JP2020000361A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique for increasing game amusement in a game machine having a display device capable of displaying numbers and others.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 includes a disk movable body 55k capable of displaying numbers and characters. During variable display of a special pattern 2 in a high-probability and high-base state, the pachinko game machine PY1 uses the disk movable body 55k to execute count display in which numbers are counted up or down. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 suspends the numerical count display by the disk movable body 55k if a prescribed condition is met before completion of the count display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

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

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

JP 2007-275127 A

  As described above, a conventional display such as a seven-segment display is used for displaying a degree of expectation such as a big hit. However, such a numerical display of the degree of expectation has been adopted in many gaming machines so far, and the player is easily bored. Therefore, there is room for improvement in effects using a display device capable of displaying numbers and the like in order to further enhance interest.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a display device capable of displaying numbers and the like, and to provide a technique for improving interest.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention is:
Lottery means to perform jackpot lottery,
Special symbol display means for variably displaying a special symbol indicating a lottery result by the lottery means, and after a lapse of time from the start of the variable display, the special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the special symbol,
Display means capable of displaying numbers and characters,
With
The display means,
During the fluctuation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means, performs a count effect of performing a countdown display or a countup display of numbers,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the count effect, the count effect is stopped.
It is characterized by:

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is a game machine provided with the display device which can display a number etc., and the technique which improves amusement is implement | achieved.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-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 jackpot game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a board movable body. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 2nd segment display and a 4th segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 1st segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a 3rd segment display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the character of the segment display of a board movable body. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the number of the segment display of a board movable body. It is a figure which shows the fall inducing effect during the fluctuation display at the time of winning of the big hit symbol 5. It is a figure which shows the fall inducing effect during the fluctuation display at the time of non-winning of the big hit symbol 5. FIG. It is an example of an effect selection table.

  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. 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 (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount that the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the game ball to fire the game ball. ing. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the 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 has a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for 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. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit YU has a game board 1. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. 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. An image display device 50 having a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back surface of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by a player through the opening 1A.

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall 1B, an outer wall 1C, and the like is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is 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 may be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

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

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 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 starting port 11 has a fixed (unchanged) ease of entering the game ball without change. 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 shown in FIG. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). ) And the variable display of Toku-zu 2. 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 or difficult for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  In the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is normally in a closed state that closes the second special winning opening 15, and it is impossible or difficult for game balls to enter the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15 only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state. On the other hand, 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 are provided in the downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a as areas through which game balls can pass (enter). The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are sorted to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

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

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k 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 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 16 and passes the game ball downward. The non-specific area 17 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the non-specific area 17 and passes the game ball downward.

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large 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.

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

  The game area 6 in which game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing 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 special figure display 81 notifies the result of the special figure lottery. The special figure display 81 stops the display after variably displaying the special figure. 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.

  In the special figure display 81, the special figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is awarded (entered) to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. Sometimes. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure 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) Can set an upper limit (for example, four). 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.

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

  Further, the general-purpose indicator 82 notifies the result of the general-purpose lottery. The general-purpose indicator 82 stops the display after variably displaying the general-purpose illustration. The stop-displayed general-purpose 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.

  In addition, in the variable display of the general figure, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined change time before the general figure is stopped and displayed. 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of general-purpose reservations (number of general-purpose reservations) that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit 106. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) 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 effect means (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable device 55, etc.). It is only necessary that the various effects can be controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. 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 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. 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.

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

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

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

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

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out a prize ball. , Paying out 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. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or 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 at which 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. The normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a output a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a panel drive motor 55m for driving the panel movable device 55, a frame drive motor 58m for driving the frame movable device 58, a normal button vibration motor 40m for vibrating the normal button 40, A special button vibration motor 41m for vibrating the special button 41 is included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, and to apply vibration to each input device. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button in addition to the mode that vibrates the button directly. Further, 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 one pass of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the general map starting condition".

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game), acquires a general figure-related random number 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 of the general figure is a determination for determining whether or not a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in 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 fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information 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 game state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time 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. Each of these elements corresponds to a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game based on a game state (non-time saving state or time saving state) according to an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C. The auxiliary game control table corresponds to a game state (non-time reduction state or 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 one winning is completed. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed.

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

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

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires and acquires special figure related random numbers by establishment of a start condition. Various determinations are made on the random numbers thus obtained. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (jackpot random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure 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 of special figure The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

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

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

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

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the 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 or 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 divided into “reach present” (reach is generated) and “reach no” (reach is not generated), which are the results of the reach determination. ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “reach present” is different between the reach determination table for non-time reduction and the reach determination table for time reduction. Note that the probability of determining that there is reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach", which is performed on the assumption that the jackpot determination result is "losing", is referred to as "reach with loss", and "no reach" is sometimes referred to as "reach without loss". .

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Determination The special figure variation pattern determination is performed using a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. 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. Further, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information can be used as the special figure variation pattern, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes a type of special symbol (variable figure 1 or 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 or 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 variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2).

  Each special figure change pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving 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 a gaming state (non-time reduction state or time reduction state) is further associated with a jackpot determination result and a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 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 in the tables of FIGS. 11 and 12. It is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation effect production flow with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 and 12, the special figure change pattern may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure change effect, and the like. is there. For example, 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”.

3-2-4. 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-read determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting opening). 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 (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12).

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

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in 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, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, a time for closing until the next opening (closing time), an opening time (opening time), an ending time (ending time), and the like. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

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

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

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

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 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 with a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. For this reason, it is possible to aim for a big hit with a smooth progress of the game as compared with the non-time saving state.

  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.

  In addition, the time reduction state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the universal figure lottery hit determination than in 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 first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In 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 certainty effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure change effect is performed in the “high probability high base gaming state”, and indicates a high probability state and a time saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the 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 game state”, and indicates a normal probability state and a 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 big hit effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a big hit game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and indicates that a big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 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 (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the 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 fluctuation effect, in addition to the fluctuation display of the effect design, an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a board movable device 55, a frame movable device 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 perform another effect in parallel with the change display of the effect symbol, and 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 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, center and right sides of the display 50a divided into three substantially equally in the left-right direction. 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 variable display of the special figure is performed.

  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.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the middle and small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby, FIG. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. 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. 17D. 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, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

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

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually increases. Slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are 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.

  In addition, regarding the stop patterns of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, a non-reach variation is referred to as “non-reach variation”, and a variation when reach is achieved is referred to as “reach variation”. . How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6” etc.), and the respective components constituting the reach variation eyes How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. In addition, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) indicating 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 strongly expect a big hit.

  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-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect indicating a jackpot (for example, a display in which the protagonist character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop display with a double-eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure 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.

4-2-4. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, 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 can be 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, as shown in FIG. 20A, the icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the 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. The HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the suspension icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the suspension icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”.

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

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

  In the movable body effect, for example, when evolving from N-reach to SP-reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the board movable device 55 operates and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a. It is suggested that SP reach is developed. At this time, an effect image may be displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap with the board movable body 55k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. 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 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 effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the board movable device 55 is operated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, and the big hit expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 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. 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 present invention is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in 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 processing at power-on, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (processor for serial input / output), PIO (processor for parallel input / output), CTC (management of interrupt time) ) Is set.

  Subsequent to the power-on processing, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits the interruption (S002) and executes a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003). 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, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (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), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes an output process (S101). In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed 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 process (S104), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a general winning opening sensor process, a gate sensor process, a second starting opening sensor process, a first starting opening sensor process, a first winning opening sensor process, and a second winning opening sensor process. The winning opening sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

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

  In the second starting port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is 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 area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relation random number is not stored. Further, a second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and a second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, in response to the determination result, the special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of the special figure 2 related random numbers (the special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the result of the second prefetching determination are displayed. A command for the second starting port sensor including the second starting winning command to be represented is generated.

  In the first starting port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol 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. In addition, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). In addition, according to the determination result, the special figure 1 reservation number command indicating the number of the special figure 1 related random numbers (the special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the result of the first look-ahead determination are displayed. A first starting port sensor command including a first starting winning command to be represented is generated.

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

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

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

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially executes a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

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

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

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the current game state. A jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table to determine whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the 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 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the current game. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the first area side, and The special figure 2 related random number is cleared from the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 pending number command indicating the processed special figure 2 pending number is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and a current game state. A jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table to determine whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol 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 game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure change pattern random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the current game. The special figure 1 change pattern is determined using the special figure 1 change pattern determination table according to the state. 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 game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 1 relation random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the first area side, and The special figure 1 related random number is cleared from the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the processed special figure 1 hold number is generated.

  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.

[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 game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special figure on the special figure display 81 in response to the lapse of the special figure change time, and also sets the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop the figure. If the result of the jackpot determination is a 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, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the big hit game state when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. 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, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. The ending is started in response to 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 game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high-probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. 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. Game Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, 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, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits the interruption (S4002) and executes a random number update process (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 updating process ends, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a command transmission process (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 panel lamp 54 emit light through the circuit 151 (execute various light emission effects by light emission), and the panel movable device 55 or the frame movable device 58 is activated (various movable members by operation). Or directing). 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), the effect control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 26, performs an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4103). S4104) is sequentially performed.

  In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 detects an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, and sets a command or an effect for the effect according to the detection result. Or create data. 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 that operates movable devices such as the panel movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58 at a predetermined timing based on effect data created in the input process and effect data creation process to be described later. The drive data is output in order to perform. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates each movable device in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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

  In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010), and performs a process corresponding to the command (for example, selection of an effect and an effect mode setting). Settings, setting of commands, etc.). 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 resides in an effect using the board movable body 55k.

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

  In the special figure 1 determination processing (special figure determination processing based on winning in the first starting port 11), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the “big hit symbol 1” or the “big hit symbol 2” Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 65% and the “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 35%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 3”, “big hit symbol 4”, or “big hit symbol 3” in the special jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination processing (special figure determination processing based on winning in the second starting port 12). It is possible to determine any of "big hit symbol 5". More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60%, the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 5%, and the "big hit symbol 5" at a rate of 35%. Determined by

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

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

  In the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, the round game is performed twice. In the "big hit game 5", the first big winning opening 14 is opened once per round game in all of the 1R to 2R, and the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 2.0 seconds per opening. The special winning opening 14 is opened. In the jackpot game 5, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 once is extremely short and is opened for a short period of time. In this embodiment, the expected value of the payout that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 5 is several tens.

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

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

  In the present 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 game state” can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the special figure after the big hit game reaches 100 times.

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

  The big hit game state can be said to be a more advantageous game state than the normal game state regardless of the type of the big hit symbol. 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 advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  The board movable body 55k has a left end and a right end in the left and right direction of the main body 550 supported by the effect unit 1U, and is further slidably supported in the up and down direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, in the panel movable body 55k, the main body 550 can be displaced in the vertical direction, and when the main body 550 is displaced in the vertical direction, the display group 56 is also displaced in the vertical direction. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-3. Effect using board movable body 55k Next, an effect using the board movable body 55k will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1, as an effect using the board movable body 55k, is capable of executing a fall-flicking effect performed during the variable display of the special figure 2 in a highly accurate and high base state. In the fall-propelling effect, it indicates that there is a possibility that the high-probability state advantageous to the player may end, and the branch of whether to end is indicated by a countdown display of numbers using the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k. Done by

  In the present embodiment, there are a jackpot symbol 3, a jackpot symbol 4, and a jackpot symbol 5 as the jackpot types of the special map 2. When the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4 are, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to the high-accuracy high base state, but when the jackpot symbol 5 is the gaming state after the jackpot game. Transition to low-probability high-base state. That is, when the jackpot symbol 5 is won, the high probability state cannot be maintained, and the gaming state shifts to a disadvantageous state for the player (falls from a state advantageous to the player to a disadvantageous state). .

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, during the variable display (variable display) of the special figure 2 in the high-accuracy and high-base state, a fall-inducing effect is performed as a notice effect indicating the winning of the big hit symbol 5. Specifically, an image indicating that the high-probability state may end is displayed, and then the countdown display is started, and whether the display value by the count display becomes 0 or not is the hit of the jackpot symbol 5. Perform a branch effect. In other words, when the display value becomes 0, it indicates that the jackpot symbol 5 has been won in the fall-promotion effect, and when the count display is stopped before the display value becomes 0, the jackpot symbol 5 is not won. (That is, lost).

  Hereinafter, the above-mentioned fall-inducing effect will be described in detail. The fall-inducing effect is executed when the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 is a SP jackpot fluctuation that is to be won as the jackpot symbol 5 or an SP loss fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is long. The fall-inducing effect may be started at the same time as the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, or may be started in the middle of the variable display. In addition, the scenario of the fall-inducing effect is different between a case where the jackpot symbol 5 is won (in the case of the SP jackpot change) and a case where the jackpot symbol 5 is not won (in the case of the SP loss change). Therefore, the case where the big hit symbol 5 is won and the case where the big hit symbol 5 is not won will be described separately.

7-3-1. First, a fall-producing effect at the time of winning the jackpot symbol 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 35.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the fall-inducing effect, as shown in FIG. 35A, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an opening image G130 indicating that the fall-inducing effect has started on the display unit 50a. The opening image G130 may be any image that indicates the possibility that the high probability state ends (the possibility of the game state falling), and may include a character image such as “pinch” or “danger”. At this time, the panel movable body 55k is at the initial position, and each segment display of the display group 56 is also in the initial state. In the initial state of the segment display, for example, “0” may be displayed, or all the segments may be turned off.

  Thereafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the countdown display, and first displays the initial value as shown in FIGS. 35B to 35E (FIG. 35B), and sequentially displays one by one from the initial value. Each time the number is reduced (FIGS. 35 (C) and (D)), the process is continued until the number becomes “0” (FIG. 35 (E)). In the present embodiment, the initial value of the countdown display is “5”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a plurality of initial values for the countdown display may be prepared, and the initial values may be determined by the effect lottery.

  The countdown display is performed on both the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 and the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the numbers on the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k, and displays the count image G140 including the numbers on the display unit 50a.

  During the countdown display in the downfall effect, the countdown display on the display unit 50a and the countdown display on the panel movable body 55k are synchronized, and the displayed number (display value) is changed in the same cycle. Note that the countdown cycle does not need to be constant for each number. For example, the smaller the number, the longer the countdown interval may be. Also in this case, the countdown timing is aligned between the display unit 50a and the board movable body 55k.

  The initial value of the countdown display in the present embodiment is a number equal to or less than “9”, and the same number is displayed on each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 of the indicator group 56 in the panel movable body 55k. Therefore, for example, if the display value is “5”, “5” is displayed on each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564, and thus the entire board movable body 55k is displayed as “5555”. When the display value becomes "4", the whole board movable body 55k is displayed as "4444". As described above, the display values are arranged and displayed by the plurality of segment displays, and the display values of the respective segment displays change, so that the player can easily recognize the change in the display values. The display mode is not limited to this, and the numbers may be displayed on only one of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564, and the other displays may not be performed. In addition, one number may be displayed on the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564. In this case, a plurality of digits can be set as the initial value.

  Also, during the countdown display of the board movable body 55k, the board movable body 55k remains at the initial position. Therefore, the board movable body 55k does not overlap the count image G140 of the display unit 50a when viewed from the player (when viewed from the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine PY1), and does not block the countdown display of the display unit 50a. Note that the board movable body 55k does not necessarily need to be at the initial position, and may move to a position overlapping the display unit 50a as viewed from the player as long as the countdown display on the display unit 50a is not interrupted.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 provides an operation validity period for receiving the operation of the normal button 40 once for each display value, that is, once for each number, during the countdown display of the fall-pumping effect. For example, one operation valid period is provided in a period in which “5” is displayed as a display value, and one operation valid period is also provided in a period in which “4” is displayed. The same applies to the case of “3” to “1”.

  However, when the big hit symbol 5 is won, even if the normal button 40 is operated during the operation validity period, no change occurs in the countdown display of the fall-inducing effect. In this regard, when the jackpot symbol 5 is not won, there is a possibility that the countdown display of the fall-inducing effect is changed. The change of the countdown display will be described later.

  It should be noted that the effects other than the countdown display of the fall-floating effect may be generated according to the operation of the normal button 40. For example, in response to the operation of the normal button 40, a sound effect of the button operation may be output, or a light source such as the frame lamp 53 may be temporarily turned on. Further, an image prompting the operation of the normal button 40 may be displayed along with the setting of the operation validity period of the normal button 40.

  After displaying “0” as the display value, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 ends the countdown display, and as shown in FIG. 35 (F), a combination of the effect symbols EZ indicating that the jackpot symbol 5 has been won (for example, In the present embodiment, the even-numbered eyes are displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the big hit game 5.

7-3-2. Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 36, of a fall-propelling effect in a case where the jackpot symbol 5 is not won.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the fall-pumping effect, the display unit displays an opening image G130 indicating that the fall-pumping effect has started, as shown in FIG. Display at 50a. At this time, the board movable body 55k is at the initial position, and the display of the display group 56 is also in the initial state. Thereafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the countdown display. The mode of the countdown display is also the same as the case where the big hit symbol 5 is won. As shown in FIGS. 36B to 36C, the display unit 50a and the board movable body 55k count down in synchronization.

  However, when the jackpot symbol 5 is not won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stops the countdown display of the board movable body 55k at a number before “0”. The number at which the countdown display is to be stopped is determined at the start of the fall-inducing effect by using a count stop occurrence table as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the rate at which the countdown display is stopped when the display value is “1” is 50%, the rate at which the countdown display is stopped when the display value is “2” is 30%, and the display value is “ The rate at which the countdown display is stopped when the display value is "3" is 15%, and the rate at which the countdown display is stopped when the display value is "4" is 5%. That is, as shown in the count stop occurrence table, the display value (stop occurrence display value) for stopping the countdown display is more easily selected as the value is smaller.

  For example, when "3" is selected as the stop occurrence display value, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in FIG. 36D at a predetermined timing during a period in which "3" is displayed as the display value of the board movable body 55k. Thus, the countdown display of the panel movable body 55k is stopped, and the display of the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is switched from a numeral to a character string. The timing of switching the display may be the timing of switching from “4” to “3” or may be the timing immediately before switching to “2”. In the present embodiment, at the timing of switching to the stop occurrence display value, the character string is switched to the character string “ROGO” which is the name of the main character appearing in the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Since the countdown display is stopped and the display is switched to a character string, the display value does not become “0”. Therefore, it is suggested (notified in advance) to the player that the jackpot symbol 5 will not be won, and a sense of security can be given to the player.

  Further, at the timing when the countdown display is stopped, the panel movable body 55k moves from the initial position to the display position. That is, the board movable body 55k is moved from a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the player to a position where it is easily visible. In the present embodiment, the board movable body 55k is stopped at a substantially middle position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a and at a position where the position of the board lamp 54 (see FIG. 2) in the vertical direction is substantially the same. The movement of the board movable body 55k makes it easier for the player to grasp that the countdown display has stopped. Further, by displacing the movable board 55k, it is expected that a stronger sense of expectation is given to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the countdown display on the display unit 50a as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) to (E) even after stopping the countdown display of the board movable body 55k in the fall-floating effect. . That is, the countdown display on the display unit 50a counts down toward “0”. Further, in the countdown display on the display unit 50a, the size in the up-down direction is larger than the width in the up-down direction of the board movable body 55k so that a change in the number can be recognized even when the board movable body 55k is at the display position. The count image G140 is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, the player can predict that the tumbling effect is continuing and that the switching of the display of the panel movable body 55k is the advance notice of the result of the tumbling effect, and furthermore, the tumbling effect You can grasp the remaining time until the end.

  At the timing when the countdown display on the display unit 50a becomes “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not win the big hit symbol 5 instead of “0” as shown in FIG. 36 (F). The indicated continuation suggestion image G131 is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the timing of displaying the continuation suggestion image G131, the board movable body 55k is moved from the display position to the initial position. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the continuation suggestion image G131. Thereafter, after the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the next special figure is started.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed once during each count value during the countdown display of the fall-pumping effect, more specifically, during the period until the countdown display is stopped, as in the case of winning the big hit symbol 5. An operation validity period for accepting the operation of the normal button 40 is provided once for each number. For example, when “3” is selected as the stop occurrence display value, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with one operation valid period in each of the periods in which “5” to “3” are displayed. When the stop occurrence display value is displayed, the operation validity period does not have to be provided.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a lottery (countdown display stop lottery) as to whether or not the countdown effect is to be stopped early each time the operation of the normal button 40 during the falling and tilting effect is received. The countdown effect is stopped even if the value has not reached the stop occurrence display value. Specifically, the countdown display stop lottery is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in response to the sub-control board 120 detecting the operation of the normal button 40 based on a signal from the normal button detection switch 40a.

  In the effect ROM 123, a lottery table for a countdown display stop lottery is stored. (B1) to (B4) of FIG. 37 show examples of the lottery table. FIG. 37 (B1) shows the case where the stop occurrence display value is “1”, FIG. 37 (B2) shows the case where the stop occurrence display value is “2”, and FIG. 37 (B3) shows the case where the stop occurrence display value is “3”. 37, FIG. 37 (B4) shows the case where the stop occurrence display value is “4”, respectively.

  For example, when “3” is selected as the stop occurrence display value, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins with a 10% probability when the display value is “4”, as shown in FIG. 37 (B3). Then, when a win is made, the countdown display of the board movable body 55k is stopped and switched to a character string even if the display value is "4". Thereafter, after the display value becomes “3”, no operation validity period is provided. On the other hand, when no win is made, the display value is maintained and the countdown display of the panel movable body 55k is continued.

  When the lottery for stopping the countdown display is won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may stop the countdown display of the board movable body 55k and, for example, drive the normal button vibration motor 40m to apply vibration to the normal button 40. Further, a light source such as the frame lamp 53 may be temporarily turned on, or a predetermined sound effect may be output from the speaker 52. In this way, by combining other effects, it is possible to give the player a special feeling that the player has won the countdown display stop lottery.

  For example, when “3” is selected as the stop occurrence display value, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stops the countdown display of the board movable body 55k when the display value becomes “3”. As shown in ()), there is a 90% probability of winning. In addition, even when the winning is not achieved, the display of the panel movable body 55k is switched from the countdown display to the character string display before the display value is switched to “2”. The winning probability may be set to 100%.

  By providing a plurality of timings for stopping the countdown display of the board movable body 55k in this way, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the countdown display is stopped, and the interest of the fall-inducing effect is enhanced. Further, it is possible to perform prefetching for stopping the countdown display by operating the normal button 40. Therefore, it can be expected that the player will be motivated to operate the normal button 40, and it is difficult for the player to predict the stop of the countdown display of the board movable body 55k, and the player is stronger when the countdown display is stopped. It can be expected to give a sense of expectation.

  In the lottery table of the countdown display stop lottery of the present embodiment, the smaller the display value, that is, the closer to the stop occurrence display value, the higher the winning probability, but the winning probability at each display value is an example. , But is not limited to this. For example, the winning probability of the countdown display stop lottery may be the same for any display value.

8. Effects of Embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the movable board 55k is used during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the high-accuracy and high-base state, that is, during the game in the game state advantageous to the player. If the fall-floating effect including the countdown display is executed and the jackpot symbol 5 is not won, that is, if the game state is not switched to a state disadvantageous to the player, the countdown display becomes a predetermined number before it becomes “0”. At this time, the display of the panel movable body 55k is switched from the countdown display of numbers to a character string (“ROGO” in this embodiment). By switching the display, the player is informed in advance that the fall-inducing effect is not established, and the player has a strong sense of expectation that the fall-inducing effect is not established (in this embodiment, the game state is changed to the player). It can be expected to provide a sense of security for not switching to the disadvantageous state).

  Note that the present embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, naturally, the present invention can be variously improved and modified without departing from the gist thereof. Further, in the above-described flowchart, the processing in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel within a range in which the processing contents do not conflict.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the countdown effect, whether or not the display value becomes “0” is determined as a hit branch. However, the display value as the hit branch is not limited to “0”, and may be a predetermined target value. I just need. The count display is not limited to the countdown, but may be a countup. For example, a count-up display to a predetermined target value may be performed, and whether or not the predetermined target value is reached may be determined as a hit branch.

  In addition, in the embodiment, in the falling-floating effect when the jackpot symbol 5 is not won, the operation valid period of the normal button 40 is provided every time the countdown display is performed. For example, only the stop occurrence display value for stopping the countdown display is provided. Alternatively, the operation valid period of the normal button 40 may be provided so that the countdown display is always stopped and switched to the character string by the operation of the normal button 40.

  In addition, in the embodiment, in the case of the fall-propelling effect in the case where the big hit symbol 5 is not won, the operation valid period of the normal button 40 is provided every time the countdown display is performed, and the countdown display stop lottery is performed every time the normal button 40 is operated. However, it is not necessary to provide a configuration that enables such effects to be pre-read.

  In addition, in the embodiment, when performing the falling down effect, the board movable body 55k is moved from the initial position to the display position at the timing of stopping the countdown display, but the player also displays the board movable body 55k at the initial position. If the character string displayed by the container group 56 is visible, the board movable body 55k need not be moved. Alternatively, the board movable body 55k is moved from the initial position to the display position from the start of the countdown display of the falling down effect, and the display is switched to a character string without moving the board movable body 55k even at the timing of stopping the countdown display. You may.

  In addition, in the embodiment, when performing the countdown display in the falling down effect, both the countdown display of the panel movable body 55k and the countdown display of the display unit 50a are performed, but only one of the countdown displays is performed. Is also good. For example, only the countdown display of the board movable body 55k may be used.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the countdown display is stopped in the middle of the falling down effect, only the countdown display of the panel movable body 55k is stopped, and the countdown display of the display unit 50a is not stopped. It may be stopped. In this case, the display unit 50a may display, for example, an image in which the main character appears, instead of the countdown display.

  Further, in the embodiment, the operation of the normal button 40 is received during the countdown display in the fall-flirting effect, but the operation of the special button 41 may be received instead of the normal button 40. In this case, a special feeling can be given to the operation of the special button 41 by setting the operation of the special button 41 such that the degree of expectation that the countdown display is stopped is higher than that of the normal button 40.

  In the embodiment, the panel movable body 55k is provided with the display group 56, and the segment displays 561, 562, 563, and 564 of the display group 56 display the numbers by counting. It is not limited to the segment display. For example, a liquid crystal display device may be used. In this case, a liquid crystal display device may be provided on the movable panel 55k, or an image displayed on a display device for displaying numbers may be displayed on the image display device 50. For example, an image corresponding to the display group 56 of the embodiment may be displayed on the image display device 50. When displaying an image equivalent to the board movable body 55k by the image display device 50, the display of the count image G140 may not be performed.

  Further, in the embodiment, a fall-pumping effect is performed as an effect as to whether or not to win a jackpot symbol disadvantageous to the player. For example, in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a high-precision high base state), In the case of a configuration in which a falling lottery for terminating the state is performed for each special figure change (a so-called falling-type gaming machine), a falling-floating effect may be performed as an effect as to whether or not the player has won the falling lottery.

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

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. However, a so-called V-win machine (based on passing through the specific area 16 (V area) in the special winning opening). (A gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the 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 embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, instead of the three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, 2 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 embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is performed with priority, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be configured to 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.

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

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

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

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

  The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the first invention has lottery means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, special figure 1 determination processing, special figure 2 determination processing) for performing a lottery of a jackpot, and a lottery by the lottery means. Special symbols indicating the results are displayed in a variable manner, and after a variable time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the special symbols are stopped and displayed (special symbol display 81, game control microcomputers 101, S103, S106). , Special symbol variation processing), and display means (panel movable body 55k) capable of displaying numbers and characters, wherein the display means displays numbers during the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means. When a count effect (falling down effect) for performing a countdown display or a count-up display is performed, and a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the count effect, a predetermined Switch to the character string display for displaying a string, it is characterized by.

  A conventional display such as a seven-segment display is used for displaying a degree of expectation such as a big hit. However, such a numerical display of the degree of expectation has been adopted in many gaming machines so far, and the player is easily bored. According to the first aspect, by switching to the character string display in the middle of the count effect by the numerical display, a change occurs in the display by the display means, and it can be expected that a strong sense of expectation is given to the player.

  The gaming state includes a first state (high-probability state) and a second state (normal-probability state) which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state. Is a first-type jackpot (jackpot symbol 3 or jackpot symbol 4) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is the first state, and a second-type jackpot (jackpot symbol) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is the second state. 5), wherein the display means is capable of executing the count effect when the gaming state is the first state, and that the result of the jackpot lottery is not the second kind jackpot winning. It may be included in the predetermined condition. The count display in the first state indicates the end of the first state, and the switching to the character string display stops the count display to indicate that the first state is to be avoided. Can be given a sense of security that continuation will continue.

  Further, the display means can be displaced to a first position (display position) and a second position (initial position) which is more difficult for a player to visually recognize than the first position, and wherein the display means The count effect is started at two positions, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the count effect, the count effect may be moved from the second position to the first position. With the movement of the display means, when switching to the character string display, it is expected that a stronger sense of expectation is given to the player.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes input means (normal button 40, special button 41) for receiving an input operation from a player, and the input means performs the count effect on the display means, The predetermined condition may include that the input operation can be received, and that the display unit receives the input operation by the input unit. By switching to a predetermined character string display in accordance with the input operation, it is expected that the player will be motivated for the operation.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an input unit (normal button 40, special button 41) for receiving an input operation from a player, and the input unit performs the input operation during execution of the count effect by the display unit. And an effect lottery means (effect control microcomputer 121) for performing an execution lottery for switching the character string display when the character string display is received, wherein the display means has won the execution lottery in the effect lottery means. May be included in the predetermined condition. It can be expected that the player will be motivated for the operation, and it is difficult for the player to predict the switching timing of the character string display, and that the player is expected to give a stronger sense of expectation when switching to the character string display. it can.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an image display means (image display device 50) for displaying an image, and the image display means interlocks with the count effect during execution of the count effect of the display means. It is preferable to continue the count display using the numeric image even when the display on the display unit is switched from the numeric display to the character string display. The player can easily grasp the timing of the branch effect, and the player can wait with a strong expectation until the branch effect occurs.

PY1 Pachinko machine 41 Special button 41m Special button vibration motor 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 55 Panel movable device 55k Panel movable body 561 First segment display

Claims (1)

Lottery means to perform jackpot lottery,
Special symbol display means for variably displaying a special symbol indicating a lottery result by the lottery means, and after a lapse of time from the start of the variable display, the special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the special symbol,
Display means capable of displaying numbers and characters,
With
The display means,
During the fluctuation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means, performs a count effect of performing a countdown display or a countup display of numbers,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the count effect, the count effect is stopped.
A gaming machine characterized by that: