JP2020000359A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to improvement in a game taste.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether or not to produce a jackpot game advantageous to a player on the basis of entry of a ball in a ball entry hole (a first operation-start hole 11 or a second operation-start hole 12), and represents a result of the determination by a variable performance. The variable performance is executed on an image display device 50, and, in the variable performance, a left performance symbol EZ1, a middle performance symbol EZ2, and a right performance symbol EZ3 are variably displayed, and stationarily displayed in a stop mode representing a result of the determination. A right performance symbol EZ3 (a first performance symbol) to be displayed at a part nearest to a right side (one side) of a display part 50a (a display screen) of the image display device 50 and the left performance symbol EZ1 (a second performance symbol) to be displayed at a part nearest to the left side (the other side) facing the right side are displayed in different display sizes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to enter a special gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player based on a winning in a winning opening such as a starting port. The result of this determination is indicated by a fluctuation effect. For example, in Patent Literature 1 below, a left effect symbol displayed on the left of the image display unit in a variable effect, an effect symbol displayed in the center of the image display unit, and a right effect symbol displayed on the right of the image display unit A pachinko gaming machine that notifies the result of the determination by stopping and displaying three effect symbols of the effect symbols is described. In this pachinko gaming machine, the three left, middle, and right effect symbols are displayed on the image display unit so as not to overlap each other.

JP-A-2006-154997

  By the way, there is room for the performance performed by the gaming machine to be improved in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the gaming machine.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entry port where a game ball can enter,
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect using an effect means including a predetermined image display device,
The effect performing means is a gaming machine capable of causing the image display device to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stop-displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination.
Among the plurality of effect symbols, a first effect symbol displayed closest to one side of the display screen of the image display device is different from a second effect symbol displayed closest to another side opposite to the one side. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed in a display size.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-tuple-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-map-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 change pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a 1 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a big hit game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of effect symbol. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the display layer of each image in a fluctuation effect. It is a figure of the display part which displays a fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when reach is established in a fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when reach is not materialized in a fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when reach is established in the fluctuation effect which concerns on a change example.

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

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

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

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to fire the game ball. Have been. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a lower decorative body 36 which protrudes greatly toward the front. 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. Further, a lower plate 35 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34.

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

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

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

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has 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 made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. At the approximate center of the game board 1, an opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which a game ball can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

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

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

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

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 1 lottery”). ) And the variable display of Toku-zu 1. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where game balls cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second 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 an “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry is possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). ) And the variable display of the special figure 2. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, substantially at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that are driven into the game area 6 but do not win any of the winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

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

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

  Indicators 8 are disposed on the left side of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 and on the left side (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) to be described later. And a special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of variable figures of the special figure 2 held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to 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 to the first starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 83.

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

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

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit 105 described later as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second opening 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105 a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Has an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. Hereinafter, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation”, and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation number”. The special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

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

  Then, the number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations. It is possible.

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the variable figure is displayed (variable display) and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose figure (stop general-purpose figure, a general-purpose figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose figure selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose figures by a general-purpose lottery. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a hit symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

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

  Further, before the general-purpose figure is stopped and displayed, the general-purpose figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary figure is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink simultaneously. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general-purpose lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on the condition that the variable display of the general-purpose diagram or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set for the number of general drawing reservations (number of general drawing reservations) that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106. The upper limit of the number of ordinary drawing reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. Note that, in the following, the ordinary symbol random numbers obtained by passing the game balls through the gate 13 are also referred to as “general symbol related random numbers”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed. Note that the variable display of a special figure is also called a special figure change, and the variable display of a general figure is also called a general figure change.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect display unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-panel movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-panel movable device") 56.

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

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

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state where the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. When the drive source of the on-panel movable device 55 is driven, the on-panel movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-panel movable device 56 is driven, the under-panel movable body 56k moves upward (up). I do. At this time, the image display device 50 moves down the on-panel movable body 55k (the on-panel movable body 55k in the production state (producing position) shown in FIG. 5B) or the raised under-panel movable body 56k (see FIG. 5B). The under-panel movable body 56k in the effect state (effect position) shown in FIG. 5 (B) is covered, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

  In addition, the position and 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 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) related to game profit, a game effect (special figure change effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 An effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as a game effect and a customer waiting effect, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses various effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the effect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the main control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

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

  The main control board 100 also causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and information stored in the gaming RAM 104. Clear switch 119 is mounted.

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

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

  The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided at the gate 13, and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17 (entering the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, the sensor outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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

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

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

  Further, to the main control board 100, the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83) are connected. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Bidirectional communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or some of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50. ) And image data such as a background image).

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effect, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

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

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

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. 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.

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

  Note that a CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for a configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “table of the pachinko gaming machine PY1” It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a 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 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, if the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is assigned to “reach present (reach is generated)” and “reach no (reach is not generated)” which are the results of the reach determination. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random values determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the reach determination table for non-time reduction and the reach determination table for time reduction. Note that the probability of determining that there is reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach present (reach is generated)" performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" is referred to as "reach lost", and "reach no (reach is not generated)". This is sometimes called "losing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining the figure variation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a jackpot determination and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number and distribution rate can be appropriately set within a range that does not hinder the game. It is possible.

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

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

  In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with a jackpot determination result and a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving include a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time reduction special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 change pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the no-reach losing used when the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is 0 to 2 and when the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

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

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

3-2-5. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a read-ahead determination in accordance with a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning (starting winning) at the starting opening (first starting opening 11 or second starting opening 12). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, a determination as to which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the big hit symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. The first look-ahead determination table can also be said to be a look-ahead determination table according to the special figure 1 (a special figure 1 pre-read determination table). In addition, the second prefetch determination table can also be referred to as a prefetch determination table according to Tokuzu 2 (Tokuzu 2 prefetch determination table). Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12).

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

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

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

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of opening of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening where each opening is performed, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. I have. After the special figure is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 is not elapsed. End the round game.

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

  Further, the number and time of each of the jackpot game components can be appropriately changed. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. In addition, the types of the jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or a single type.

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

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of making the vehicle 16 enter. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be appropriately changed. If another operation mode is shown in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko game machine PY1”, it is assumed that the pachinko game machine PY1 adopts the operation mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the fluctuating time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set advantageously for the player may be a part of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time reduction state.

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

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive variation effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in the “low-probability low-base game state”, “low-probability high-base game state”, “high-probability low-base game state”, and “high-probability high-base game state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect, and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, a customer waiting effect is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration movie G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration moving image G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing setting relating to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effects include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a luminance setting of the display unit 50a, and a frequency setting of the effect to be executed.

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

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

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving 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, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure fluctuation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early time reduction effect mode, the background image G106 for the time reduction is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the latter time 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 performed in the “big hit game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that a jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or a right to promote “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the beating image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid prize balls are indicated. The big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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

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

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect design, various kinds of display such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, a special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect in which the display unit 50a is divided into three substantially equally in the horizontal direction on the left, center and right sides, respectively. A symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 can be provided. The left effect design area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect design EZ1 when the effect design in the special figure variation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special figure is variably displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are always displayed during the execution of the variable effect. The timing of the variation display and the timing of the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are synchronized with the timing of the variation display and the timing of the stop display of the special symbol. The variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 functions as an effect indicating that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable display.

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

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

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

  In addition, the reach is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the variably displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed. , A state (eg, “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous for the player (for example, a jackpot game state). If a reach effect such as N-reach or SP-reach is performed thereafter, the state in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed is referred to as “reach” as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game. It is possible to set.

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

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

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the non-reach variation is referred to as “non-reach variation”, and the variation when the reach is achieved is referred to as “reach variation (reach loss). ) ". How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6”), and How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2”, “5.4.5”, etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitutes the stop mode (the double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit. Note that SP reach may be performed without going through N reach.

  In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a special effect for SP reach (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach exclusive effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect indicating a jackpot (for example, a display in which an ally character has won a battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode (so-called zoro eyes) indicating a jackpot. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is being displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called broken eye) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. Note that the effects of the SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. If the result of "Lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big hit", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. , 20% in the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 30% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree.

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

4-3. Reservation Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is provided with a reservation icon display area 50d including four display areas. The reserved 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 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  In addition, near the reserved icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e including one display area is provided. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA (also referred to as the reserved icon TA) that is the same as the reserved icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect. Note that an icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

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

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

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

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

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for operating 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 effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-panel movable device 55 and the under-panel movable device 56 operate, and the on-panel movable body 55k and the It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of an advanced effect. In addition, about a movable body effect, it is not limited to the development suggestion to SP reach, It is possible to change or add suitably. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using an input device (operation unit) such as 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 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and as shown in FIG. In this way, an effect that prompts the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the special button 41 (a pressing operation image G32), and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation time image G33). Note that the operation time image G33 is formed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, and the big hit expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for a specific special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. In 50d, the hold icon HA which is normally displayed as “〇” may be displayed as “☆”. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gassing effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in a special mode (“☆” in the present embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“〇” in the present embodiment) is referred to as a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display.

  The hold display in the special mode is more easily displayed when the result of the pre-read determination is “big hit” than when the result is “losing”. In addition, the hold display in the normal mode is easier to be displayed when the result of the pre-read determination is “losing” than when the result is “big hit”. Therefore, the hold display in the special mode functions as an effect indicating that the degree of expectation of the jackpot game state is higher than the hold display in the normal mode.

  In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but a configuration may be adopted in which only the hold icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the hold display of the special mode in the hold change effect may be the time of occurrence of a start winning prize, which is a trigger for displaying the hold display, or the shift display of the hold display (the display area of the hold icon HA). May be changed), or the special figure change corresponding to the hold display may be being executed (when the icon is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of the hold display.

  The pre-reading effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the pre-reading effect is not limited to a change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect include a so-called continuous notice. The special figure hold (specific determination information among the acquired determination information) that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect is also referred to as “activation trigger of the look-ahead effect” or “target hold”.

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

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, a power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding one. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. At least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main-side timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

  Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the distribution device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation after the power is turned on.

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

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). And so on.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning opening sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting opening sensor processing, first starting opening sensor processing, first winning opening sensor processing, second winning opening sensor processing, specific area The 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 processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

  In the first special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, a command for a specific area sensor 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 that is performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process, a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern determination is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol change process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the result of the hit determination in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the running ordinary figure. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol in response to the lapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running general 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 the 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 operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination 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 standby process is a process that is performed during a standby state in which the special symbol is not variably displayed, not in the jackpot game state. In the special symbol standby processing, the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special figure 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is performed. .

  In the special figure 2 determination processing (the special figure determination processing according to the special figure 2), the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the current game Using the jackpot determination table according to the state, a jackpot determination for determining whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 2 determination processing. In the special figure 2 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state are used. A special pattern 2 change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 change start command representing the determined special figure 2 change pattern is generated. The special figure 2 change start command is associated with information relating to the special figure 2, information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 change pattern. It also includes information on special map fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

  The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 relation random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 relation random number in the first area is specially converted. 2 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 suspension number command representing the special figure 2 suspension number after the processing is generated.

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

  The special figure 1 change pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 1 determination processing. In the special figure 1 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current game state are used. The special figure 1 change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 change pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 reservations). Then, a special figure 1 change start command representing the determined special figure 1 change pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information on the fact that the figure is special figure 1, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 change pattern. And information on the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 1 display unit 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure changing time period associated with the determined special figure 1 changing pattern.

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

  If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done. In other words, when the special figure 2 is reserved, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 is reserved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number updating process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, the method of updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding the random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission processing, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). Note that the sub-control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (to perform various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (to perform various movable object effects by operation). Or execute). In this manner, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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

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

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time a 1 msec interrupt pulse is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player is detected by a signal from the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. Or In the light emission data output processing, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the like are illuminated at a timing suitable for the effect by the image and the like on the basis of the effect processing data created by the input processing and the effect data creation processing described later. Thus, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect for operating the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described below. In order to output the driving data. In other words, 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 the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, a received command analysis process (S4201), an effect timer update process (S4202), a voice control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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

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

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a method of displaying the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the variable effect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit” in the special jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the first starting port 11). Any one of "Symbol 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 55% and “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 45%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines which one of “big hit symbol 3” or “big hit symbol 4” in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 80% and the “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 20%.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Specifically, in the “big hit game 1” executed when the “big hit symbol 1” is determined, and in the “big hit game 2” executed when the “big hit symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 15R, the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The special winning opening 14 is opened. In addition, in 16R of "big hit game 1", the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in 16R of "big hit game 2", the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum. Note that 9R to 15R of the jackpot game 1 and 9R to 16R of the jackpot game 2 have extremely short opening times of the special winning opening, and realistically, no winning in the special winning opening can be expected. That is, the number of substantial round games of the jackpot game 1 is nine, and the number of substantial round games of the jackpot game 2 is eight.

  In addition, in the “big hit game 3” executed when the “big hit symbol 3” is determined, and in the “big hit game 4” executed when the “big hit symbol 4” is determined, 16 round games are performed. Done. Then, from 1R to 15R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, in 16R of "big hit game 3", the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in 16R of “big hit game 4”, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the maximum. That is, the number of substantial round games of the jackpot game 3 is 16 times, and the number of substantial round games of the jackpot game 4 is 15 times.

  Therefore, the "big hit game 3" in which the number of substantial round games is 16 and the "big hit game 4" in which the number is 15 are "big hit game 1" in which the number of substantial round games is 9 and "big hit game 1". It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the “jackpot game 2”, which is eight times, and the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 3” or “jackpot game 4” is executed is “jackpot game 1” or It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state in which “big jackpot game 2” is executed.

  In this embodiment, if ten game balls enter the first special winning opening 14 before the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 reaches 29.5 seconds, the first special winning opening 14 is closed. If ten game balls enter the second special winning opening 15 before the opening time of the second special winning opening 15 reaches 29.5 seconds, the second special winning opening 15 is closed. In addition, in any of “big hit game 1”, “big hit game 2”, “big hit game 3”, and “big hit game 4”, the second big winning opening 15 is opened in the 16th round game. In "big hit game 1" and "big hit game 3", when a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls enter the second big winning opening 15, the sorting member 16k changes from the first state to the second state. Then, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16 is permitted. The time when the distribution member 16k is in the second state is a time (for example, about 3000 ms) sufficient for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. On the other hand, in "big hit game 2" and "big hit game 4", the distribution member 16k does not change from the first state to the second state, and the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16 is not allowed. That is, in the "big hit game 1" and the "big hit game 3", the game ball substantially passes through the specific area 16, and in the "big hit game 2" and the "big hit game 4", the specific area 16 is substantially set. Does not pass through the game ball (see FIG. 3). In any of the jackpot games, when a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls enter the round game of the 16th round, the passage to the specific area 16 for a very short time (for example, about 1 ms) almost occurs. Alternatively, the distributing member 16k may be controlled to the second state only during the non-period.

  Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 sets the gaming state after the big hit game to any of the big hit games of “big hit game 1”, “big hit game 2”, “big hit game 3”, and “big hit game 4”. Set to the time saving state (high base state). In the big hit game state, if a game ball passes through the specific area 16, the state is set to the high probability state. As described above, in the "big hit game 1" and the "big hit game 3", since the game ball substantially passes through the specific area 16, the big hit game of either the "big hit game 1" or the "big hit game 3" After the jackpot game state to be executed, a high probability state is set. On the other hand, in the "big hit game 2" and the "big hit game 4", since the game ball does not substantially pass through the specific area 16, the big hit game of either the "big hit game 2" or the "big hit game 4" is executed. After the jackpot gaming state, the high probability state is not set (the normal probability state is set).

  In other words, after the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", the game control microcomputer 101 controls the game to the high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and "big hit game 2" or "big hit game". After “game 4”, the game state is controlled to a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state). In this embodiment, the “high-probability high-base game state” can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the “low probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 (the predetermined upper limit execution number).

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

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

  Next, the types of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the present embodiment will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variable effect using the effect symbols shown in FIG. 29 in the high-probability high-base game state (in other words, in the case of the probable variable effect mode). That is, in the present embodiment, the left effect symbol EZ1 in the variable effect in the high-probability high-base gaming state includes the numerical symbols “1” to “9” shown in FIG. Similarly, the medium effect symbol EZ2 in the variable effect in the high-probability high-base gaming state also includes the numerical symbols “1” to “9” shown in FIG. The right effect symbol EZ3 in the variable effect also includes the numerical symbols “1” to “9” shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, each of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 includes the numerical symbols “1” to “9” shown in FIG. 31, and in the variable effect, each effect symbol EZ1 , EZ2, EZ3, these numeric symbols are scroll-displayed in order.

  As shown in FIG. 31, each numeral symbol is a numeral image SG1 to SG9 representing any numeral from “1” to “9”, and a pedestal image DG1 displayed superimposed on and behind the numeral images SG1 to SG9. To DG9. The pedestal images DG1 to DG9 in each numeral pattern are images obtained by combining an elliptical basic image and a character image representing a character. The basic image is common to each of the pedestal images DG1 to DG9, and the character image is different for each of the pedestal images DG1 to DG9.

  More specifically, the numeral symbol “1” includes a pedestal image DG1 representing the child A's childhood. Further, the numeral design of “2” includes the pedestal image DG2 expressing the child B's childhood. Further, the numeral design of “3” includes a pedestal image DG3 expressing the child C's childhood.

  Further, the numeral design of “4” includes a pedestal image DG4 expressing the character A's school days. Further, the numeral design of “5” includes a pedestal image DG5 expressing the character B's school days. Further, the numeral design of “6” includes the pedestal image DG6 expressing the character C's school days.

  In addition, the numeral design of “7” includes a pedestal image DG7 representing the character A's working age. Further, the numeral design of “8” includes a pedestal image DG8 expressing the character B's working age. Further, the numeral design of “9” includes a pedestal image DG9 expressing the adult era of the character C. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change what type of effect symbols including images are used as each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

  Next, an image displayed on the display unit 50a will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays different images on a plurality of layers including the first to fifth layers, respectively, so that the images can be displayed on the display unit 50a in a superimposed manner. In the high-probability, high-base gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the probability change background image G105 on the first layer. Also, a medium effect symbol EZ2 (corresponding to a third effect symbol) is displayed on a second layer higher than the first layer. Further, a left effect symbol EZ1 (corresponding to a second effect symbol) is displayed on a third layer higher than the second layer. Further, the right effect symbol EZ3 (corresponding to the first effect symbol) is displayed on the fourth layer higher than the third layer. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed on a fifth layer higher than the fourth layer. As described above, in this embodiment, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed on a layer higher than the layer on which the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed, and the right effect symbol is displayed on a layer higher than the layer on which the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. EZ3 is displayed.

  Note that there may be layers other than the first to fifth layers. Further, if the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed on a layer higher than the layer displaying the left effect symbol EZ1, the layer displaying each image can be changed as appropriate. Also, images other than the images shown in FIG. 30 may be displayed on the display unit 50a, and the layer on which the image is displayed can be appropriately set within a range that does not hinder the game.

  By displaying each image on the first layer to the fifth layer as shown in FIG. 30, the variable effect is displayed on the display unit 50a in a display mode as shown in FIG. That is, three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the hold icon HA, and the icon TA are displayed on the probability changing background image G105 (the space background image G105). Among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in front of the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in front of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the middle effect symbol EZ2. Is done. Therefore, in the middle effect symbol EZ2, a portion hidden by the left effect symbol EZ1 (a portion to be hidden) and a portion hidden by the right effect symbol EZ3 (a portion to be hidden) are generated. Further, in the left effect symbol EZ1, there is a portion hidden (not displayed) by the right effect symbol EZ3.

  In the present embodiment, the portion where each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 overlap each other is a portion of the pedestal image (the pedestal images DG1, DG7, and DG3 in FIG. 31) of each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. Numerical images of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (numerical images SG1, SG7, SG3 in FIG. 31) do not overlap. In other words, the numeral images which are the main parts in the numeral design do not overlap, but only the pedestal images which are the subparts overlap. For this reason, even if each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed so as to overlap each other, the player correctly recognizes which numeral symbol from “1” to “9” is the effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. It is possible to make it.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the right effect symbol EZ3 among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 the largest, and displays the middle effect symbol EZ2 the smallest. That is, the display size of each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is larger in the order of middle effect symbol EZ2 <left effect symbol EZ1 <right effect symbol EZ3. In other words, the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a larger size as the effect symbol with a higher displayed layer (dominant).

  For this reason, it seems that the right effect symbol EZ3, which is the effect symbol displayed on the foreground, is located closer to the player. In addition, it is felt that the middle effect design EZ2, which is the effect design displayed at the innermost position, is located farther from the player. Further, the left effect symbol EZ1 is felt to be located farther than the right effect symbol EZ3 and closer to the middle effect symbol EZ2. That is, in the present embodiment, the way of showing the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 has a strong sense of depth. In addition, since each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in different sizes, it is possible to give the player the impression that the effect symbols are of different types even if they are of the same type. I have.

  In the present embodiment, the right effect design EZ3 is displayed in a size about 1.25 times the left effect design EZ1. The relationship between the display size of the right effect design EZ3 and the display size of the left effect design EZ1 can be appropriately changed. , About 1.2 times to 2 times the display size of the left effect symbol EZ1, and more preferably about 1.25 times to 1.5 times. The same applies to the relationship between the display size of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the display size of the middle effect symbol EZ2. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the display size of the right effect design EZ3 is such that the width in the left-right direction exceeds half the width in the left-right direction of the display unit 50a, and the display size of the left effect design EZ1 is the left-right direction. Is about 部 of the width in the left-right direction of the display unit 50a.

  Next, a fluctuating effect in the high-probability-high base gaming state will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. In addition, in the fluctuating effect described below, the fluctuating display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the fluctuating display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also performed. There is. In addition, in the variable effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA and the icon TA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA and the icon TA may be omitted.

  In the variable effect in the high-probability high-base gaming state, effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 32A, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left display area provided mainly on the left of the display unit 50a. The right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in a right display area provided mainly on the right side of the display unit 50a. Then, the medium effect design EZ2 is displayed in the upper center display area provided near the upper center in the left-right direction on the display unit 50a. That is, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are displayed side by side on the display unit 50a, and the middle effect design EZ2 is displayed above the center of the left and right effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 displayed sideways. Is done. Note that, based on the middle effect design EZ2, the right effect design EZ3 is arranged on the right side (one side) in the left-right direction (specific direction), and the left effect design EZ1 is on the left side (the other side) in the left-right direction. It can be said that it is arranged.

  When the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIGS. 32A and 32B), first, the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 32C). Thereafter, the fluctuation speed of the right effect symbol EZ3 gradually decreases (FIG. 32D), and the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 32E). As shown in FIG. 32 (E), in a variable effect in which a reach is established (for example, a variable effect according to the special figure variable pattern P61, see FIG. 12), the right effect symbol EZ3 is the same type of effect as the left effect symbol EZ1. A temporary stop is displayed in a symbol (here, a numeral symbol of “7”). After the reach is established in the fluctuation effect, if the SP changes, the game will develop into the SP reach. In addition, the temporary stop display refers to a display mode in which the effect symbols remain in a certain display area, but are not completely stopped and are slightly moved, such as shaking.

  As described above, the right effect design EZ3 is displayed in a size larger than the left effect design EZ1, and overlaps a part of the left effect design EZ1 (the right side of the left effect design EZ1 in the present embodiment). Is displayed (see FIG. 32E). Therefore, even if the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed with the same type of effect symbol (here, the numeral symbol of “7”), the impression given to the player by each effect symbol becomes somewhat different, Further, it is possible to give the player a three-dimensional effect as if the right effect symbol EZ3 is located ahead of the left effect symbol EZ1 (in other words, it is located near the player). As a result, it is possible to expect an improvement in game entertainment resulting from the variable production.

  Further, in the variable effect in which the reach is not established (for example, the variable effect according to the special figure change pattern P66, see FIG. 12), after the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. The effect symbol EZ3 is provisionally stopped and displayed in a different type of effect symbol (here, the numeral symbol “8”) from the left effect symbol EZ1. Thereafter, the middle effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 33 (B)), and is finally completely stopped and displayed at the non-reach losing eyes (here, “7.4.8”) (FIG. 33 (C)). .

  As described above, the middle effect design EZ2 is displayed in a smaller size than the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3, and is also displayed rearwardly overlapping the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 ( FIG. 33 (C). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the three-dimensional effect EZ2, among the three effect symbols EZ2, EZ3, the three-dimensional impression that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is located at the rearmost position (in other words, is located farthest from the player). It is possible to give to. As a result, it is possible to expect an improvement in game entertainment resulting from the variable production.

  The middle effect symbol EZ2 may be displayed so as not to overlap with either or one of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. Also, the middle effect symbol EZ2 may be displayed so as to overlap the front of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. In this case, the display size of the medium effect symbol EZ2 may be the smallest among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, or conversely, may be the largest. If the middle effect design EZ2 is displayed so as to overlap in front of the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3, the middle effect design EZ2 can be made more prominent than other effect designs.

8. Effects of Embodiments As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the right effect design EZ3 is displayed in front of the left effect design EZ1 so as to overlap a part of the left effect design EZ1. Therefore (see FIG. 32 (A)), it is possible to give the player an impression that the right effect design EZ3 is closer to the left effect design EZ1, and the fluctuating effect can be novel. is there. Thereby, the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the right effect symbol EZ3 (the right edge of the display portion 50a among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) arranged on the right side in the left-right direction with respect to the middle effect symbol EZ2. And the left effect symbol EZ1 (three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) arranged on the left side in the left-right direction with reference to the middle effect symbol EZ2. The near left effect design EZ1) is superimposed and displayed. For this reason, the effect is a novel floating effect in which a sense of perspective is generated between the effect symbols arranged in this way, and an improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the right effect symbol EZ3 displayed to be superimposed on the front of the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in a larger size than the left effect symbol EZ1. Therefore, it is possible for the right effect design EZ3 to give an impression in front of the left effect design EZ1 more strongly, and it is possible to expect an improvement in amusement of entertainment by a fluctuating effect having a three-dimensional feeling (depth feeling).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the same effect symbol (for example, the numeral symbol of "7") is displayed as the right effect symbol EZ3 and the case where the same effect symbol is displayed as the left effect symbol EZ1. Since the display size is different (see FIG. 32E), it is possible to give a different impression to the player. Therefore, it is possible to change the impression of the effect without increasing the types of effect symbols that can be displayed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the right effect symbol EZ3 and the left effect symbol EZ1, which form a reach in the variable effect, are displayed in a superimposed manner. See E)), it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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

  In the above embodiment, the first effect design (right effect design EZ3) is displayed larger than the second effect design (left effect design EZ1), but the first effect design (right effect design EZ3) and the second effect design (left effect design EZ3) are displayed. The display size of the symbol EZ1) may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the display size of the first effect design (right effect design EZ3) when the stop display (including the temporary stop display) is performed is larger than the display size of the second effect design (left effect design EZ1). However, such a relationship between the display sizes may be applied not only to the display size when the still image is displayed, but also to the display size when the variable image is displayed. Further, it may be displayed so as to gradually increase as the effect symbol approaches the position where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the effect symbol included in the first effect symbol and the type of the effect symbol included in the second effect symbol are completely the same (the nine types shown in FIG. 29). However, the type of the effect symbol included in the first effect symbol and the type of the effect symbol included in the second effect symbol may not be completely common. That is, there is a type of effect design included in the first effect design but not included in the second effect design, or a type of effect design included in the second effect design but not included in the first effect design. You may.

  In the above embodiment, the variable effect is performed using the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. However, the effect symbols to be displayed in a variable manner are the first effect symbol (right effect symbol EZ3) and the second effect symbol ( It may be composed only of the left effect design EZ1). In this case, displaying the first effect symbol in a predetermined effect symbol (for example, “3” or “7”) can be regarded as “reach”. Further, the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner may be composed of four or more effect symbols. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, in a gaming machine in which the effect symbols variably displayed include three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are “first effect symbol” and “first effect symbol”. A configuration corresponding to “2 effect symbols” or a configuration in which the right effect symbol EZ3 and the middle effect symbol EZ2 correspond to “first effect symbol” and “second effect symbol” may be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the state where the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol is set to reach, but the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped and displayed with different types of effect symbols. The performed state may be used as the reach. Specifically, for example, a state in which a symbol imitating an ally character in a motif of a gaming machine is stopped as a left effect symbol and a symbol imitating an enemy character in a motif of a gaming machine is stopped as a right effect symbol is also referred to as reach. Good. In this case, the medium effect symbol may be displayed in a variable manner, or a symbol that does not form a final stop mode in the variable effect (for example, a symbol representing “VS” meaning that an ally character and an enemy character fight). ) May be stopped and displayed.

  In the normal game state, the first effect symbol (right effect symbol EZ3) and the second effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) are stopped and displayed at the same display size, and in the high probability high base game state, the first effect symbol (right). The effect symbol EZ3) and the second effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) may be stopped and displayed at different display sizes, and the display size of the effect symbol may be changed according to the gaming state. With such a configuration, the impression of the effect changes according to the gaming state, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved. In this case, in the normal game state and the high-probability-high base game state, the type of the effect symbol in the variable effect may be the same or different.

  In the above embodiment, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed at the rearmost position among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. It may be displayed behind.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the second effect design (left effect design EZ1) is arranged on the left as viewed in the left-right direction, the third effect design (medium effect design EZ2) is arranged in the center, and the first effect design (right) is arranged on the right. Effect symbol EZ3), and the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed so as to overlap. On the other hand, when viewed in the vertical direction, the upper stage design is arranged above, the middle stage design is arranged in the center, and the lower stage design is arranged below, so that the upper stage design and the lower stage design overlap. It may be displayed. In this case, the vertical direction corresponds to a specific direction. The upper effect symbol and the lower effect symbol correspond to a “first effect symbol” and a “second effect symbol”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the medium effect design EZ2 includes a role design (special effect design) having a predetermined role (function), such as suggesting a performance to be executed, and the medium effect design EZ2 plays the role in the variable effect. A configuration may be employed in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol (that is, whether or not reach is established) after the stop effect is displayed by the symbol.

  As the role symbol, for example, when a reach is established, a first expectation degree suggestion symbol (for example, a first SP reach symbol) indicating that a first SP reach having a high expectation (big hit expectation) to be a jackpot game state is performed. (A design symbol including an image of a character or the like displayed in the first SP reach) or a second expectation degree suggestion symbol indicating that a second SP reach having a jackpot expectation lower than the first SP reach is performed ( For example, an effect design including an image of a character or the like displayed in the second SP reach) can be cited. In addition, a first operation unit symbol (for example, an effect symbol including an image representing the normal button 40) or a special button indicating that an operation effect of causing the player to operate the normal button 40 occurs in the SP reach after the reach is established. A second operation unit symbol (for example, an effect symbol including an image representing the special button 41) that suggests that an operation effect for causing the player to operate the 41 occurs.

  Specifically, for example, a fluctuation effect as shown in FIG. 34 is performed. That is, when the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIG. 34A), first, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped with a role symbol (here, the first expectation degree suggestion symbol EZ2a). Then, the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 34 (C)). Then, a reach-inducing effect for inducing the establishment of the reach (that is, an effect of causing the right effect symbol EZ3 to appear to be stopped and displayed in the same type of effect symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1) is performed (FIG. 34 (D)). If the variation is based on the established special figure variation pattern, the reach is established (FIG. 34E).

  In this way, if the configuration is such that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is first stopped and displayed in the role symbol, not only the unexpectedness in which the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed first but also an increase in interest can be expected, as well as a big hit suggested by the role symbol. Depending on the degree of expectation and the like, the interest in whether or not the reach is established thereafter changes, so that it is possible to further enhance the entertainment interest.

  Then, in such a configuration, the right effect symbol EZ3 is larger than the left effect symbol EZ1, and is displayed superimposed on the front (see FIGS. 34 (D) and (E)). In the player with, since the fluctuating production is felt as a particularly interesting production (that is, the right production design EZ3 that determines whether the reach is established is displayed more emphasized than the left production design EZ1, A further increase in the reach promotion effect that promotes the achievement of the reach as shown in FIG. 34 (D) is increased), and further improvement in the entertainment interest can be expected.

  In the variable effect in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 is first stopped and displayed in the role symbol, the medium effect symbol EZ2 may be finally stopped and displayed in any one of the numerical symbols “1” to “9”. For example, when the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped at "7. First expected degree design symbol. 7" and developed to the first SP reach, if the jackpot has been won, the production is performed. The final stop mode of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is "7 / 7,7", and if the jackpot has not been won, the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is, for example, "7・ 8 ・ 7 ”should be reached. That is, it is preferable that the role symbol does not constitute the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. This is because the player can easily recognize the result of the fluctuation effect. In this case, during the development of the SP reach or after the reach is not established in the reach-promoting effect, the medium effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stopped and displayed in the role symbol may be displayed again. The type and function of the role symbol (special effect symbol) can be changed as appropriate. In the case of a gaming machine capable of displaying a role symbol, an effect symbol including a role symbol (medium effect symbol EZ2) is overlapped with other effect symbols (left effect symbol EZ1, right effect symbol EZ3). Should be displayed. That is, it is good to display on the upper layer. This is because role patterns can be emphasized.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation effect of the display mode shown in FIG. 32 is configured to be executed in the high-probability high-base game state, but is configured to be executed in other game states such as the normal game state and the low-probability high-base game state. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, each of the numeral symbols “1” to “9” includes the pedestal images D1 to D9 different from each other (see FIG. 29). It may be constituted by a common pedestal image. In this case, for example, the type of the effect symbol may be changed for each so-called “pseudo series” (that is, each time the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed). . In other words, when the first variable display is started in the variable effect, the numerical pattern of the first mode composed of the first common pedestal image and the numerical image is displayed, and when the variable display is performed again (that is, in pseudo 2), ), A configuration may be adopted in which a numeric symbol in a second mode composed of a second common base image and numeric images is displayed. In other words, in the fluctuation effect, the numerical symbol of the second mode having a higher jackpot expectation than the numerical pattern of the first mode may be displayed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a jackpot expectation degree to the player in the form of the numeral symbol (pedestal image), so that an improvement in gaming interest can be expected. It should be noted that there may be three or more modes as the numeral design. Specifically, for example, in addition to the numeral symbol of the first embodiment and the numeral symbol of the second embodiment, a numeral symbol of the third embodiment composed of a third common pedestal image and a numeral image (for example, in the case of "pseudo 3" May be displayed. By the way, the numeral pattern of “1” to “3” is a first common pedestal image, the numeral pattern of “4” to “6” is a second common pedestal image, and the numeral pattern of “7” to “9” is A configuration in which a plurality of types of common pedestal images are displayed irrespective of the occurrence of a pseudo-run, such as a third common pedestal image for a numeric symbol pattern, may be used.

  In addition, as in the above-described configuration, numeral patterns from “1” to “9” including the first common pedestal image (all nine types of numeral patterns in the first mode) and a second common pedestal image are included. In the case where a numerical pattern from “1” to “9” (all nine numerical patterns of the second mode) can be displayed, the CGROM 145 includes image data of various numerical patterns up to the base image. , The image data becomes a total of 18 image data, and the storage capacity of the CGROM 145 is compressed. Therefore, image data of a plurality of pedestal images (two types of a common pedestal image of the first mode and a common pedestal image of the second mode) and image data of a plurality of numeric images (9 types of “1” to “9”) ) Are stored in the CGROM 145, and when displaying the effect symbol, the image of the numeric symbol may be formed by combining the pedestal image and the numeral image. With such a configuration, it is sufficient if all 11 image data (image data of two types of common pedestal images and image data of 9 types of numeric images) are stored in the CGROM 145, so that the storage capacity can be reduced. It becomes. Note that this configuration is more effective as the number of effect symbols displayed on the display unit 50a increases.

  In the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port, (A starting port for the electric tube 12D), but only one of them may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, a so-called V-win machine (a gaming machine controlled to a high-probability state based on the passage of a specific area (V-area) in a special winning opening) is used, but a high-probability state is determined based on the type of a winning jackpot symbol. It is good also as a gaming machine in which shift to is determined. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type game machine) which is controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game once controlled to the high-probability state. Gaming machine). Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine, or a game machine of a fly type. That is, the invention described in the present specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are used. It may be configured with three or more symbols. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display 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 for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is performed with priority, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be performed with priority. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the holding storage unit.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. May be configured.

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

10. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A7.

Invention A1:
Determination means (special figure determination processing by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using effect means including predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The effect executing means can cause the display means to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1),
The first effect symbol (right effect symbol EZ3) of the plurality of effect symbols is displayed in front of a part of the second effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) of the plurality of effect symbols. (See FIG. 32).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first effect symbol is displayed before the second effect symbol so that the first effect symbol overlaps a part of the second effect symbol, so that the first effect symbol is higher than the second effect symbol. It is possible to give the player an impression of being close to the player, and it is possible to make the fluctuating performance novel. Thereby, the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The plurality of effect symbols include a third effect symbol (medium effect symbol EZ2) in addition to the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol,
The first effect symbol is displayed on one side (right side) in a specific direction (for example, the left-right direction) based on the third effect symbol,
The gaming machine, wherein the second effect symbol is displayed on the other side (left side) in the specific direction based on the third effect symbol.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the display position of the third effect symbol in a specific direction is between the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first effect symbol arranged on one side and the second effect symbol arranged on the other side in the specific direction based on the third effect symbol are displayed in a superimposed manner. In this way, it is a novel fluctuating effect in which a sense of perspective is generated between the effect symbols arranged in this way, and an improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The gaming machine, wherein the first effect symbol is displayed in a larger size than the second effect symbol.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the display size of the first effect symbol stopped and displayed is larger than the display size of the second effect symbol stopped and displayed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first effect symbol, which is displayed in front of the second effect symbol and is displayed in a size larger than the second effect symbol, is displayed in the second effect symbol. It is possible to give the impression in front of the design more strongly than the design, and it is possible to expect the improvement of the entertainment interest of the game by the three-dimensional effect.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
A gaming machine, wherein at least a part of the type of effect symbol included in the first effect symbol and the type of effect symbol included in the second effect symbol is common.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display size is different between the case where the same effect symbol is displayed as the first effect symbol and the case where the same effect symbol is displayed as the second effect symbol, resulting in a different impression for the player. Can be given. Therefore, it is possible to change the impression of the effect without increasing the types of effect symbols that can be displayed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
A gaming machine, wherein a reach is formed by the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol in the fluctuation effect.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol that form a reach in the variable effect are displayed in a superimposed manner, and thus a novel variable effect, which has not been provided in the past, can be expected to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A6:
Judgment means for judging whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entry port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) into which a game ball can enter. When,
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect using effect means including a predetermined image display device (50),
A game machine (pachinko gaming machine) capable of causing the image display device to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination. PY1),
Among the plurality of effect symbols, a first effect symbol (right effect symbol EZ3) displayed closest to one side (right side) on the display screen (display unit 50a) of the image display device, and another side (opposite to the one side) A gaming machine characterized in that a second effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) displayed closest to (left side) is partially overlapped and displayed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect design displayed near one side of the display screen and the effect design displayed near the side opposite to the side overlap, so a surprising display mode It becomes possible to make the fluctuating effect look interesting.

Invention A7:
Judgment means for judging whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entry port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) into which a game ball can enter. When,
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect using effect means including a predetermined image display device (50),
A game machine (pachinko game machine) capable of causing the image display device to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination. PY1),
Among the plurality of effect symbols, a first effect symbol (right effect symbol EZ3) displayed closest to one side (right side) on the display screen (display unit 50a) of the image display device, and another side ( A gaming machine characterized in that a second effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) displayed closest to (left side) is displayed in a different display size.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a certain type of effect symbol is displayed, when it is displayed as a first effect symbol displayed near one side of the display screen, and when it is displayed near a side opposite to the side. Since the display size is different from the case where it is displayed as the second effect design displayed in the above, it is possible to give an impression as if it is another type of effect design, and to make the variable effect interesting. It becomes possible.

  By the way, conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to enter a special gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player based on winning in a winning opening such as a starting opening. The result of this determination is indicated by a fluctuation effect. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-154997, in a variable effect, a left effect symbol displayed on the left of the image display unit, an effect symbol displayed in the center of the image display unit, and displayed on the right of the image display unit. A pachinko gaming machine which reports the result of the determination by stopping and displaying three effect symbols of the right effect symbol is described. In this pachinko gaming machine, the three left, middle, and right effect symbols are displayed on the image display unit so as not to overlap each other. There is room for improvement in the effects performed by gaming machines in order to enhance the entertainment interest of gaming machines. In the invention A described above, a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-154997 is described as follows: “A first effect symbol among a plurality of effect symbols used for a fluctuation effect is a first effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols. 2 of the effect symbols are superimposed and displayed forward. " As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest" (having an effect).

PY1: pachinko gaming machine 50: image display device (display means)
50a display unit 101 game control microcomputer 121 effect control microcomputer EZ1 left effect symbol (second effect symbol)
EZ2: Medium production design (third production design)
EZ3 ... Right effect design (first effect design)

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entry port where a game ball can enter,
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect using an effect means including a predetermined image display device,
The effect performing means is a gaming machine capable of causing the image display device to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stop-displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the determination.
Among the plurality of effect symbols, a first effect symbol displayed closest to one side of the display screen of the image display device is different from a second effect symbol displayed closest to another side opposite to the one side. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed in a display size.