach”.

G. Special Character Reach “Special Character Reach” is an effect that may be performed after “N Reach”, and is a reach effect in which a special character that is an ally character appears. “Special Character Reach” is more likely to be a jackpot game because it is more likely to be a “hit” than when the jackpot determination result is “losing” Function as. In addition, when “N reach” is developed to “special character reach” rather than “N reach” to “mission reach”, it is easier to play a big hit game, so “special character reach” , It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "Mission Reach", "Battle Reach" or "Final Battle Reach". In the first embodiment, “special character reach” is a reach effect that is most likely to be a jackpot game.

H. Special Character Stock Notice “Special Character Stock Notice” is an effect that may be performed in “normal fluctuation”, and is a notice effect that a special character suggestion image is stocked. If “Special Character Stock Notice” is later developed to “Final Battle Reach”, a special character will appear in “Final Battle Reach”, and if it is later developed to “Special Character Reach” Since a special character appears in “Character Reach”, it functions as an effect suggesting that a special character appears.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28A to FIG. 28F, an effect flow of main special figure variation effects executed in a non-time-short state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and a speaker. Sound production using 52 can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle jackpot fluctuation” and “final battle loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of “mission reach” → “battle reach” → “final battle reach” is executed. Note that “special character stock notice” may be performed in “normal fluctuation” in these special figure fluctuation effects.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle big hit fluctuation” and “battle loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of “mission reach” → “battle reach” is executed. Note that “special character stock notice” is not performed in the “normal variation” in these special figure variation effects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “mission big hit fluctuation” and “mission loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → A production flow composed of “mission reach” is executed. Note that “special character stock notice” is not performed in the “normal variation” in these special figure variation effects.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “special character jackpot fluctuation” and “special character loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28D, “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach”. A production flow consisting of “→“ Special Character Reach ”is executed. Note that “special character stock notice” may be performed in “normal fluctuation” in these special figure fluctuation effects.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “N loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), an effect flow composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” is provided. Executed. Note that the “special character stock notice” is not performed in the “normal variation” in the special figure variation effect.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” and “normal B loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. Executed. Note that “special character stock notice” is not performed in the “normal variation” in these special figure variation effects.

  Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically described. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed together with the variation symbols of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not shown. There are things to do. Further, in the special figure variation effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

  First, a teammate character appearing in the special figure variation effect will be described. In the reach production of “mission reach”, “battle reach”, “final battle reach” and “special character reach” in the special figure change production, as shown in FIG. 29, the character A, character B, character C and special character Four teammate characters may appear.

  In “Mission Reach”, any one of the characters A, B, and C appears, and the one ally character that has appeared challenges the acquisition of a sword. In “Mission Reach”, no special character appears.

  In “Battle Reach”, in addition to the one ally character appearing in “Mission Reach”, another ally character appears and two ally characters battle with the enemy character. For example, when character A appears in “mission reach”, one of character B and character C appears in addition to character A in “battle reach”. In “Battle Reach”, no special character appears.

  In addition, in the “final battle reach”, in addition to the two ally characters appearing in “battle reach”, one or two ally characters appear, and three or four ally characters are considered strong enemy characters. Battle. For example, when character A and character B appear in “battle reach”, in “final battle reach”, in addition to character A and character B, one character C appears, and character C and special character There are times when two characters appear. In addition, in the “final battle reach”, in addition to the two ally characters appearing in “battle reach”, only a special character does not appear.

  In the “special character reach”, only one special character appears and the special character performs a predetermined action. In the “special character reach”, none of the characters A, B, and C appear.

  In other words, there are 13 types of appearance patterns of teammate characters in each reach effect, as shown in FIG. In the “mission reach”, “battle reach”, “final battle reach”, and “special character reach”, the effect control microcomputer 121 represents character images representing one to four teammate characters according to the appearance pattern shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 50a, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which a friend character appears.

  Next, “mission reach” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 has special figure 1 variation patterns of “final battle jackpot variation”, “final battle loss variation”, “battle jackpot variation”, “battle loss variation”, “mission jackpot variation”, “mission loss variation”. “Mission Reach” can be executed in the special figure variation effect. “Mission reach” suggests the possibility of a jackpot game or the development of “battle reach”.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 can select a teammate character appearing in “Mission Reach” using the appearance character selection table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, after “mission reach”, each of “mission reach”, “battle reach”, and “final battle reach”, whether or not it develops to “battle reach” or “final battle reach”. As an appearance pattern (see FIG. 29) for each ally character appearing in the reach production, the ally character appearing in “Mission Reach”, the ally character appearing in “Battle Reach”, and appearing in “Last Battle Reach” A teammate character is selected at the same time.

  The production control microcomputer 121 selects a teammate character appearing in “mission reach” by selecting the type of appearance pattern with reference to the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP001), “battle jackpot fluctuation” (THP002), “mission jackpot fluctuation” (THP003), pattern 1 is 5%, pattern 2 is 12%, pattern 3 is 5%, pattern 4 is 12%, pattern 5 is 5%, pattern 6 is 12%, pattern 7 is 5%, pattern 8 is 12%, pattern 9 is 4%, pattern 10 is 12%, pattern 11 is selected at a rate of 4%, and pattern 12 is selected at a rate of 12%. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle loss variation” (THP011), “battle loss variation” (THP012), or “mission loss variation” (THP013), pattern 1 is 12% and pattern 2 is 5 %, Pattern 3 is 12%, Pattern 4 is 5%, Pattern 5 is 12%, Pattern 6 is 5%, Pattern 7 is 12%, Pattern 8 is 5%, Pattern 9 is 12%, Pattern 10 is 4%, Pattern 11 is selected at a rate of 12% and pattern 12 at a rate of 4%. That is, the pattern 2, the pattern 4, the special character appearing in the “final battle reach”, the pattern 4, the pattern 9, the pattern 5, the pattern 7, the pattern 9, the pattern 9, or the pattern 11 in which the special character does not appear in the “final battle reach”. Pattern 6, Pattern 8, Pattern 10 or Pattern 12 is set to have a higher jackpot expectation level, and special characters appearing in “Final Battle Reach” are allies that suggest a higher jackpot expectation level Functions as a character. Note that the selection ratio shown by the appearance character selection table shown in FIG. 30A can be changed as appropriate.

  The production control microcomputer 121 executes “mission reach” in which a teammate character defined in the appearance pattern selected by the appearance character selection table appears.

  FIG. 31 (A) to FIG. 32 (C) are diagrams showing how “mission reach” is performed. As shown in FIG. 31A, if the on-board movable body 55k does not appear on the display unit 50a in the “N reach”, the “N reach” develops to the “mission reach”. In “mission reach”, when patterns 1 to 4 (appearance of character A) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), a character A image G200 representing character A and A normal sword image G300 representing a normal color sword and a rainbow sword image G301 representing a rainbow sword are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character A appears is displayed. When patterns 5 to 8 (appearance of character B) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. 31C, character B image G201 representing character B and normal sword image G300 are displayed. And the rainbow sword image G301 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character B appears is displayed. When patterns 9 to 12 (appearance of character C) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. 31D, character C image G202 representing character C and normal sword image G300 are displayed. And the rainbow sword image G301 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character C appears is displayed. Then, a moving image in which the appearing ally character tries to acquire a sword is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle jackpot variation”, “final battle loss variation”, “battle jackpot variation”, or “battle loss variation”, as shown in FIG. A scene in which the normal color sword has been successfully acquired (here, character A) is displayed on the display unit 50a and develops from “mission reach” to “battle reach”. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “Mission jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 32B, a teammate character (here, character A) succeeds in acquiring a rainbow-colored sword. Is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a big hit (here, “5.5.5”). Also, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “mission loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 32C, the ally character (here, character A) is also rainbow-colored to acquire the normal color sword. The scene where the acquisition of the sword also failed is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the display is stopped and displayed in a manner in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss (here, “5.6.5” reach loss eye).

  Next, “battle reach” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets “battle reach” in the special figure fluctuation effects of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern of “final battle jackpot fluctuation”, “final battle loser fluctuation”, “battle jackpot fluctuation”, and “battle loser fluctuation”. It is feasible. In “Battle Reach”, the possibility of a jackpot game being played or the possibility of developing into “Final Battle Reach” is suggested.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes “battle reach” in which a teammate character defined in the appearance pattern selected by the appearance character selection table appears.

  FIG. 33A to FIG. 34C are diagrams illustrating how “battle reach” is performed. When a scene in which the teammate character has successfully acquired the normal color sword in “Mission Reach” is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 32A), the “Mission Reach” develops to “Battle Reach”. In “battle reach”, when pattern 5, pattern 6, pattern 9, and pattern 10 (appearance of character A) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. A character A image G200 to be displayed is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character A appears is displayed. When pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 11, and pattern 12 (appearance of character B) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character B image representing character B as shown in FIG. G201 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character B appears is displayed. When pattern 3, pattern 4, pattern 7, and pattern 8 (appearance of character C) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character C image representing character C as shown in FIG. G202 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character C appears is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), an enemy character image G400 representing an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. A moving image in which a human friend character (here, character A and character B) battles with an enemy character is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle jackpot variation” or “final battle loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the on-board movable body 55k appears on the display unit 50a, It evolves from “battle reach” to “final battle reach”. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “battle big hit variation”, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), a scene in which two teammate characters win the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a jackpot (here, “5 · 5 · 5”). When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “battle loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 34C, a scene in which two teammate characters are defeated by an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode (here, “5 · 6 · 5” reach loss) that suggests a loss.

  Next, the “final battle reach” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute “final battle reach” in the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle jackpot fluctuation” and “final battle loss fluctuation”. In “Final Battle Reach”, it is suggested that a jackpot game may be played.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes a “final battle reach” in which a teammate character defined in the appearance pattern selected by the appearance character selection table appears.

  FIG. 35A to FIG. 36C are diagrams illustrating how the “final battle reach” is performed. When the on-board movable body 55k appears on the display unit 50a in “Battle Reach” (see FIG. 34A), the “Battle Reach” develops to “Final Battle Reach”. In “final battle reach”, when pattern 7 and pattern 11 (appearance of character A) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character A image G200 representing character A as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character A appears is displayed. When pattern 8 and pattern 12 (appearance of character A and special character) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), a character A image G200 representing character A and a special character are displayed. A special character image G203 representing the character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character A and the special character appear is displayed. When pattern 3 and pattern 9 (appearance of character B) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character B image G201 representing character B is displayed on display unit 50a as shown in FIG. The moving image in which the character B appears is displayed. Further, when pattern 4 and pattern 10 (appearance of character B and special character) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character B image G201 representing character B and a special character are displayed as shown in FIG. A special character image G203 representing the character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character B and the special character appear is displayed. When pattern 1 and pattern 5 (appearance of character C) are selected by the appearance character selection table, a character C image G202 representing character C is displayed on display unit 50a as shown in FIG. The moving image in which the character C appears is displayed. When pattern 2 and pattern 6 (appearance of character C and special character) are selected by the appearance character selection table, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), a character C image G202 representing character C and a special character are displayed. A special character image G203 representing the character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the character C and the special character appear is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 36A, a strong enemy character image G401 representing a strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. A moving image in which a person or four characters (here, character A, character B, character C, and special character) battle with a strong enemy character is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), a scene in which three or four teammate characters win the strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a jackpot (here, “5, 5, 5”). Further, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 36C, a scene in which three or four teammate characters are defeated by a strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode (here, “5 · 6 · 5” reach-losing eye) suggesting a loss.

  Next, the “special character reach” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute “special character reach” in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character big hit variation” and “special character loss variation”. "Special character reach" suggests the possibility of a big hit game.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes “special character reach” in which a special character defined in the appearance pattern of the pattern 13 described above appears.

  FIG. 37 (A) to FIG. 37 (D) are diagrams showing how “special character reach” is performed. As shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the on-board movable body 55k appears on the display unit 50a in “N reach”, it develops from “N reach” to “special character reach”. In “Special Character Reach”, as shown in FIG. 37B, a special character image G203 representing a special character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the special character performs a predetermined action (here, smiling with a smile). Is displayed.

  After that, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “special character big hit fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), the direction design EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggests a big hit (here, “5.5.・ Stop display at 5 ” When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the direction design EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggests a loss (here, “5.6”).・ Stop display at 5).

  Next, the “special character stock notice” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses “normal fluctuation” in the special figure fluctuation effects of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “final battle jackpot fluctuation”, “final battle loser fluctuation”, “special character jackpot fluctuation”, and “special character loser fluctuation”. "Special character stock notice" can be executed when "" is executed. The “special character stock notice” suggests the possibility of a special character appearing in “final battle reach” or “special character reach”.

  The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute the “special character stock notice” using the special character stock notice selection table shown in FIG. Upon selection, the special figure 1 variation pattern and the appearance pattern selected by the appearance character selection table are referred to. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “final battle jackpot variation” (THP001), if the appearance pattern is pattern 2, pattern 4, pattern 6, pattern 8, pattern 10, or pattern 12, “ If execution of “Special Character Stock Notice” is selected at a rate of 50% and the appearance pattern is Pattern 1, Pattern 3, Pattern 5, Pattern 7, Pattern 9 or Pattern 11, execution of “Special Character Stock Notice” is selected. Not. When the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “final battle loss variation” (THP011), if the appearance pattern is pattern 2, pattern 4, pattern 6, pattern 8, pattern 10, or pattern 12, “special character stock” If execution of “notice” is selected at a rate of 40% and the appearance pattern is pattern 1, pattern 3, pattern 5, pattern 7, pattern 9, or pattern 11, execution of “special character stock notice” is not selected. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character big hit variation” (THP004), execution of “special character stock notice” is selected at a rate of 70%. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character loss variation” (THP014), execution of “special character stock notice” is selected at a rate of 60%. In other words, when execution of “Special Character Stock Notice” is selected, it is set so that it will be easier to develop into “Special Character Reach” than “Mission Reach”. It functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility of developing into “reach”. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character jackpot variation” or “special character loss variation”, the appearance pattern is always the pattern 13, so the appearance pattern selected by the appearance character selection table is not referred to. In addition, the selection ratio indicated by the special character stock notice selection table shown in FIG. 30B can be changed as appropriate.

  The production control microcomputer 121 executes “special character stock notice” when execution of “special character stock notice” is selected in the special character stock notice selection table.

  FIG. 38A to FIG. 38B are diagrams illustrating a state where the “special character stock notice” is performed. When “normal fluctuation” is started in the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. After that, when “normal fluctuation” is performed, “special character stock notice” is performed.

  In the “special character stock notice”, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), a special character suggestion image G500 (here, a character image of “special character STOCK”) suggesting a special character is displayed at the top of the display unit 50a. The The special character suggestion image G500 continues to be displayed even after the “normal fluctuation” ends, and when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “final battle big hit fluctuation” or “final battle loss fluctuation”, the “final battle” When the special character image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a in “REACH”, it is erased. Further, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “special character big hit variation” or “special character loss variation”, the special character image G203 is deleted when the special character image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

<Consideration of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, consider the relationship between the number of friendly characters appearing in “Mission Reach” and the number of friendly characters appearing in “Battle Reach”. Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "Final Battle Jackpot Fluctuation", "Final Battle Loss Fluctuation", "Battle Big Bonus Fluctuation", "Battle Loss Fluctuation" special figure fluctuation production, "Mission reach" followed by "Battle Reach" However, while only one ally character appears in “Mission Reach”, two ally characters appear in “Battle Reach” (see FIG. 29). In other words, since “Battle Reach” is more likely to have a jackpot game than “Mission Reach”, it can be said that the probability of a jackpot game is increased by increasing the number of teammate characters that appear.

  Next, the relationship between the number of friendly characters appearing in “Mission Reach” and the number of friendly characters appearing in “Final Battle Reach” will be considered. Special figure 1 variation patterns are "Last Battle Jackpot Fluctuation", "Last Battle Loss Fluctuation", "Battle Jackpot Fluctuation", and "Battle Loss Fluctuation". Although it develops to “final battle reach”, only one ally character appears in “mission reach”, while three or four ally characters appear in “final battle reach” (see FIG. 29). In other words, since the “final battle reach” is more likely to be a jackpot game than the “mission reach”, it can be said that the possibility of a jackpot game is increased by increasing the number of teammate characters appearing.

  Next, the relationship between the number of friendly characters appearing in “Battle Reach” and the number of friendly characters appearing in “Final Battle Reach” will be considered. Special Figure 1 Variation pattern is “Last Battle Reach”, “Last Battle Loss Fluctuation”, “Battle Big Hit Fluctuation”, and “Battle Loss Fluctuation”. Although it develops, only two ally characters appear in “Battle Reach”, while three or four ally characters appear in “Final Battle Reach” (see FIG. 29). In other words, since “Last Battle Reach” is more likely to have a jackpot game than “Battle Reach”, it can be said that the number of teammate characters that appear increases the likelihood that a jackpot game will be played.

  Next, regarding the relationship between the probability that a jackpot game will be played when no special character appears in "Last Battle Reach" and the probability that a jackpot game will be played when a special character appears in "Last Battle Reach" Consider. In “Final Battle Reach”, there are cases where a special character appears or not in addition to any of Character A, Character B, and Character C, but the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “Final Battle jackpot fluctuation” ", The appearance pattern in which the special character appears at a rate of 72% is selected, whereas the special character appears only at a rate of 38% when the special figure 1 variation pattern is" Final Battle Loss Variation ". The appearance pattern is not selected (see FIG. 30A). In other words, the probability that a jackpot game is played when a special character does not appear in the “final battle reach” and the probability that a jackpot game is played when a special character appears in the “final battle reach” are different from each other. I can say that. In the first embodiment, the probability that a jackpot game is played when a special character appears in the “final battle reach” is higher than the probability that a jackpot game is played when the special character does not appear in the “final battle reach”. Is higher.

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

(1) One ally character appears in “Mission Reach”, two ally characters appear in “Battle Reach”, and three or four ally characters appear in “Final Battle Reach” Therefore, it is possible to change the ally character appearing according to the type of reach production, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) If “Mission Reach” evolves into “Battle Reach” or “Final Battle Reach”, which is more likely to be a big hit game than “Mission Reach”, the number of allied characters appearing will increase. It is possible to easily suggest that the game is likely to be performed by the number of teammate characters, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) In “Mission Reach” and “Battle Reach”, one new ally character appears, while in “Last Battle Reach”, two new ally characters may appear. “Final battle reach” can be positioned as a valuable reach production, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) Special characters that do not appear in either “Mission Reach” or “Battle Reach” must appear in “Final Battle Reach”, which is more likely to be a big hit game than “Mission Reach” and “Battle Reach” Therefore, the appearance of a special character can easily indicate that a jackpot game is likely to be played, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) When developing from “N reach” to “mission reach”, one of character A, character B, and character C appears, while a jackpot game is played from “N reach” to “mission reach” When it develops into a "special character reach" that has a high possibility, a special character that does not appear in the "mission reach" appears, so it is easy to understand by the appearance of a special character that a big hit game is likely to be played It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(6) When developing from "Mission Reach" to "Battle Reach", allied characters that appeared in "Mission Reach" will continue to appear in "Battle Reach", so "Mission Reach" and "Battle Reach ”can be associated, and it is possible to enhance the fun of the game.

(7) When “Battle Reach” evolves into “Final Battle Reach”, the ally characters that appeared in “Battle Reach” will continue to appear in “Final Battle Reach”. It is possible to associate with “Final Battle Reach”, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(8) When "Mission Reach" is developed to "Last Battle Reach" via "Battle Reach", allied characters appearing in "Mission Reach" are both "Battle Reach" and "Final Battle Reach" Since it continues to appear, “Mission Reach”, “Battle Reach”, and “Final Battle Reach” can be associated with each other, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

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

  In the first embodiment, a teammate character appearing in each reach effect is selected based on the result of jackpot determination (special pattern variation pattern determination). However, based on the result of jackpot symbol type determination, A teammate character appearing in the reach production may be selected. For example, the appearance pattern of the pattern 2, the pattern 4, the pattern 6, the pattern 8, the pattern 10, or the pattern 12 in which the special character appears may be selected only when the high probability state comes after the jackpot gaming state. . In this case, it can be suggested that a special character appears to be in a high probability state, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In the first embodiment, one ally character appears in the “mission reach”, two ally characters appear in the “battle reach”, and three or four people appear in the “final battle reach”. However, the number of teammate characters is not limited to this.

  In the first embodiment, special characters are prevented from appearing in “mission reach” and “battle reach”, but a special character appears in one or both of “mission reach” and “battle reach”. Anyway.

  In the first embodiment, the jackpot game is played when the special character appears in the “final battle reach” rather than the probability that the jackpot game is played when the special character does not appear in the “final battle reach”. Although the probability is higher, it is a big hit when a special character appears in "Last Battle Reach" than the probability that a big hit game will be played when a special character does not appear in "Last Battle Reach" The probability of playing a game may be lower.

  In the first embodiment, “Special Character Stock Notice”, “Mission Reach”, “Battle Reach”, and “Final Battle Reach” are performed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern. It may be performed based on a two-variation pattern, a start winning command, an opening command, or the like.

  In the first embodiment, the “special character stock notice” is performed in the “normal variation” in the special figure variation effect, but may be performed in another effect. For example, a “special character stock notice” may be performed in “N reach” in the special figure variation effect.

  In the first embodiment, “special character stock notice”, “mission reach”, “battle reach”, and “final battle reach” are performed in the “low probability low base game state”. It may be performed in a “high probability high base gaming state” or a jackpot gaming state.

  In the basic embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not composed of three symbols. 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 basic 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 basic embodiment, the variable display of FIG. 1 and the variable display of FIG. 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of FIG. 1 and the variable display of FIG. 2 are performed in parallel. You may comprise as follows.

  In the basic 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 presentation control are performed on different substrates, but may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

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

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following invention A to invention B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the description of the invention A to the invention B, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes. The invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A4, and the invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
A determination means for determining whether to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state, a high probability state, a short-time state) (a jackpot determination, a jackpot symbol type determination);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a first character effect (mission reach) in which a predetermined character (character A, character B, character C) appears,
In the first character effect, there are a time when only the first character appears and a time when only the second character appears among the first character and the second character,
After the first character effect, a second character effect (battle reach, final battle reach) in which both the first character and the second character appear may be executed.
The special game state is more likely to occur when the second character effect is executed after the first character effect than when the second character effect is not executed after the first character effect.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
The production execution means
In the second character effect, a third character (special character) may appear in addition to both the first character and the second character.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
When the third character appears in the second character effect and when the third character does not appear in the second character effect, the probabilities of entering the special gaming state are different from each other.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The production execution means
In the first character effect, when only the first character appears and when only the second character appears among the first character, the second character, and the third character. On the other hand, only the third character does not appear.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state, short time state) advantageous to the player;
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
When performing a first character effect (mission reach) in which a predetermined character (character A, character B or character C) appears, which is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering the special gaming state, There is an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of entering the special game state than the first character effect, and that a specific effect (special character reach) in which a specific character (special character) appears is executed. ,
After the first character effect, a second character effect (battle reach, final battle reach) in which the predetermined character continuously appears may be executed.
In the second character effect, in addition to the predetermined character, the specific character may appear.
It is characterized by that.

A gaming machine according to Invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The production execution means
In the second character effect, in addition to the predetermined character, when a normal character (character A, character B, or character C) appears, and when the normal character and the specific character appear is there,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
It is easier to enter the special gaming state when the specific character appears in the second character effect than when the specific character does not appear in the second character effect.
It is characterized by that.

PY1 ... Pachinko machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer G200 ... Character A image G201 ... Character B image G202 ... Character C image G203 ... Special character image

Claims (3)

A gaming state control means capable of making a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
An effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering the special game state, and when executing the first character effect in which a predetermined character appears, there is a possibility of entering the special game state more than the first character effect. There is a production that suggests that the character is high and when a specific production in which a specific character appears is executed,
After the first character effect, a second character effect in which the predetermined character continuously appears may be executed.
In the second character effect, in addition to the predetermined character, the specific character may appear.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production execution means
In the second character effect, in addition to the predetermined character, there are a case where a normal character appears and a case where the normal character and the specific character appear.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
It is easier to enter the special gaming state when the specific character appears in the second character effect than when the specific character does not appear in the second character effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.