JP2020018349A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to the improvement of game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a battle ready-to-win (specific presentation) by using an image display device 50. In the battle ready-to-win, after a title advance notice (introduction presentation) is performed, a notification presentation (presentation after a battle scene) of making a notification of whether or not a big win game state occurs is performed. On the basis of operation of a normal button 40 during the title advance notice, the display mode of a title advance notice image G77 (specific image) displayed as the title advance notice can be changed to a display mode (special mode) including a rainbow color background image G74 suggesting that the big win game state occurs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to enter an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entrance such as a starting port. The result of this determination is shown by various effects. For example, in Patent Document 1 described below, a battle effect is performed in which an ally character and an enemy character perform a battle, and the fact that the ally character wins and a big hit game state is notified, and the ally character loses the big win A pachinko gaming machine for notifying that a gaming state is not set is described.

JP-A-2017-185382

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the effect performed by the gaming machine in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
An operation unit that can be operated by a player;
Effect performing means capable of executing an effect using effect means including predetermined display means,
The effect executing means,
Using the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect including a notification effect for notifying whether or not the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and an introductory effect performed before the notification effect,
Based on the operation of the operation unit during the introduction effect, the display mode of the specific image displayed on the display unit in the introduction effect can be changed to a special mode indicating that the advantageous state is attained. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-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 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead 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 the 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 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a big hit game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is an explanatory view showing the type of a title notice. It is a title announcement lottery table. It is a timing chart for explaining the hidden button production during the title announcement. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hidden button effect. FIG. 34 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the hidden button effect, and is a view showing a continuation of FIG. 33. It is a title notice lottery table concerning a modification.

  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 corresponding to 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 are 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 the 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 the 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 by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a gaming shop, 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. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

  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 down is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. .

  Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for enhancing amusement of a game. 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 the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall 1B, an outer wall 1C and the like is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned 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 the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

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

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

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

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

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). ) And the variable display of 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 the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as 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 in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, 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.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the 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 port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view 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 upper area of 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 down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

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

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

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

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

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow 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. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left hit". On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down 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 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 large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 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) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  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 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a special figure reservation display 83.

  The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure 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 “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : 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 composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, before the special figure is stopped and displayed, the special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on 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, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific manner).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 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 as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. 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) Is set to an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. In the following, 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”. In addition, 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, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won 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 digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

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

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the ordinary figure, the variable figure is displayed (variable display) and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning 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). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss 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, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

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

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

  The image display device 50 is configured by, 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 may be another display device, such as a device configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays and a device configured with an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, as long as the image display device 50 can display an image. You may.

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

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

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

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 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) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, 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 various kinds of effects using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the production.

  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. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a later-described gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a rendering RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

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

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

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

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

  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 in 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, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric vacuum 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 and closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big 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 is connected to the display devices 8 (a special figure display 81, a general figure display 82, and a special figure reservation display 83). The display control of these displays 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 enables 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 ball rentals. The paid out game balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  The firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect 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. Further, 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 about 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, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the 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 the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the 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). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is turned off. 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. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  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. Two-way 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 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing data of an image 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 a part 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.) ) And image data such as a background image).

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound 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 sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

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

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

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a normal button lamp 40b, a special button lamp 41b, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. In more detail, 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 data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The normal button lamp 40b is arranged in the normal button 40, and is controlled to emit light in a predetermined mode during a period in which the operation of the normal button 40 is valid, and during a period in which the operation of the normal button 40 is not valid. It is controlled to be turned off. The special button lamp 41b is arranged in the special button 41, and is controlled to emit light in a predetermined mode during a period in which the operation of the special button 41 is valid, and is controlled during a period in which the operation of the special button 41 is not valid. The inside is controlled to be turned off.

  Note that the 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 parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the 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 “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 drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. 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 relating to the passage through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage through the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game), obtains a general figure related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. The acquired general symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. Usually, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has been made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned 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-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 general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. 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. General Figure Variation Pattern Determination General figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a variation pattern (variable figure variation pattern) of variable display of a general figure according to a general figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. is there. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. 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 change pattern in which the general figure change time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, 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 fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general pattern 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 varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the general figure, which are associated with the general figure variance patterns determined in this determination, are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. As described above, the hit determination and the general-purpose change pattern determination are performed, so that the general-purpose display variably displays the general-purpose display.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D 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 for a 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 to make the electric ball 12D win a game ball). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time reduction state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. In addition, 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 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

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

  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" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the ordinary symbol.

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

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be performed (whether to execute the 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 (big jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

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

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot 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 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 way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. The fractions can be different.

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

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

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

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot 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 change pattern can be changed as appropriate. As the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number and distribution rate can be appropriately set within a range that does not hinder the game. It is possible.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes a type of special symbol (variable figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display as a determination target, in other words, a starting port where a prize that causes the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. (First starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the special figure change pattern determination table includes a special figure change pattern determination table (special figure 1 change 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. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure change pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving state special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table are also used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 2 change pattern determination table (special figure 2 change 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.

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. In other words, 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 loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving 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 fluctuation 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 reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. 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 a 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 a display result (the result of the special figure lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. You.

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

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern is stopped and displayed as the type of the special figure (in other words, the result of the jackpot determination) and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. It may be called with a name associated with such. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the 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 the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “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 production 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 relating to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations with 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, it is referred to as SP variation.

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

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving 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 does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, 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 period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. 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 are included. 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 tenth 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 times the large winning opening (first large winning opening 14, the second large winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening where each opening is performed, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. I have. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG.

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

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

  In addition, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. 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 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”. In addition, the specific area 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific area 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 allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, 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). In this manner, 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 causes the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be appropriately changed. When another operation mode is shown in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 adopts the operation mode.

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

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

  The normal probability state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state” or the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. Then, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state by winning the jackpot. For example, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. 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 determined as appropriate according to the gaming 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 is a gaming state in which the opening time 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 so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

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

  Further, the time reduction state is more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time-saving state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of hits determined per hit in the unit time 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 award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. For this reason, in a time-saving state in which the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning 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 the 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 some of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be such that a special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", since the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed, the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. 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 change 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. A customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration movie G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for making settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed.

  The normal production mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is a production 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 a 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. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probable variation production mode, there are a probabilistic first stage production mode before reach is established and a probable later stage production mode after reach is established in the special figure variation production. 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 is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky 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 time reduction is displayed on the display unit 50a. 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 is an effect mode indicating 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 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hand prompt for “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 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, an 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 winning ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation production”) is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, And a special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result and the like. 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 variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. 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 variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern having a reach, such as “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-2, the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and a reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

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

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

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 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, if 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 content of N reach is not limited to the slowdown of the middle effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

  In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image indicating that the reach has been started (for example, a character image G8 of “defeat!”) Is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an effect dedicated to 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 an ally character has won a battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode (so-called zoro eyes) indicating a jackpot. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is 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. It should be noted that the production contents of 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 an 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 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 jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the execution probability of SP reach B is 2%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it is 30%. 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, the jackpot expectation degree can be set.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (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. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reservation Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is provided with a reservation icon display area 50d including four display areas. The reserved icon display area 50d includes 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, it can be said that the holding icon HA is a display indicating that the variable display of the special symbol is held.

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

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. 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 may be a display area for displaying only one of them. Further, 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 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 hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

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

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like, and the jackpot determination is performed. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure change pattern determination. In other words, the notice effect functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

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

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

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using an input device (operation unit) such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for making the player 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 manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting 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 simulating 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, and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation time image G33). The operation time image G33 is formed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap the display unit 50a, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection 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. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). And so on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the ordinary symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the result of the hit determination in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the ordinary figure being executed. 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 stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses from the start of the stop display of the running general symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

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

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

  The special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 2 determination processing. In the special figure 2 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number among the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 corresponding to the current game state are used. A special pattern 2 change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with 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. 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 on the special figure 2, 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 2 change pattern. And information on the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

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

  In the special figure 1 determination processing (the special figure determination processing according to the special figure 1), the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the current game Using the jackpot determination table according to the state, a jackpot determination for determining whether the hit is a jackpot or a loss is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers 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 designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

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

  When 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. That is, when there is a special figure 2 reservation, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 reservation exists.

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

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, if the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. If 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 reduction state is to be ended, the non-time reduction state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating transition to the non-time saving state is generated. When 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 big hit game control process, a big hit game is performed according to the big hit game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game and the number of the round game is generated. The ending is started in response to ending 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 process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the big hit game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high-probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. 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.

  The command generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

  When the random number update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light through the circuit 151 (execute various light emission effects by light emission), and operate the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 (various movable object effects by operation). Or execute). In this way, 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 an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

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

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

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

  In the reception command analysis processing, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interruption processing (S4010), and processing corresponding to the command (for example, selection of an effect, setting of an effect mode, setting of a command, and the like). I do. In the effect timer updating 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 voice control process, the generation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the output to the voice control circuit 161 are performed based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. 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 (special figure 1 change start command or 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 executes processing for receiving a change start command based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. Then, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including the information on the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP 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 related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect accompanying the change.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the title notice in SP Reach (Battle Reach).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big hit game state can be said to be a more advantageous game state than the normal game state regardless of the type of the big hit symbol. In addition, 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 a player is also referred to as an advantageous gaming state or an advantageous state.

  Next, a special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 change pattern using the special figure 1 change pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In the special figure 1 change pattern determination processing when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the normal probability state and the non-time saving state, the result of the big hit determination performed in the special figure 1 determination processing, the result of the big hit symbol type determination, The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined based on the result of the reach determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 29, as the special figure 1 variation pattern, any one of nine types of “THP001” to “THP003”, “THP011” to “THP013”, and “THP016” to “THP018” is determined. Is possible. Which of the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is determined by a special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The determination ratio (distribution ratio) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. This determination ratio can be appropriately changed.

  More specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will determine whether the result of the big hit symbol type determination is “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 2”. It is possible to determine three types of “THP001” to “THP003” as special figure 1 variation patterns. “THP001” is “SP jackpot variation”, “THP002” is “L jackpot variation”, and “THP003” is “N jackpot variation”. The easiness of selection of each of these variations has a relationship of “SP jackpot variation”> “L jackpot variation”> “N jackpot variation”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, “THP011” is used as the special figure 1 variation pattern. To “THP013” can be determined. “THP011” is “SP loss fluctuation”, “THP012” is “L loss fluctuation”, and “THP013” is “N loss fluctuation”. The ease of selecting each of these variations has a relationship of “N loss variation”> “L loss variation”> “SP loss variation”.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern includes "THP016" to "THP018". It is possible to determine the type. “THP016” is “normal A loss fluctuation” with a special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, “THP017” is “normal B loss fluctuation” with a special figure fluctuation time of 8000 ms, and “THP018” is special figure fluctuation time. This is “normal C loss variation” with a time of 4000 ms. Which of these three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, “THP016”, which is a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, is easily selected. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP018”, which has a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms, is easily selected.

  Next, an effect flow of a variable effect in each special figure change pattern shown in FIG. 29 will be described. The effect flow of the fluctuation effect in the “normal A loss fluctuation”, the “normal B loss fluctuation”, and the “normal C loss fluctuation” is composed of only the “normal fluctuation”.

  In addition, the effect flow of the fluctuation effect in the “N big hit fluctuation” and the “N loss fluctuation” is composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach”.

  In addition, the effect flow of the variable effect in “L big hit fluctuation” and “L loss fluctuation” is composed of “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “L reach”.

  In addition, the effect flow of the variable effect in “SP big hit change” and “SP loss change” is composed of “normal change” → “reach” → “N reach” → “SP reach”. That is, the fluctuation effects are produced by the flows shown in FIGS. 17 (A), (B), (C-2), FIGS. 18 (A), (B), and FIGS. 19 (A), (B), (C-1), (C-2). Is executed. At the start of the “SP reach” in the variable production, a “title notice” to be described later is performed.

  In this embodiment, the SP reach is a battle reach in which an ally character and an enemy character battle. In the battle reach relating to the SP jackpot fluctuation, the ally character wins (FIG. 19 (C-1)). On the other hand, in the battle reach relating to the SP loss variation, the ally character loses (FIG. 19C-2). In the battle reach, branching to a “victory” effect (successful effect) or a “defeat” effect (failure effect) is referred to as “winning branch”.

  Here, a description will be given of main effects constituting the fluctuation effect of the special figure 1 in the low-probability, low-base gaming state. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the variable effect, and in accordance with the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and the like. , A sound effect using the speaker 52, a movable object effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, an operation effect using the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like.

A. Normal fluctuation “Normal fluctuation” is an effect in which effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure. The “normal fluctuation” is performed first in the special figure fluctuation effect, and thus functions as an effect indicating that the special figure fluctuation effect has been started.
B. Reach “Reach” is an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 in the same symbol after “normal fluctuation”. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and thus functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may later evolve into a reach production such as "Battle Reach", it also functions as a production indicating that there is a possibility that the reach production will be performed.

C. N-reach “N-reach” is a reach effect that may be performed after “reach” is established. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, it functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that the big hit game is performed.

D. L-reach "L-reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N-reach". In this embodiment, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with the same numeral symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. This is a reach effect (roulette reach) that indicates whether or not a game is played by roulette. When the special figure variation pattern is “L big hit variation”, a successful roulette reach in which the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with the same numeral symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern is “L loss variation”, a failure roulette reach in which the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with a numeral symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed. The L-reach (roulette reach) functions as an effect indicating that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach.

E. FIG. SP Reach (Battle Reach)
“Battle reach” is an effect that may be performed after “N reach”, and is a reach effect that shows a situation in which an ally character and an enemy character battle. Battle Reach has a victory mode and a defeat mode. In the victory battle reach, a victory effect (successful effect) in which the ally character wins is performed following the battle scene (see FIG. 19B) in which the ally character and the enemy character battle. C-1)). On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect (failure effect) in which the ally character is defeated is performed following the battle scene (see FIG. 19C-2). In the battle reach, a title notice (see FIG. 19A) is executed before the battle scene.

  "Battle Reach" is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed because it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" than when it is "big hit" Function. In addition, since the jackpot game is more easily performed when the game reaches “Battle Reach” after “N Reach” than when the game ends with “N Reach”, “Battle Reach” is more effective than “N Reach”. It also functions as an effect that indicates that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. In addition, when the game has developed into "Battle Reach" after "N Reach" than in the case where the game has developed into "L Reach" after "N Reach", the jackpot game is more easily performed. It also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than “L reach”.

  Here, when starting the battle reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a title notice (corresponding to an introduction effect). The title notice is an effect of displaying a character image G8 of "defeat!" On the title notice background image G7 of a predetermined design (see FIG. 30A). This effect suggests the start of the battle reach and indicates that the success of the battle reach is to defeat the enemy character. In the battle reach, a battle scene effect is performed after the title notice. The battle reach is an example of the specific effect, the title announcement is an example of the introduction effect, and the effect after the battle scene in the battle reach is an example of the notification effect. N-reach and L-reach are examples of non-specific effects.

  There are four types of title notice background images G7. A blue background image G71 based on blue (see FIG. 30A), a green background image G72 based on green (see FIG. 30B), and a red background image G73 based on red (see FIG. 30C )), And a rainbow-based background image G74 based on rainbow colors (see FIG. 30D). The title notice displaying the blue background image G71 shown in FIG. 30A is referred to as a blue title notice, the title notice displaying the green background image G72 shown in FIG. 30B is referred to as a green title notice, and FIG. The title notice displaying the red background image G73 shown in FIG. 30C is called a red title notice, and the title notice displaying the rainbow background image G74 shown in FIG. 30D is called a rainbow title notice. The blue title notice is an example of a first introduction effect, and the red title notice is an example of a second introduction effect.

  The character image G8 displayed in the title notice includes five characters (or symbols) of “hit”, “break”, “set”, “yo”, and “!”. The first character image “hit” is referred to as “first object G81”, the second character image “break” is referred to as “second object G82”, and the third character image “se”. Is referred to as “third object G83”, the fourth character image “yo” is referred to as “fourth object G84”, and the fifth character image “!” Is referred to as “fifth object G85”. That is, the character image G8 of "defeat!" Is composed of five objects. The image displayed on the display unit 50a as the title notice (the title notice image G77 including the title notice background image G7 and the character image G8 in this embodiment) corresponds to the specific image. Further, a title display G88 including a character image G8 of “defeat!” Corresponds to a specific display.

  Next, the execution of the lottery for the title announcement will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of title announcement based on the title announcement lottery table shown in FIG. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure change start command from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a change start command reception process in the received command analysis process (FIG. 27, step S4201). In addition to selecting a fluctuating effect based on the special figure fluctuating pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuating start command, a lottery for performing various notice effects such as a title notice is performed.

  Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is “SP big hit fluctuation” (THP001) in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command. Select the effect pattern of the variable effect including reach. In this case, as shown in the column of “SP jackpot change” in FIG. 31, as the “title notice”, the title notice of “blue background image G71” is selected at a rate of 15%, and the “green background image G72” is selected. Is selected at a rate of 30%, the title notice of the "red background image G73" is selected at a rate of 50%, and the title notice of the "rainbow background image G74" is selected at a rate of 5%.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 includes the battle reach of the defeat when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is “SP loss fluctuation” (THP011) in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command. Select the effect pattern for the variable effect. In this case, as shown in the column of “SP loss variation” in FIG. 31, as the “title notice”, the title notice of “blue background image G71” is selected at a rate of 60%, and the “green background image G72” is selected. Is selected at a rate of 30%, and the title notice of "red background image G73" is selected at a rate of 10%. In the case of “SP loss variation”, the user does not select the title notice of “rainbow background image G74”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection probability of the title preview when the special figure variation pattern is “SP jackpot variation” (THP001) is determined by the title preview of “blue background image G71” <the title of “green background image G72”. Notice <higher in the order of the notice of the title of “red background image G73”. When the special figure change pattern is “SP loss change” (THP011), the selection probability of the title notice is “title notice of“ red background image G73 ”<title notice of“ green background image G72 ”<“ blue background ”. Image G71 "is higher in the order of the title notice. Therefore, the jackpot expectation level suggested by each title notice increases in the order of the title notice of “blue background image G71” <the notice of title of “green background image G72” <the notice of title of “red background image G73”. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the title notice of the “rainbow background image G74” only in the case of “SP big hit variation”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the title announcement of the “rainbow background image G74” functions as a jackpot confirmation effect indicating that the jackpot has been won. It should be noted that the announcement of the title is also referred to as an indication of the degree of expectation.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment can execute a hidden button effect (hidden operation effect) in the title notice. The hidden button effect is an effect that performs a predetermined effect according to the operation of the operation unit. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the objects (the first object G81, the second object G82, and the third object G83) constituting the character image G8 are operated in response to the operation of the normal button 40 as a hidden button effect during the title notice. , The fourth object G84, and the fifth object G85) are sequentially rendered (see FIGS. 33 and 34).

  In this hidden button effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 accepts the operation of the normal button 40 as being effective, but the operation prompting image (for example, the operation prompting image G3 shown in FIG. Is not displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, a player who can enjoy the hidden button effect is limited to a player who knows that the operation of the normal button 40 is valid during the title notice. However, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the normal button lamp 40b built in the normal button 40 to emit light during the advance notice of the title. Therefore, the hidden button effect can be enjoyed without knowing that the hidden button effect is performed before the game, if it is possible to notice that the operation of the normal button 40 is effective by the light emission of the normal button lamp 40b. It has become.

  Next, processing related to execution of a hidden button effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on a timing chart shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets the execution period of the title notice in the battle reach to the operation valid period of the normal button 40 (see FIGS. 32A and 32B). That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the operation of the normal button 40 during this period as an effective operation. The effect control microcomputer 121 causes the normal button lamp 40b to emit light during the operation valid period of the normal button 40 (see FIGS. 32B and 32C). This indicates to the player that the operation of the normal button 40 is effective. The operation valid period of the normal button 40 and the light emission period of the normal button lamp 40b are only during the period of the title notice, and when the title notice ends in the battle reach and the battle scene is executed, the operation of the normal button 40 becomes invalid. The operation invalid period is set, and the normal button lamp 40b is turned off. In the hidden button effect, the normal button lamp 40b may not emit light.

  During the execution period of the title notice (that is, during the operation valid period of the normal button 40), the character image displayed in the title notice according to the pressing operation of the normal button 40 (that is, the detection signal of the normal button detection switch 40a). The display mode of G8 is changed (see FIGS. 32 (B) and (D) to (F)). More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the display mode of the plurality of objects constituting the character image G8 one by one each time the normal button detection switch 40a is turned on (that is, changes one character at a time). Do). In the present embodiment, the change of the display mode is a change from the non-light-emitting display mode in which the characters do not appear to be shining to the light-emitting display mode in which the characters appear to be shining (see FIG. 33).

  In the title notice based on the SP jackpot fluctuation, it is possible to emit all five characters of “hit,” “break,” “set,” “yo,” and “!” (See FIGS. 32D and 32E). . On the other hand, in the battle reach based on the SP loss variation, it is possible to emit four characters of “hit”, “break”, “set”, and “yo”, but emit the character of “!”. This is impossible (see FIGS. 32D and 32F).

  More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 responds to the first rise of the ON signal of the normal button detection switch 40a, and among the characters constituting "defeat!", The character "shot" (first object G81). Are emitted (FIGS. 33A and 33B). Subsequently, in response to the second rising of the ON signal of the normal button detection switch 40a, the character of “broken” (the second object G82) is emitted (FIGS. 33B and 33C). As a result, the number of characters in the light emitting display mode is increased to two.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 emits the character of “set” (the third object G83) in response to the third rising of the ON signal of the normal button detection switch 40a (FIGS. 33C and 33D). . As a result, the number of characters in the light emitting display mode is increased to three. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the character “Y” (the fourth object G84) to emit light in response to the fourth rising of the ON signal of the normal button detection switch 40a (FIG. 33D and FIG. E)). As a result, the number of characters in the light emitting display mode is increased to four.

  In this state, when the fifth normal button 40 is operated, if the variation effect being executed is based on “SP big hit variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the character “!” The five objects G85) emit light (FIGS. 34E and 34F). As a result, all the characters (objects) constituting the character image G8 of “defeat!” Are in the light emission display mode. Then, immediately after the display shown in FIG. 34 (F), the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the title notice of the blue background image G71 to the title notice of the rainbow background image G74 (FIG. 34 (G)). )). As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize that the ally character has won in the running battle reach, that is, that the ally character has won the jackpot before the battle reach reaches the win or loss. In addition, even if the normal button 40 is operated in the state shown in FIG. That is, the display contents are not changed for the sixth and subsequent operations of the normal button 40 during the title announcement (see FIGS. 32D and 32E).

  Further, when the fluctuation effect being executed is based on “SP loss fluctuation”, even if the fifth operation of the normal button 40 is performed from the state shown in FIG. Does not emit the character "!" (The fifth object G85) (FIGS. 34E and 34H). This is the same regardless of how many times the normal button 40 is operated (ie, even if it is operated six times or more) (see FIGS. 32D and 32F). Thus, in the case of “SP loss variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not make the character “!” Glow in any direction regardless of how many times the normal button 40 is operated. By such an effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the ally character is defeated in the ongoing battle reach, that is, that the ally character has not won the jackpot before the battle reach reaches the win or loss.

  Note that the hidden button effect during the title notice is performed in the title notice of the blue background image G71, the title notice of the green background image G72, the title notice of the red background image G73, and is performed in the title notice of the rainbow background image G74. Absent. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 validates the operation of the normal button 40 when performing the title notice of the blue background image G71, the title notice of the green background image G72, or the title notice of the red background image G73. This is because, when the title notice of the rainbow-colored background image G74 is given, the player has already been suggested to win the jackpot, and there is no need to perform a hidden button effect. In addition, even when the title notice of the rainbow-colored background image G74 is executed, the display mode of each object constituting the character image G8 of “defeat!” Is changed according to the operation of the normal button 40. It may be.

  When the normal button 40 is not operated during the title notice, the display mode of each object constituting the character image G8 is not changed. That is, if the normal button 40 is not operated once during the title announcement, no character is emitted, and if the normal button 40 is operated only twice during the title announcement, the “hit” and “break” Characters emit light, other characters do not.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect after the battle scene in the battle reach is executed by operating the normal button 40 in the title announcement of the battle reach. It is possible to know the jackpot winning from before (see FIGS. 32 to 34). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the title announcement, which is an introduction part in the battle reach.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, every time the normal button 40 is pressed in the title notice, each object (the first object G81, “shooting”, The display mode of the second object G82, “break”, the third object G83, “se”, the fourth object G84, “yo”, and the fifth object G85, “!”) Are sequentially changed from the non-light-emitting display mode. The display mode is changed to the light emission display mode. Then, as the character image G8 of “defeat!” Glows one character at a time, the expectation that the background image G7 for the title notice will eventually be changed to the rainbow-colored background image G74 is increased. . Therefore, it is expected that the introductory part of battle reach will be further improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the hidden button effect is executed in the title announcement of the battle reach having a higher jackpot expectation than other reach effects such as N reach and L reach. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the battle reach, which is of great interest to the player, in the introduction part. In addition, since it is possible for the player to know the production result of the battle reach with a relatively high degree of expectation by an arbitrary operation as soon as possible, the player who wants to wait until the production result comes out, and the production result quickly. It is an effect that suits both tastes of the player who wants to know, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the battle reach.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the title notice of the red background image G73 is easier to be executed at the time of the jackpot winning than the title notice of the blue background image G71 (see FIG. 31). Therefore, the probability that the title preview of the red background image G73 will be changed to the rainbow background image G74 based on the operation of the normal button 40 during the title preview is higher than the title preview of the blue background image G71. In other words, in this embodiment, when the normal button 40 is operated in accordance with the type of the title notice, the player's expectation of success (all characters of “defeat!” Shines and changes to the rainbow-colored background image G74) Expectations). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the hidden button effect during the title announcement.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, in the title preview of the blue background image G71, the title preview of the green background image G72, and the title preview of the red background image G73 based on “SP jackpot fluctuation”, if the normal button 40 is pressed five times, The configuration always changes to the rainbow-colored background image G74. On the other hand, even if the normal button 40 is pressed five times in the title notice based on the SP jackpot variation, the rainbow color background image G74 may not be changed.

  In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 randomly selects the type of the title announcement based on the title announcement lottery table shown in FIG. 35, for example. In this example, when the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command is “SP big hit change” (THP001), the effect control microcomputer 121 “displays the blue background image G71 that can be changed to the rainbow background image G74. "Title advance notice" is selected at a rate of 7.5%, and "Title advance notice of a blue background image G71 that cannot be changed to the rainbow background image G74" is selected at a rate of 7.5%. In addition, “Title advance notice of green background image G72 that can be changed to rainbow background image G74” is selected at a rate of 15%, and “Title advance notice of green background image G72 that cannot be changed to rainbow background image G74” is 15%. Select in percentage. Also, “Title notice of red background image G73 that can be changed to rainbow background image G74” is selected at a rate of 25%, and “Title notice of red background image G73 that cannot be changed to rainbow background image G74” is 25%. Select in percentage. Further, “title notice displaying rainbow-colored background image G74 from the beginning” is selected at a rate of 5%. In other words, in the title notice of the blue background image G71, the title notice of the green background image G72, and the title notice of the red background image G73 based on the "SP jackpot fluctuation", each of them can be changed to the rainbow background image G74 with a probability of 50%. . In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is “SP loss variation” (THP011), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the “rainbow color background image G74 to“ Select "60% of the title notice of the unchangeable blue background image G71", and select "30% of the title notice of the unchangable green background image G72 to the rainbow background image G74". The title notice of the red background image G73 that cannot be changed to the rainbow background image G74 "is selected at a rate of 10%. The selection ratio of each title notice can be changed as appropriate.

  With such a configuration, even if the normal button 40 is pressed five or more times in the title notice but the title notice background image G7 is not changed to the rainbow-colored background image G74, the effect after the battle scene will be obtained. The victory effect is executed, and there is a possibility that the jackpot is announced. Therefore, you can expect to win the jackpot until the battle reaches the victory stage or the defeat stage. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the title announcement without impairing the fun of the battle reach.

  Note that, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment, the type of the title announcement is selected based on the title announcement lottery table shown in FIG. 31, and each time the normal button 40 is operated during the title announcement, the character image G8 (title A lottery may be performed to determine whether to change the display mode of each object constituting the display G88), and the display mode may be changed when the lottery is won. Even with such a configuration, even when the normal button 40 is pressed five times in the title notice based on the SP jackpot variation, the rainbow color background image G74 may not be changed to the rainbow color background image G74. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, each time the normal button 40 is pressed in the hidden button effect, each character constituting the character image G8 of “defeat!” Is illuminated one by one in order. However, the title based on “SP big hit variation” In the hidden button production during the announcement, all the characters constituting the character image G8 of "defeat!" Shine all at once by pressing the normal button 40 once, and the background image G7 for the title announcement becomes the rainbow color background image G74. It may be changed. With such a configuration, the jackpot winning is notified at an unexpected timing of the player, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the hidden button effect. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, it is determined whether or not all the characters of “defeat!” Are all in the light emission display mode by simply pressing the normal button 40 once, and whether or not the title notice background image G7 becomes the rainbow background image G74. The configuration may be determined when the type of the title announcement is selected, or may be determined in response to the operation of the normal button 40 during the title announcement.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the normal button 40 is pressed once in the hidden button effect, one of the objects (characters) constituting the character image G8 of “defeat!” Is illuminated. A configuration in which a plurality of objects glow in response to a single operation may be employed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation unit whose operation is effective in the hidden button effect during the title notice is the normal button 40, but may be another operation unit such as the special button 41. When the special button 41 is used as the operation unit that is enabled in the hidden button effect, the special button lamp 41b may emit light in accordance with the operation validity period. Further, the operation method of the normal button 40 in the hidden button effect may be another operation method such as continuous hitting and long pressing.

  In the above embodiment, the battle reach is provided as the SP reach, but the effect of the SP reach can be appropriately changed. Further, the contents of each of the specific effect, the notification effect, the introduction effect, and the non-specific effect can be appropriately changed. For example, the specific effect may be a variable effect based on a predetermined special figure change pattern. The introduction effect may be a notice effect other than the title notice. In addition, the notification effect may be a so-called resurrection effect (effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach-losing eye indicating a loss, and then changed to a slot indicating a jackpot). In addition, the non-specific effect may be a predetermined announcement effect before reach is established.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character string of “defeat!” Is displayed in the title notice, but the characters and symbols forming the title display G88 can be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of figures having a predetermined shape (circle, triangle, square, star, etc.) may be used as the title display G88 (specific display).

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the hidden button effect of the title notice based on the SP jackpot change, all the display forms of the plurality of objects constituting the title display G88 are changed to the light emission display form, and the display form of the title notice background image G7 is changed. Although it has been changed to the rainbow-colored background image G74, if it can be suggested that a change in the display mode of the title notice image G77 (specific image) in the hidden button effect indicates an advantageous state for the player, a plurality of title display G88s are formed. Can be changed as appropriate, for example, by changing all or a part of the display mode of the object, or simply changing the display mode of the title notice background image G7.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the title notice background image G7 indicates the degree of expectation of the ally character in battle reach (battle victory expectation, in other words, jackpot expectation). The battle victory expectation may be suggested by the type of display mode of another image such as the size or the design.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of different background images G7 are provided in the title preview, but only one type may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the hidden button effect is performed during the title announcement in the variable effect according to the special figure 1 in the normal probability state and the non-time saving state (low-probability low-base state). In at least one of the low-precision high base state, the high-precision high base state, and the high-precision low base state, a hidden button effect can be provided. In each game state, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a hidden button effect is performed for both or any one of the variable effect according to the special figure 1 and the variable effect according to the special figure 2.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hidden button effect is performed during the battle announcement of the title of the battle reach, which indicates whether or not a jackpot game state (an example of an advantageous state) will be set. On the other hand, as a predetermined game effect (an example of a specific effect) such as a jackpot game effect, a high-accuracy notification effect (an example of a notification effect) indicating whether a high-probability state (an example of an advantageous state) is to be set after the end of the jackpot game ), And a display mode of an image displayed on the display unit 50a in accordance with an operation of the operation unit in a part of a specific effect (one example of an introduction effect) executed before the highly accurate information effect. , A hidden button effect indicating the result of the highly accurate information effect may be performed.

  In addition, at the time of winning, in a gaming machine that may not know how many substantial rounds there are, as a predetermined game effect such as a jackpot game effect (an example of a specific effect), a jackpot game in which a real round lasts up to 16R, for example. It is configured to perform a round number notification effect (an example of a notification effect) indicating that the state is an example (an advantageous state), and a part of a specific effect executed before the round number notification effect (an example of an introduction effect). In the configuration, a hidden button effect indicating the result of the round number notification effect may be performed by changing the display mode of the image displayed on the display unit 50a in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

  Also, in a so-called one-type and two-type mixing machine (a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the passage of a game ball to a specific area in a special winning opening during a small jackpot game), a predetermined game effect such as a jackpot game effect As an example of the specific effect, a high-base notification effect (an example of an information effect) indicating that a high-bass state (an example of an advantageous state) will be provided after the end of the jackpot game is performed. In a part of the specific effect (example of an introductory effect) to be executed, the result of the high-base notification effect is suggested by changing the display mode of the image displayed on the display unit 50a according to the operation of the operation unit. It is good also as a structure which performs a hidden button effect.

  In addition, the “advantageous state” in the present specification may be a jackpot game state based on a probability change jackpot (a jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after the end), or may be a simple jackpot game state. Is also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the image display device 50 constituting the display unit is one display device, but the display unit may be composed of two or more display devices. Specifically, for example, the display means may be configured by combining the first liquid crystal display device and the second liquid crystal display device. In this case, one may be a so-called main liquid crystal and the other may be a so-called sub liquid crystal smaller than the main liquid crystal.

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

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be applied to a slot machine (turn-type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine in which the number of medals is increased by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to an advantageous state. In addition, if the so-called ART machine or AT machine increases the medal in a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time), which can frequently win a small role, the state of the ART or AT Corresponds to an advantageous state. In the case of the normal machine, the control conditions for the advantageous state are as follows: after winning the Big Bonus or Regular Bonus, the combination of the symbols that are activated and activated on the prize line will be the trigger for shifting to the Big Bonus or Regular Bonus. This is to be derived and displayed as a display result. Further, the control condition for the ART machine or the AT machine to be in the advantageous state is, for example, that the ART or AT execution timing is reached by winning the execution lottery of the ART or the AT and exhausting the specified number of games. . Further, the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are used. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols which are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

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

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

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

10. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5.

Invention A1:
An operation unit (normal button 40) that can be operated by a player;
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using effect means including predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The effect executing means,
Using the display means, an informing effect (an effect after the battle scene in battle reach) for informing whether or not the player will be in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state), and an introduction executed before the informing effect It is possible to execute a specific effect (Battle Reach) including an effect (Title notice in Battle Reach),
The display mode of the specific image (title notice image G77 including title notice background image G7 and character image G8) displayed on the display means in the introduction effect based on the operation of the operation unit during the introduction effect. It is possible to change to a special mode (a display mode in which the title notice background image G7 is the rainbow-colored background image G74) suggesting that the above-mentioned advantageous state will be obtained (see FIGS. 33 and 34). Gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the player operates the operation unit in the introduction effect, it is possible to know whether or not the notification effect is in an advantageous state before the information effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the people.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The specific image includes a specific display composed of a plurality of objects (a character image G8 (title display G88) composed of each object of “hit,” “break,” “set,” “yo,” and “!”). And
The effect executing means,
Each time the operation unit is operated, each display mode of the plurality of objects can be sequentially changed (see FIG. 32).
When the specific image is in the special mode, all the display modes of the plurality of objects are changed (see FIGS. 33 and 34).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by sequentially changing the display mode of the plurality of objects forming the specific display, it is expected that the expectation that the specific image will become the special mode will increase. In addition, it is possible to further enhance the fun of the introduction part in the specific production.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is an effect that has a higher degree of expectation of the advantageous state than a non-specific effect (for example, N reach or L reach) different from the specific effect (see FIG. 29).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the introduction part in the specific effect that has a high degree of expectation to be more advantageous than the non-specific effect.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The introductory effect includes a predetermined first introductory effect (for example, a title notice of the blue background image G71) and a second introductory effect that indicates that the degree of expectation of the advantageous state is higher than that of the first introductory effect. For example, the title notice of the red background image G73) is included.
A gaming machine, wherein the specific image is more easily changed to the special mode in the second introduction effect than in the first introduction effect (see FIGS. 31 and 32).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the probability that the specific image is changed to the special mode when the operation unit is operated differs depending on whether the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect is performed as the introduction effect. Therefore, the sense of expectation when operating the operation unit changes in accordance with the type of the introduction effect, and it is possible to increase the fun of the effect of changing the display mode of the specific image.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
In the case where the effect performing means executes the notification effect (the effect after the battle scene in the battle reach based on the SP jackpot change) for notifying that the state becomes the advantageous state, the operation unit may be operated in the introduction effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the specific image may not be changed to the special mode (see FIG. 35).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the operation unit is operated in the introductory effect, but the display mode of the specific image is not changed to the special mode, it may be notified that the state will be advantageous in the subsequent informing effect. is there. Therefore, it can be expected that the state will be in an advantageous state until the notification effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the introduction performance without deteriorating the fun of the notification performance.

  By the way, conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to enter an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player based on a ball entering a ball entrance such as a starting port. . The result of this determination is shown by various effects. For example, JP-A-2017-185382 discloses a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character perform a battle, and informs that a victory of the ally character results in a jackpot game state, and the ally character loses. There is described a pachinko gaming machine that informs that a jackpot gaming state will not be achieved. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed by the gaming machine in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. The above-described invention A is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, in which "the effect executing means uses the display means to inform the player whether or not the game is in an advantageous state. , It is possible to execute a specific effect including an introductory effect performed before the notification effect, and based on the operation of the operation unit during the introductory effect, the specific effect displayed on the display means in the introductory effect It is possible to change the display mode of the image to a special mode that suggests an advantageous state. " As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest" (having an effect).

PY1: Pachinko gaming machine 40: Normal button (operation unit)
50 image display device (display means)
50a ... display unit 101 ... game control microcomputer 121 ... effect control microcomputer G7 ... title notice background image G71 ... blue background image G72 ... green background image G73 ... red background image G74 ... rainbow background image G77 ... title notice image ( Specific image)
G8 character image G81 first object G82 second object G83 third object G84 fourth object G85 fifth object G88 title display (specific display)

Claims (5)

An operation unit that can be operated by a player;
Effect performing means capable of executing an effect using effect means including predetermined display means,
The effect executing means,
Using the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect including a notification effect for notifying whether or not the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and an introductory effect performed before the notification effect,
Based on the operation of the operation unit during the introduction effect, the display mode of the specific image displayed on the display unit in the introduction effect can be changed to a special mode indicating that the advantageous state is attained. A gaming machine characterized by the following. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific image includes a specific display composed of a plurality of objects,
The effect execution means, each time the operation unit is operated, it is possible to sequentially change each display mode of the plurality of objects,
When the specific image is in the special mode, all display modes of the plurality of objects are changed. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is an effect that has a higher degree of expectation of being in the advantageous state than a non-specific effect different from the specific effect. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
The introduction effect includes a predetermined first introduction effect, and a second introduction effect indicating that the degree of expectation of the advantageous state is higher than that of the first introduction effect,
A gaming machine wherein the specific image is more easily changed to the special mode in the second introduction effect than in the first introduction effect. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein
In the case where the effect execution means executes the notification effect for notifying that the advantageous state is to be achieved, the display mode of the specific image may not be changed to the special mode even if the operation unit is operated in the introductory effect. A gaming machine characterized by the following.