JP2020022915A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement through a performance.SOLUTION: A performance control microcomputer 121 of a Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a character ready-to-win, story ready-to-win, and battle ready-to-win, as ready-to-win performances. Further, the performance control microcomputer can execute a challenge performance after performing temporary stop display of a performance symbol in a loss mode suggesting that a big winning game is not performed in the ready-to-win performance. As the challenge performance, the performance control microcomputer can execute a lighting performance and a resuscitation performance. In the challenge performance, the performance control microcomputer may execute a support performance suggesting that the possibility of performing the big winning game is high.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines can perform a jackpot game or the like that is advantageous to a player. Also, for example, Patent Literature 1 describes performing various reach effects that suggest whether or not to play a jackpot game.

JP-A-2019-5615

  By the way, in the gaming machine capable of executing the reach effect as described above, there is room for improvement in order to further enhance the interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving amusement of entertainment through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
And a performance performing means capable of performing a predetermined performance, comprising:
The effect executing means,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in a predetermined reach performance, a challenge performance may be performed that suggests whether or not to perform the special game,
As the challenge effect, a first challenge effect and a second challenge effect can be executed,
In the challenge effect, a specific notice effect that indicates that the special game is highly likely to be performed may be executed.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving amusement in entertainment 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 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 prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of 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 game state setting table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the support effect selection table concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining signs that a character reach concerning a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining signs that a story reach concerning a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining signs that battle reach concerning a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining the situation where the first half of the lighting effect concerning a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining a situation where the latter half of the lighting effect according to the first embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining a situation where a resuscitation effect concerning a 1st embodiment is performed.

  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.

<Basic embodiment>
In the following first embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. The structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present 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 a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported on the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game arcade, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. The transparent plate 23t only needs 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 down is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided in 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.

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

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball 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 to 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 passing through (entering) 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 portion 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 or special design, 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 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. In addition, the game state in which the big hit game is performed is called a big hit game state. The jackpot game state is an example of a special game state advantageous to the player.

  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. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

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

  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 is covered by the lowered movable body 55k above the board or the movable body 56k below the raised board, 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.

  The 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 that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered 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 allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out a prize ball. And 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 content) 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 an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game is progressed by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

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

  Further, on the sub-control board 120, an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with 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. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. 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, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission 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.

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

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic 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 variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game), acquires a general figure-related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ordinary symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Normally, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has 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-purpose figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss 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. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information 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 ( 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 variation pattern in which the general figure variation 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 figure when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The 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. Each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game according to an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has different opening times of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only 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”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is operated for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). 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 jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

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

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number by establishing a start condition, and Various decisions are made on 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 (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (a prize that 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) on which the start was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing 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 of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, 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 set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this 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 allocated 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 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. Further, 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 thereof can be appropriately changed.

  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). In other words, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (Special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the determination. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / 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 variation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) are used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table). 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-hour saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-hour reduction have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation 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 variation pattern determination table for a lossless reach used in the above. 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 81 performs variable display of the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. 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 may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure variation production, and the like. is there. 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 big 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 having different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as SP variation or SP reach 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 the starting opening). 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 jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot 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. Since the first starting port 11 is a starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 1, the first prefetch determination table can be called a special figure 1 prefetch determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is a starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second prefetch determination table can be called a special figure 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 component) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning port (the first large winning port 14, the second large winning port 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. After the special figure is stopped and displayed, 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 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In 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.

  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 has the type of the winning jackpot symbol of the winning jackpot symbol. 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 no prize can 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 state where the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the state where the specific area 16 is 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 the 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. 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 second, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (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 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 more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. Then, 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 gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming 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 accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

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

  In this manner, in the time reduction state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction 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. Therefore, when the base is in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot win without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

  When power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time saving state, it is possible to change from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning 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 to be advantageous to this player may be a part of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game, because the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed. You. As for the 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 “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 movie G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing 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 effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery 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 normal background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. One or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects are switched as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, any of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime 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 variation 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 hours reduction mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the later hours reduction 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 out prize balls are indicated. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize 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 (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the 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 region 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the variable display of the special figure is performed.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , Medium effect symbol area 50b2, right effect symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each 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. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this 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. 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 ragged pattern) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern having a reach such as “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

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

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

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the irregularities in the case where the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach irregularities" or "non-reach irregularities", and the irregularities in the case where the reach is established are defined as the irregularities. Also referred to as "reach-barred eyes" or "reach-losing eyes." How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6” etc.), and each component constituting the reach variation eyes 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 constitute 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.

  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 (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started 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 suggesting a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop and display with a double-eye. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure 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 being displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called disjointed 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”. In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and is set to 20% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach B. 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. Reserved Icon Display Area The display section 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reserved icon display area 50d including four display areas, as shown in FIG. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the 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 reserved icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or a display area for displaying only one of them. 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 a configuration in which both are not provided.

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

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. 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 a 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 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 effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid 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. In addition, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation of an operation unit (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 may be referred to as an operation instruction effect.

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 pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. May be displayed as “☆”. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gassing effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“〇” in this embodiment) is called a hold change effect. The hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display. In the present 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 of the special mode in the hold change effect may be at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize which triggers the hold display, or at the time of shift display of the hold display (when the display area of the hold icon HA is changed). (When the icon TA has been changed) or during execution of a special figure change corresponding to the hold display (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 for 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.

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 the 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 period 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 random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt 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. Then (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). Etc. are output.

[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. . When a predetermined number (for example, four) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding 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. If it is determined that a game ball has been 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. In addition, 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. Also, in response to the result of the processing, a special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and a second prefetch determination A command for a second starting port sensor including a second starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first starting port sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special figure 1 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure varying pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 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 region, 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, according to the result of the processing, a special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (number of special figure 1 hold) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the 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 is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

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

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed during a standby state in which 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, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. 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. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 change start command representing the determined special figure 2 change pattern is generated. The special figure 2 change start command is associated with information 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 the information of 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 suspension number command is generated which indicates the special figure 2 suspension number after the processing.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol 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 is generated which indicates the special figure 1 hold number after the processing.

  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 the special figure 2 is reserved, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 is reserved. Note that the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the order of winning, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[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 fluctuation process, the special figure display 81 terminates the variable display of the special figure and stops and displays the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination in response to the elapse of the special figure fluctuation 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 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. Further, when changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the big hit game state. When the duration of the time-saving state is limited, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that can continue the time-saving state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

  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 making 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 the random value 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 a special figure change effect, a hold effect, an operation effect, a look-ahead effect, other notice effects, a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, an effect mode control, and the like) are realized.

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

  The reception interruption process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interruption process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception 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 processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., 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, 58 at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. 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 process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, a received command analysis process (S4201), 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 time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update processing, the start timing and the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control processing, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is generated and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input processing and the received command analysis processing. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

  Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure change start command (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. In addition, 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 7-1. First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 28 is a game state setting table according to the present embodiment. In the game state setting processing, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state based on the game state setting table when the big hit game ends. Specifically, in the game state setting process, the big hit symbol relating to the big hit game to be ended is checked against the game state setting table, and the game state after the big hit game is set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28, in the present embodiment, in the case of the jackpot symbol X and the jackpot symbol Z, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to a high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and time saving state). . In the case of the big hit symbol Y, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to a low probability high base gaming state (low probability state and time saving state). The high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state end when the variable display of the special figure is continuously lost 100 times, and the low-probability low-base game state (low-probability state and non-time saving State). The big hit symbol X and the big hit symbol Y are big hit symbols related to the special drawing 1 lottery performed according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11. The big hit symbol Z is a big hit symbol related to a special drawing 2 lottery performed in response to a game ball entering the second starting port 12.

  Next, a special figure variation pattern that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The special ROM 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the gaming ROM 103. 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 this embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 together.

  In the special figure 1 change pattern determination process in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 change Determine the pattern. As shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 sets “THP001” to “THP009”, “THP011” to “THP014”, “THP021” to “THP029”, and “THP031” to “THP001” to “THP009” as special pattern 1 change patterns. It is possible to determine 24 kinds of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns of “THP032”. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

  Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “big hit symbol X”, among the nine special figure 1 variation patterns “THP001” to “THP009” Is determined. “THP006” of the nine special figure 1 change patterns is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 change patterns. Note that “THP001” is referred to as “Battle resuscitation probability change jackpot variation”, “THP002” is referred to as “Battle lighting probability variation jackpot variation”, “THP003” is referred to as “Battle lighting transition probability variation jackpot variation”, and “THP004” is referred to as “THP004”. "THP005" is called "Story Lighting Probable Change", "THP006" is called "Story Probable Change", and "THP007" is called "Character Lighting Proper Change". THP008 ”is referred to as“ character probability variation jackpot fluctuation ”, and“ THP009 ”is referred to as“ N probability variation jackpot variation ”.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “big hit symbol Y”, one of the four special figure 1 variation patterns “THP011” to “THP014” Is determined. “THP012” of the four special figure 1 change patterns is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 change patterns. Note that “THP011” is called “Battle resuscitation normal jackpot fluctuation”, “THP012” is called “Battle normal jackpot fluctuation”, “THP013” is called “Character normal jackpot fluctuation”, and “THP014” is “N normal jackpot fluctuation”. Change. "

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “reach”, one of the nine special figure 1 variation patterns “THP021” to “THP029” is determined. You. Of the nine special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, “THP029” is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Note that "THP021" is called "Battle Resuscitation Loss Fluctuation", "THP022" is called "Battle Lighting Loss Fluctuation", "THP023" is called "Battle Lighting Shift Loss Fluctuation", and "THP024" is "Battle Loss Fluctuation". "," THP025 "is called" Story Loss Fluctuation "," THP026 "is called" Story Loss Fluctuation "," THP027 "is called" Character Lighting Loss Fluctuation ", and" THP028 "is" Character Loss Fluctuation ". And "THP029" is referred to as "N loss variation".

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, one of the two special figure 1 variation patterns “THP031” to “THP032” is determined. You. Which one of the two special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern depends on the allocation depending on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, “THP031”, which is a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, is easily determined. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure fluctuation time Is relatively short, and “THP032” is easily determined. Note that “THP031” is called “normal A loss fluctuation”, and “THP032” is called “normal B loss fluctuation”.

  Next, a special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the following effects (“normal fluctuation”, “N reach”, “character reach”, “story reach”, “battle reach”, “lighting effect”) in the special figure fluctuation effect in the non-time saving state. , “Resuscitation effect”, “support effect”).

A. Normal fluctuation “normal fluctuation” is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure, and is an effect in which effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed. 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. N-reach “N-reach” is an effect that may be performed after the reach is established in “normal fluctuation”, and in a state where the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the same type of effect symbol. , An effect in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 is variably displayed. “N reach” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. In addition, after "N-reach", any of "Character Reach", "Story Reach", and "Battle Reach" may be performed, so "N-Reach" is "Character Reach", "Story Reach" Reach "and" Battle Reach "function.

C. Character reach "Character reach" is a reach effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is a content in which the main character performs a predetermined confrontation with the enemy character. At the end of the “character reach”, a good mode in which the main character wins the confrontation or a bad mode in which the main character defeats the confrontation may be displayed. In "character reach", the good mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and thus functions as a display indicating that a jackpot game is performed. Since the bad mode may be indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it can function as a display indicating that the jackpot game is not performed. "Character reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. In addition, since “character reach” is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” than “N reach”, it is more likely that a jackpot game is performed than “N reach”. It functions as a production that suggests. Further, after the “character reach”, the “lighting effect” may be performed, and thus the “character reach” functions as an effect indicating that the “lighting effect” may be performed.

D. Story Reach “Story Reach” is a reach effect that may be performed after “N Reach”, and is a content that displays a story about the hero character. In the "story reach", a display of a good mode leading to a good ending or a bad mode leading to a bad ending may be displayed at the end. In the “story reach”, the good mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as a display indicating that the big hit game is performed. Since the bad mode may be indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it can function as a display indicating that the jackpot game is not performed. "Story reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. "Story reach" is less likely to be performed when the jackpot determination result is "losing" than both "character reach" and "battle reach", so "character reach" and "battle reach" It functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than either one. Further, when the "Story Reach" is executed and the jackpot is a jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high-probability high-base gaming state, so that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high-probability high-base gaming state. It functions as an effect that suggests. In addition, since the “lighting effect” may be performed after the “story reach”, the “story reach” functions as an effect indicating that the “lighting effect” may be performed.

E. FIG. Battle Reach “Battle Reach” is a reach effect that may be performed after “N Reach”, in which the main character battles with an enemy character. At the end of the “battle reach”, a good mode in which the main character defeats the enemy character or a poor mode in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character may be displayed. In the “battle reach”, the good mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as a display indicating that the big hit game is performed. Since the bad mode may be indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it can function as a display indicating that the jackpot game is not performed. “Battle reach” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. Also, since "Battle Reach" is less likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "Loss" than "Character Reach", it is more likely that a jackpot game will be performed than "Character Reach" It functions as a production that suggests. Furthermore, since the "lighting effect" may be performed after the "battle reach" or during the "battle reach", the "battle reach" indicates that the "lighting effect" may be performed It functions as a directing effect. In addition, since the “resuscitation effect” may be performed after the “battle reach”, the “battle reach” functions as an effect indicating that the “resuscitation effect” may be performed.

F. Lighting effect "Lighting effect" is an effect that may be performed after any of "character reach", "story reach", "battle reach" or in the middle of "battle reach". Is a challenge effect of challenging whether or not the state changes from the light-off state to the light-emitting state. In the “lighting effect”, a successful mode in which the predetermined light emitting unit shifts from the extinguished state to the light emitting state at the end, or a failure mode in which the predetermined light emitting unit is maintained in the extinguished state is shown. In the “lighting effect”, the success mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as a display indicating that a big hit game is performed. Since the failure mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it functions as a display indicating that the jackpot game is not performed. Therefore, the “lighting effect” functions as an effect that indicates whether or not a big hit has occurred. The “lighting effect” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that a big hit game is performed. In addition, since the “lighting effect” may be performed after a failure mode is indicated in “character reach”, “story reach”, and “battle reach”, the “lighting effect” also functions as a relief effect for relieving from a bad result. . Further, since the “lighting effect” may be performed in the middle of “battle reach”, the “lighting effect” also functions as an interrupting effect that starts suddenly in the middle of “battle reach”. When the “lighting effect” is a big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability and high base game state. For this reason, the “lighting effect” functions as an effect indicating that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high-probability-high-based gaming state.

G. FIG. Resuscitation effect “Resuscitation effect” is an effect that may be performed after “Battle Reach”, and is a challenge effect in which the hero character challenges resuscitation. In the “resuscitation effect”, a success mode in which the hero character succeeds in resuscitation or a failure mode in which the hero character fails in resuscitation is shown at the end. In the “resuscitation effect”, the success mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as a display indicating that a jackpot game is performed. Since the failure mode is indicated when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, it functions as a display indicating that the jackpot game is not performed. For this reason, the “resuscitation effect” functions as an effect indicating whether or not a big hit has occurred. Also, the “resuscitation effect” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and thus functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that the big hit game will be performed. Also, the “resuscitation effect” may be performed after the failure mode is indicated in “battle reach”, and thus also functions as a rescue effect to rescue from a bad result. In the case of the "resuscitation effect", when the jackpot is a jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. For this reason, the “resuscitation effect” functions as an effect indicating that the game state after the jackpot game can be a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state.

H. The support effect "support effect" is an effect that is sometimes performed in "resuscitation effect", and is an effect of supporting the main character who challenges resuscitation. FIG. 31 shows a support effect selection table. As shown in FIG. 31, the “supporting effect” is executed with a probability of 70% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and is executed with a probability of 5% when the result is “losing”. That is, since the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” more easily than the case of “losing”, it functions as an effect indicating that the possibility of the big hit game is high.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, a description will be given of an effect flow of a main special figure fluctuation effect executed in the non-time saving state. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow. In addition, a lighting effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, a sound effect using the speaker 52, and the like can be executed according to the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle resuscitation probability change big hit fluctuation”, “Battle resuscitation normal big hit change”, and “Battle resuscitation loss change”, the normal figure → reach → N An effect flow composed of reach → battle reach → resuscitation effect is executed. In the special figure fluctuation production when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle lighting probability big hit fluctuation” and “Battle lighting loss fluctuation”, the production flow composed of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → battle reach → lighting production Be executed. In the special figure fluctuation production when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle lighting transition probability fluctuation big hit fluctuation”, “Battle lighting transition loss fluctuation”, the normal fluctuation → Reach → N reach → Battle reach (to the middle) → Lighting production The configured effect flow is executed. Special figure 1 When the fluctuation pattern is “Battle probability change big hit change”, “Battle normal big hit change”, “Battle loss change”, the special figure change effect is composed of normal change → reach → N reach → battle reach The flow is executed. In addition, "Battle resuscitation probability change jackpot fluctuation", "Battle resuscitation normal jackpot fluctuation", "Battle resuscitation loss fluctuation" are collectively called "Battle resuscitation fluctuation", "Battle lighting probability fluctuation jackpot fluctuation", "Battle lighting loss fluctuation" Are collectively referred to as "Battle Lighting Fluctuations", and "Battle Lighting Transition Probable Fluctuation Jackpot Fluctuations" and "Battle Lighting Transition Loss Fluctuations" are collectively referred to as "Battle Lighting Transition Fluctuations" "Regular jackpot fluctuation" and "battle loss fluctuation" are collectively referred to as "battle fluctuation".

  Special figure 1 When the fluctuation pattern is “Story lighting probable jackpot fluctuation” or “Story lighting loss fluctuation”, the production flow composed of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → story reach → lighting production Be executed. In the special figure fluctuation production in the case where the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “story fluctuation big hit fluctuation” and “story loss fluctuation”, an effect flow composed of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → story reach is executed. In addition, “story lighting probability change jackpot variation” and “story lighting loss variation” are collectively referred to as “story lighting variation”, and “story variation jackpot variation” and “story loss variation” are collectively referred to as “story variation”.

  In the special figure fluctuation production when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Character lighting probable big hit fluctuation”, “Character lighting loss fluctuation”, the production flow composed of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → character reach → lighting production Be executed. Special figure 1 When the fluctuation pattern is "Character probable big hit fluctuation", "Character normal big hit fluctuation", "Character loss fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation production is an effect composed of normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → character reach The flow is executed. In addition, "Character lighting variation big hit variation" and "Character lighting loss variation" are collectively called "Character lighting variation". Is called "character fluctuation".

  Special figure 1 When the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “N probable big hit change”, “N normal big hit change”, “N loss change”, an effect flow consisting of normal change → reach → N reach is executed Is done. In addition, “N probability change jackpot fluctuation”, “N normal jackpot change”, and “N loss change” are collectively referred to as “N reach change”. In the special figure fluctuation effect when the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “normal A loss fluctuation” or “normal B loss fluctuation”, an effect flow composed of only “normal fluctuation” is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, in the “battle resuscitation change”, it is suggested that the jackpot game is not performed at the end of the battle reach, and then the resuscitation effect is started. More specifically, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the mode (for example, Barracuda) that is not a mode that suggests a jackpot (for example, Zoro eyes) but indicates a loss is shown while a bad mode for battle reach is shown. After the temporary stop is displayed without stopping, the resuscitation effect is started. In the resuscitation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the final stage. In the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the mode indicating the jackpot are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the success mode. It is. On the other hand, in the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a mode suggesting the loss are completely stopped along with the failure mode. Indicated by In the resuscitation effect, a support effect is performed with a predetermined probability.

  In “Battle lighting fluctuation”, a lighting effect is started after it is suggested that a jackpot game is not performed at the end of the battle reach. Specifically, the lighting effect is started after the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the mode suggesting the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed, as well as the failure mode of the battle reach. In the lighting effect, stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed at the end of the lighting effect. In the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a mode suggesting a jackpot when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, and a loss when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a mode suggesting are shown in a state where they are completely stopped. Note that, in the lighting effect, before the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, a success mode is shown in the case of a jackpot and a failure mode in the case of a loss.

  In the “battle lighting transition change”, a lighting effect is started while the battle reach is in the middle of the battle reach. In other words, unlike the “battle lighting variation”, the lighting effect is performed in the “battle lighting transition variation” without displaying the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the battle reach, and without indicating the failure mode of the battle reach. Be started. The lighting effect is the same as in the case of “battle lighting fluctuation”.

  In “Battle fluctuation”, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed at the end of the battle reach. In the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a mode suggesting the jackpot are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the good mode. . When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the mode suggesting the loss are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the defective mode.

  In the “story lighting fluctuation”, at the end of the story reach, it is suggested that the jackpot game is not performed, and then the lighting effect is started. More specifically, the lighting effect is started after the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the mode suggesting the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed, while the defect mode of the story reach is indicated. The lighting effect is the same as in the case of “battle lighting fluctuation”.

  In the "story fluctuation", stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed at the end of the story reach. In the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a mode suggesting the jackpot are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the good mode. . When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the mode suggesting the loss are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the defective mode.

  In “Character lighting variation”, a lighting effect is started after it is suggested that the jackpot game is not performed at the end of the character reach. Specifically, the lighting effect is started after the effect pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the mode suggesting a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, while the failure mode of the character reach is indicated. The lighting effect is the same as in the case of “battle lighting fluctuation”.

  In "Character fluctuation", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the end of the character reach. In the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a mode suggesting the jackpot are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the good mode. . When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the mode suggesting the loss are displayed in a completely stopped state together with the defective mode.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 37, a specific description will be given of a state in which “character reach”, “story reach”, “battle reach”, “lighting effect”, “resuscitation effect”, and “support effect” are executed. Will be described.

  The manner in which character reach is performed will be described with reference to FIG. In the character reach, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, the character reach dedicated background GK1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, together with the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 in the reach state, a theme image GK2 of the character reach and an image of the main character SK holding the bat are displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), an image of the enemy character TK throwing a ball is displayed.

  Here, if the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any one of “character large jackpot fluctuation” and “character normal big jackpot fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 32 (C) following FIG. 32 (B), the main character SK Shows the character good mode display GKS that rejoices by hitting the ball with the bat, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is any of “character lighting probability variation big hit variation”, “character lighting loss variation”, or “character loss variation”, FIG. 32 (D) follows FIG. 32 (B). Image is displayed.

  FIG. 32 (D) shows a character failure mode display GKF in which the protagonist character SK cannot hit the ball with the bat and swings, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped in a mode suggesting a loss. Is displayed. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “character loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 32 (E) following FIG. 32 (D), in a state where the character failure mode display GKF is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2. , EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating loss. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is any of “character lighting probability variation big hit variation” and “character lighting loss variation”, a lighting effect described later is performed following FIG. 32 (D).

  The manner in which story reach is performed will be described with reference to FIG. In the story reach, as shown in FIG. 33A, first, the story reach-only background GS1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The theme image GS2 of the story reach and the sword image GS3 pierced by the rock are displayed together with the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 in the reach state. After FIG. 33 (A), the main character SK performs an operation of pulling out the sword, and if the special figure 1 change pattern is “story positive change big hit change”, as shown in FIG. Is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a big hit.

  On the other hand, if the special figure 1 change pattern is any of “story lighting change probability jackpot change”, “story lighting loss change”, or “story loss change”, as shown in FIG. In this case, the story failure mode display GSF in which the sword could not be pulled out is shown, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “story loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 33 (D) following FIG. 33 (C), the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed with the story failure mode display GSF shown. , EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is any of “story lighting probability variation big hit variation” and “story lighting loss variation”, a lighting effect described later is performed following FIG. 33 (C).

  The manner in which battle reach is performed will be described with reference to FIG. In the battle reach, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), first, the battle reach dedicated background GB1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the main character SK and the enemy character TK are displayed together with the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 in the reach state. After FIG. 34 (A), a situation in which the main character SK and the enemy character TK perform a battle is developed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any one of “Battle probability variation big hit variation” or “Battle normal big success variation”. As shown in FIG. 34 (B), the battle good mode display GBS in which the main character SK is pleased with winning the battle is shown, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any of “battle lighting transition probability change big hit fluctuation” and “battle lighting transition loss fluctuation”, the state in which the main character SK and the enemy character TK battle will be described later. A lighting effect is performed. In addition, the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is “Battle resuscitation probability variation big hit variation”, “Battle lighting probability variation big success variation”, “Battle resuscitation normal big success variation”, “Battle resuscitation loss variation”, “Battle lighting loss variation”, “Battle loss variation” In this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), a battle failure mode display GBF in which the protagonist character SK is defeated and kneels is shown, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate a loss. A temporary stop is displayed. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle loss fluctuation”, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed in the state where the battle failure mode display GBF is shown as shown in FIG. , EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating loss.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any one of “Battle resuscitation change probability big hit change”, “Battle resuscitation normal big hit change”, and “Battle resuscitation loss change”, the resuscitation effect described later following FIG. Done. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any one of “battle lighting certain variation big hit variation” and “battle lighting loss variation”, a lighting effect described later is performed following FIG. 34 (C).

  The manner in which the lighting effect is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. In the lighting effect, as shown in FIG. 35A, first, the lighting effect-only background GX1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The in-panel movable device 55 that has been inactive at the evacuation position is activated, and the on-panel movable body 55k starts operating. After the operation shown in FIG. 35A, the on-panel movable body 55k moves to the advanced position where it overlaps the front of the display unit 50a, and an operation for prompting operation of the normal button 40 and a challenge content image GX2 indicating the challenge content in the lighting effect. The promotion image GX3 is displayed. The operation promotion image GX3 is an image indicating that the operation promotion effect of the normal button 40 is being performed. For this reason, the operation promotion image GX3 is configured to include an image imitating the normal button 40, an image indicating the operation mode, and a progress bar indicating the remaining time of the operation validity period. The progress bar of the operation promotion image GX3 changes as the remaining time of the operation effective period decreases with the passage of time. The on-panel movable body 55k of this embodiment is provided with on-panel movable body lamps L1, L2, L3, and L4. The movable lamps L1, L2, L3, and L4 on the board are included in the board lamp 54. The on-board movable body lamps L1, L2, L3, L4 can be individually turned on or off, and are all turned off at the start of the lighting effect.

  In the lighting effect, when the normal button 40 is operated in a state where the operation valid period remains, first, the on-panel movable body lamp L1 is turned on as shown in FIG. When the normal button 40 is further operated, the on-panel movable body lamp L2 and the on-panel movable body lamp L3 are turned on in this order, as shown in FIG.

  Then, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle lighting certain fluctuation big hit fluctuation”, when the operation of the normal button 40 is continued in a state where the operation valid period remains, as shown in FIG. The upper movable body lamp L4 is turned on. Thus, the on-panel movable body lamps L1, L2, L3, L4 are all turned on. In this state, a lighting success mode display GXS in which the challenge to the lighting effect has been successful is configured. When the operation of the normal button 40 is not performed, or when the operation of the normal button 40 is interrupted, the lighting success mode display GXS is displayed when the operation valid period has elapsed. Further, after the lighting success mode display GXS is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit.

  On the other hand, if the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is “battle lighting loss fluctuation”, at least even if the normal button 40 is operated in a state where the operation valid period remains as shown in FIG. The on-board movable body lamp L4 is not turned on, and the light-off state is maintained. Even when the normal button 40 is not operated, at least the light-off state of the on-board movable body lamp L4 is maintained. Then, the lighting failure mode display GXF in which the challenge to the lighting effect has failed is configured by the state in which the operation valid period indicated by the operation promoting image GX3 has elapsed while the on-panel movable body lamp L4 is in the light-off state. After the lighting failure mode display GXF is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss.

  A state in which the resuscitation effect and the support effect are performed will be described with reference to FIG. In the resuscitation effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), first, the resuscitation effect-specific background GY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, a protagonist character SK in a kneeling state is displayed together with a challenge content image GY2 suggesting the challenge content in the resuscitation effect and an operation promotion image GY3 prompting the operation of the normal button 40. The operation promotion image GY3 is an image indicating that the operation promotion effect of the normal button 40 is being performed. For this reason, the operation promotion image GY3 is configured to include an image imitating the normal button 40, an image indicating the operation mode, and a progress bar indicating the remaining time of the operation validity period. The progress bar of the operation promotion image GY3 changes as the remaining time of the operation effective period decreases as time passes.

  In the resuscitation effect, if the normal button 40 is operated in a state where the operation valid period remains, the hero character SK in a kneeling state performs an operation of trying to rise. At this time, if the non-execution of the support effect is selected by the support effect selection table, the effect corresponding to the support effect is not performed as shown in FIG. 37 (B). When the execution of the support effect is selected, a support effect in which a support image GZ for supporting the main character SK is displayed at a predetermined timing is executed as shown in FIG. 37 (C).

  And when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is any of “Battle resuscitation probability change big hit change” and “Battle resuscitation normal big hit change”, when the operation valid period remains, or when the operation valid period elapses As shown in FIG. 37 (D), the protagonist character SK who was kneeling stands up, the resuscitation success mode display GYS that succeeded in resuscitation is displayed, and the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop in a mode indicating a big hit. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 change pattern is “battle resuscitation loss change”, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the resurrection fails while the main character SK is kneeling even after the operation effective period has elapsed. The resuscitation failure mode display GYF is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss.

8. Effects of Embodiments As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the above-described embodiment has the game control microcomputer 101 capable of executing the jackpot game and the effect control microcomputer 121 capable of executing various effects. are doing. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute character reach, story reach, and battle reach as reach effects. In addition, after performing the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a loss mode indicating that the jackpot game is not performed in the reach effect, a challenge effect can be executed. As the challenge effect, a lighting effect and a resuscitation effect can be executed. For this reason, in the character reach, story reach, and battle reach, even when the temporary stop display of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed in a losing manner, there is a possibility that a challenge effect may be performed thereafter. It is possible to give the player great expectation because the possibility of the jackpot still remains. Then, after performing the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the loss mode in the character reach and the story reach, the lighting effect may be executed, but the resuscitation effect is not executed, but the battle is performed. After performing the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the losing mode in the reach, any of the lighting effect and the resuscitation effect may be executed. As described above, the resuscitation effect that is performed after the battle reach but is not executed after the character reach and the story reach can function as something special in the challenge effect. Therefore, since the resuscitation effect with a high special feeling can be executed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may enter a high-probability high-base gaming state or a low-probability high-base gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game. Then, when the lighting effect is performed and the jackpot is a big hit, the game state after the big hit game becomes a high probability high base game state which is more advantageous to the player than the low probability high base game state. That is, it is possible to make the lighting effect suggesting the high-probability high base gaming state an effect with a high sense of expectation for shifting to a more advantageous gaming state. Therefore, since it is possible to execute the lighting effect that can increase the sense of expectation, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the resuscitation effect is performed and the jackpot is a big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game can be a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. For this reason, when the resuscitation effect is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is superior or inferior, and the player tends to be more nervous. Therefore, by being able to execute a resuscitation effect capable of increasing a sense of tension, it is possible to improve the gaming entertainment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a story reach in which no resuscitation effect is performed thereafter is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", compared to a battle reach in which a resuscitation effect is performed thereafter. Is likely to be In other words, battle reach is a reach production that is less likely to be a big hit than story reach. In such a case, the player tends to be discouraged due to the jackpot battle reach. However, the battle reach may be followed by a resuscitation effect that is not performed after the story reach. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the expectation for the resuscitation effect that is not performed after the story reach by the battle reach. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a support effect in a challenge effect. The support production is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility of performing a jackpot game because the result of the jackpot determination is "high hit" compared to "big hit" because the probability of execution is higher. Function as By performing such a support effect in a challenge effect, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation of the jackpot game. Therefore, since it is possible to execute a support effect with a high sense of expectation, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute the support effect in the resuscitation effect among the challenge effects, but does not execute the support effect in the lighting effect. That is, in the resuscitation effect, there is a high possibility that the support effect that indicates that the possibility of performing the jackpot game is higher than the lighting effect is performed. For this reason, when the resuscitation effect is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the support effect. In addition, a support effect that is not likely to be performed in the lighting effect can be an effect with a special feeling. Therefore, since it is possible to execute a support effect with a high special feeling, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lighting effect is performed, and in the case of a jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to a high-probability high-base gaming state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability high-base gaming state. Become. For this reason, in the lighting effect, even if a support effect with a high special feeling is not performed, there is a tendency that the possibility that the entertainment interest of the game is reduced is low. For this reason, even if the likelihood of a support effect with a high special feeling being performed in the lighting effect is lower than that of the resuscitation effect, the lighting effect has a high sense of expectation for the subsequent effect. .

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the resuscitation effect is performed and the jackpot is a big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game can be a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. For this reason, when the resuscitation effect is executed, the player tends to be more discouraged than when the lighting effect is executed. However, in the resuscitation effect, there is a high possibility that a support effect with a high sense of expectation or special feeling is executed than a lighting effect. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the lighting effect after performing the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a loss mode indicating that the jackpot game is not performed in the battle reach, It is sometimes executed before the temporary stop display is performed. Thus, the lighting effect can function as a rescue effect that can be executed after the losing mode is suggested, or as an interrupt effect that can be executed in the middle of the reach effect. Therefore, since the start timing is predicted and it is possible to execute a hard lighting effect, it is possible to give a surprise to the player by the lighting effect, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  In addition, after performing the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the losing mode in the battle reach, the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute either the lighting effect or the resuscitation effect. Before performing the stop display, the lighting effect may be executed, but the resuscitation effect is not executed. Thereby, at the timing after the temporary stop display, it is possible to make the player interested in which of the challenge effect of the lighting effect and the resuscitation effect is executed.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lighting effect is performed, and in the case of a jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to a high-probability high-base gaming state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability high-base gaming state. Become. Then, it is possible for the player to maintain a sense of expectation for a lighting effect that can be started at a plurality of timings over a long period of time.

  When the resuscitation effect is performed and the jackpot is a big hit, the game state after the big hit game may be a high probability high base game state or a low probability high base game state. For this reason, when the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed in a loss mode indicating that the jackpot game is not performed in the battle reach, the player has a strong sense of expectation for the lighting effect. It is possible to make it.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the lighting effect and the resuscitation effect have been specifically described as the challenge effects. However, it is also possible to adopt other contents as the content of the challenge production. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the character reach, the story reach, and the battle reach have been specifically described as examples of the reach effect. However, it is also possible to adopt other contents as the contents of the reach production. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, a support effect has been specifically described as an effect indicating that there is a high possibility of a jackpot in a resuscitation effect. However, it is also possible to adopt other content as a production suggesting that there is a high possibility of a jackpot in the challenge production.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that, in the lighting effect, which is one of the challenge effects, a special effect such as a support effect in a resuscitation effect indicating that the possibility of a big hit is high is not performed. However, even in the lighting effect, a support effect may be executed. When a support effect is also performed in a lighting effect, it is preferable that the support effect be more likely to be executed in a resuscitation effect than in a light effect. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the lighting effect has been described as an effect in which, if a big hit is made, the gaming state after the big hit game is a high-probability, high-base gaming state. However, the lighting effect may be, for example, an effect in which a predetermined gaming state is set as a gaming state after the jackpot game, in the case of a jackpot, and may be an effect in which a low-probability high base gaming state is set. It is good also as an effect which becomes a high probability low base game state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the timing of starting the lighting effect other than after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the predetermined reach effect in the loss mode is performed in the middle of the battle reach (the effect in the loss mode). (Before the temporary stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed). However, the lighting effect only needs to be started without the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the loss mode, and for example, the lighting effect is started before performing the battle reach itself. It is also possible. Specifically, for example, the lighting effect may be started at the end of N reach, or the lighting effect may be started immediately after the start of the normal fluctuation. These timings are also before the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the losing mode in the battle reach.

  In the basic embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not composed of three symbols. Alternatively, it may be configured with a design other than three, such as two. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Also, one common symbol may be provided in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  Further, in the basic 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.

  In the basic 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. It may be configured as follows.

  Further, in the basic 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). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates as in the case of performing, the configuration may be such that the control is performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is so-called "first type" or "digipachi", is shown as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine is a so-called “third-class” pachinko gaming machine called “rights” or a so-called “pachinko gaming machine having both the features of the“ first-class ”pachinko gaming machine and the features of the“ second-class ”pachinko gaming machine. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed". Further, a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called “ST machine” in which a winning probability is controlled to a high probability state during an ST (special time) may be used.

10. Inventions shown in the above embodiments The following embodiments (inventions A1 to A4, inventions B1 to B4, inventions C1 to C4) are shown in the above embodiments. In the following description of the invention, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is:
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising: an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in the predetermined reach performance (producing symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a halted manner), a challenge performance is performed to suggest whether or not to perform the special game. Sometimes
A plurality of things including a specific reach effect (battle reach) can be executed as the reach effect,
As the challenge effect, a first challenge effect (lighting effect) and a second challenge effect (resuscitation effect) can be executed,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in the specific reach production, one of the first challenge production and the second challenge production may be executed,
After indicating that the special game is not performed in a non-specific reach production (story reach, character reach) different from the specific reach production, the first challenge production may be performed, This is a gaming machine characterized by not performing the second challenge effect.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines can perform a jackpot game or the like that is advantageous to a player. In addition, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-5615 describes performing various reach effects that suggest whether or not to play a jackpot game. However, in a gaming machine capable of performing a reach effect as described above, there is room for improvement in order to further enhance the interest. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration, in response to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-5615, indicates whether or not to perform a special game after suggesting that a special game is not performed in a predetermined reach effect. May be executed, a plurality of things including a specific reach effect can be executed as a reach effect, and a first challenge effect and a second challenge effect can be executed as a challenge effect. After indicating that the special game is not performed in the specific reach production, either the first challenge production or the second challenge production may be performed, and the non-specific production different from the specific reach production may be performed. After the suggestion that the special game is not performed in the reach production, the first challenge production may be performed, but the second challenge production will not be performed. " As described above, the second challenge effect that is performed after the specific reach effect but is not executed after the non-specific reach effect can function as a special feeling among the challenge effects. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of gaming interest through the effect" by achieving the second challenge effect with a high special feeling (having an effect). Is possible.

Invention A2 is:
A gaming machine according to the above invention A1,
After the execution of the special game, there is a case where a first game state (high-probability high-base game state) and a second game state (low-probability high-base game state),
The first challenge effect is a game machine that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state is set after the special game.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the first challenge effect can be an effect with high expectation for the first game state. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the above invention A2,
The second challenge effect is an effect that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state and the second game state can be attained after the special game. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second challenge effect is executed, the gaming state after the special game can be either the first gaming state or the second gaming state. It is possible to increase the sense of tension while increasing interest in the game state. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the above inventions A1 to A3,
A gaming machine characterized in that the non-specific reach effect includes a reach effect (story reach) that is more likely to be a big hit than the specific reach effect.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the player may be discouraged by performing a specific reach effect. However, the specific reach production may be followed by a second challenge production that is not performed after the non-specific reach production. Therefore, the specific reach effect can give the player an expectation for the second challenge effect that is not performed after the non-specific reach effect. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

Invention B1 is:
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising: an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in the predetermined reach performance (producing symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped in a losing manner), a challenge performance that indicates whether to perform the special game is performed. Sometimes
As the challenge effect, a first challenge effect (lighting effect) and a second challenge effect (resuscitation effect) can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the challenge effect, a specific notice effect (support effect) indicating that the special game is highly likely to be performed may be performed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines can perform a jackpot game or the like that is advantageous to a player. In addition, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-5615 describes performing various reach effects that suggest whether or not to play a jackpot game. However, in a gaming machine capable of performing a reach effect as described above, there is room for improvement in order to further enhance the interest. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration, in response to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-5615, indicates whether or not to perform a special game after suggesting that a special game is not performed in a predetermined reach effect. May be executed, and as the challenge effect, the first challenge effect and the second challenge effect can be executed. In the challenge effect, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of performing a special game. A specific notice effect may be performed. " In this way, by executing the specific notice effect in the challenge effect, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the special game. Therefore, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of gaming interest through the effect" (because of the effect) by being able to execute a support effect with high expectation. is there.

Invention B2 is:
The gaming machine according to the above invention B1,
In the gaming machine, the effect execution means is more likely to execute the specific notice effect in the second challenge effect than in the first challenge effect.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second challenge effect, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific notice effect. It is possible to make the specific notice effect that is difficult to be performed in the first challenge effect into an effect with a special feeling. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B3 is:
A gaming machine according to the above invention B1 or invention B2,
After the execution of the special game, there is a case where a first game state (high-probability high-base game state) and a second game state (low-probability high-base game state),
The first challenge effect is a game machine that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state is set after the special game.

  In the configuration of this configuration, in the first challenge effect, even if the specific notice effect with a high expectation is not performed, the first game state can be expected, so the possibility that the gaming interest is reduced is low. It is in. For this reason, even if the likelihood of the specific notice effect having a high expectation being performed in the first challenge effect is lower than that of the second challenge effect, the first challenge effect has an expectation for the first game state. Is high, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

Invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to the above invention B3,
The second challenge effect is an effect that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state and the second game state can be attained after the special game. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of this configuration, when the second challenge effect is executed, the gaming state after the special game can be either the first gaming state or the second gaming state. It is possible to increase the sense of tension while increasing interest in the game state. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention C1 is:
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising: an effect execution unit (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
The effect executing means,
There may be a challenge effect that indicates whether to perform the special game,
As the challenge effect, a specific challenge effect (lighting effect) can be executed,
When the specific challenge effect is performed after suggesting that the special game is not performed in a predetermined reach effect (battle reach) (temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a losing manner) (battle lighting A game machine), and a game machine that executes the game before suggesting that the special game is not performed in the reach effect (ie, performing a battle lighting shift). is there.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines can perform a jackpot game or the like that is advantageous to a player. In addition, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-5615 describes performing various reach effects that suggest whether or not to play a jackpot game. However, in a gaming machine capable of performing a reach effect as described above, there is room for improvement in order to further enhance the interest. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration executes the "special challenge effect after indicating that the special game is not performed in the predetermined reach effect," with respect to the game machine described in JP-A-2019-5615. There is a time and a time to execute before suggesting that a special game is not performed in the reach production. " That is, since it is possible to execute a specific challenge effect in which it is difficult to predict the start timing, it is possible to surprise the player by the specific challenge effect. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem of "improvement of gaming interest through effects" (having an effect).

Invention C2 is:
A gaming machine according to the above invention C1,
The effect executing means,
As the challenge effect, a non-specific challenge effect (resuscitation effect) different from the specific challenge effect can be executed,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in the reach performance, either the specific challenge performance or the non-specific challenge performance may be performed, while the special game is performed in the reach performance. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific challenge effect may be executed before suggesting that it is not performed, but the non-specific challenge effect is not executed.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, after indicating that a special game is not performed in the reach production, the player determines whether a specific production or a non-specific production is performed. It is possible to interest. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention C3 is:
A gaming machine according to the above invention C2,
After the execution of the special game, there is a case where a first game state (high-probability high-base game state) and a second game state (low-probability high-base game state),
The specific challenge effect is a effect that indicates that, if the special game is executed, the first game state is set after the special game.

  In the configuration of this configuration, the first challenge effect that can be expected in the first game state can be started at various timings, so that the player's expectation can be maintained for a long time.

Invention C4 is:
A gaming machine according to the above invention C3,
The non-specific challenge effect is an effect that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state and the second game state can be attained after the special game. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of this configuration, when a non-specific challenge effect is executed, the game state after the special game can be either the first game state or the second game state. It is possible to increase the sense of tension while increasing interest in the game state. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

12 second starting port 14 first big winning opening 15 second big winning opening 50 image display device 50a display unit 101 game control microcomputer 121 effect control microcomputer PY1 pachinko game machine (game machine)
EZ1… Left production design EZ2… Medium production design EZ3… Right production design

Claims (4)

Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
And a performance performing means capable of performing a predetermined performance, comprising:
The effect executing means,
After suggesting that the special game is not performed in a predetermined reach performance, a challenge performance may be performed that suggests whether or not to perform the special game,
As the challenge effect, a first challenge effect and a second challenge effect can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the challenge effect, a specific notice effect that indicates that the special game is highly likely to be performed may be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein the effect execution means is more likely to execute the specific notice effect in the second challenge effect than in the first challenge effect. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
After the execution of the special game, there is a time when it enters a first game state and a time when it enters a second game state,
The gaming machine, wherein the first challenge effect is an effect indicating that the first game state is set after the special game if the special game is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The second challenge effect is an effect that indicates that if the special game is executed, the first game state and the second game state can be attained after the special game. Gaming machine to do.