JP2020092888A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which contributes to improvement of game amusement by using operation means operable by a playing customer.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 comprises a normal button 40 which allows for operation input by a playing customer. A button member 400 of the normal button 40 can be at a normal position relating to a normal non-operation state and a specific position relating to a specific non-operation state. In other words, the normal button 40 can be at two different positions in a non-operation state. A normal button motor 40m is provided which is capable of moving the button member 400 of the normal button 40 between the normal position and the specific position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are provided with an operation unit that can be operated by a player, and the operation unit is used to improve the interest. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, when the jackpot is won, when the notification of urging the operation of the operating unit is performed, the operation of the operating unit is performed a predetermined number of times, and when the jackpot is performed, an effect corresponding to the jackpot is executed. However, when the operation of the operation unit is less than the predetermined number of times, the effect corresponding to the big hit is executed after the execution of the lost effect.

JP, 2008-228798, A

By the way, there is room for improvement in operating means such as buttons that can be operated by the player in order to enhance the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an increase in amusement of a game through operating means that can be operated by a player.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
An operation means that allows operation input by the player,
A position moving means capable of moving the position of the operating means when the operation input is not performed, between the first position and the second position, and a game characterized by the above-mentioned. It is a machine.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in the enjoyment of the game through the operation means that the player can operate.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing a second big winning device and the like in detail. It is a front view of indicators. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) shows the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to public figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (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, (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation of 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 holding effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect which concerns on a special button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect which concerns on a normal button. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a 1 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is sectional drawing of the normal button of a normal non-operation state. It is sectional drawing of the normal button of a normal operation state. It is sectional drawing of the normal button of a specific non-operation state. It is sectional drawing of the normal button of a specific operation state. It is the explanation drawing which shows the production flow of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a battle reach. It is an explanatory view of a normal button effect which is one pattern of the winning button effect. It is an explanatory view of a specific normal button effect, which is a winning button effect having a different pattern from the normal button effect. It is a figure which shows the pattern of a winning button production, and a jackpot expectation degree. It is a winning button effect selection table.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings referred to, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and in principle, duplicate description of the same parts will be omitted. Note that in this specification, for simplification of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is described, and the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described below, the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which the processing content does not conflict.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a gaming board mounting frame 2A to which a gaming board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin plate can be used. It suffices that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to shoot a game ball is provided on the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the launching device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. Has been. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing strength according to the rotating operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely projects toward the front is provided at the center of the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, the upper plate 34 for storing the game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided in the right decoration 32 that is formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. .. Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, select buttons 42 (a group of buttons that can be operated in up, down, left, and right directions) are provided beside the normal buttons 40.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting a sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion 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. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame moving device 58 as a production device for the purpose of enhancing amusement of the game is attached above the left and right edges of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

The positions and the numbers 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 composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It should be noted that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 by using a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that guides appropriately to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as ball entrances, and the big winning openings such as the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are called special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage area.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 that decorates the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide the game ball to the first starting port 11 described later and a warp that can guide the game ball to the stage.

In addition, in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting or disallowing entry into the second starting opening 12 A starting winning device (so-called "Den Chu") 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting opening 11 of the game ball is a lottery for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special figure 1 is a trigger. Further, when the game balls win the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The power tube 12D includes an operable power tube opening/closing member 12k. The power tube opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting opening 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "opening state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chewing 12D, and the gaming ball to the second starting opening 12 only when it is in the open state. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric Chu opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric Chu 12D. In addition, the opening of the second starting opening 12 or the electric Chu 12D is also referred to as "the electric Chu 12D is opened", and the opening of the electric Chu 12D is "the electric Chu 12D is closed". Also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 2") (acquisition and determination of special map 2 related random number described below: hereinafter, "special map 2 lottery") That is) and the special display 2 is changed. Further, when the game balls enter the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guide stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting opening 12.

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

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the gaming ball through the gate 13 is a trigger for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as "general symbols lottery") and variable display of regular symbols. Is becoming The electric game 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric Chu 12D.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter. 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. Normally, the first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state of closing the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14. Thus, only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14. When the game balls enter the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

In the downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are distributed to the specific region 16 or the non-specific region 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made 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 the first state (passage blocking state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 16. 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 it. 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. , Passes 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 called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is distributed in the second state (passing permitted state: front view of FIG. 3B) that allows passage (entry) of the specific area 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 immediately above it, and the state immediately above the specific region 16 is open). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the 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 region 16 is called a second route.

In addition, basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. The operating 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 which detect a game ball that has passed (entered) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

It should be noted that it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D within a range that does not hinder the game. Further, it is possible to provide two big winning devices such as the first big winning device 14D without a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the playability.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An outlet 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side of the center in the left-right direction. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by left-handing is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by right-handing. A possible flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim the winning 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, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14 Or, it is possible to aim for winning in the second big winning opening 15.

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

Further, a display device 8 is arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display device 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the general figure are variably displayed. A universal figure display 82 is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved display device 83a for displaying a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 displayed by the special device 1 display device 81a) to be described later on the display device 8, Further, a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: number of variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b) which will 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 into the first starting opening 11. In addition, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure hold indicator 83.

The variable display of the special map informs the result of the special drawing. In the special display variable display, the special display is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from plural kinds of special figures by special figure lottery. When the stop special map is a predetermined specific special map (a special stop of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot pattern), 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 played.

The special figure display device 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 depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of kinds of big hits to be described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays “□□■■□□■■” (□: illuminated, ■ : OFF), the jackpot pattern constituted by lighting the 1, 2, 5, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 is a loss design including only the LED on the rightmost side, such as "■■■■■■■□". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. Note that the variable display mode of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (ball entry) of a game ball into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing special drawing lottery, etc. May be acquired. The various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering) a game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning a game ball into the second starting opening 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as “special figure 2 relation random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 holds) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special map is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, specifically, the variable display of the special drawing is being executed. If a prize is won during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special map (or the right of the special map lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the use of the special figure hold means that a special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

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

Further, the variable display of the universal figure informs the result of the universal figure lottery. In the variable display of the public figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, a public map that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one public map selected from a plurality of types of public maps by the general drawing lottery. When the public display that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific public graphic (a public graphic of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 12 (electrical chew 12D) is performed. ..

The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general figure corresponding to the result of the general figure lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit) by lighting both LEDs. Further, if the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■□”, is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing is not limited, and can be set appropriately.

Also, before the public figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variable display mode of the ordinary drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display in the public view is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not in the stop display (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be flashed all at once and may be set appropriately. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing the universal drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the universal figure holding storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of public figure reservations (number of public figure reservations) that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “universal figure-related random number”. In addition, in the present embodiment, a general-drawing-holding indicator for displaying the number of holdings of the universal-drawing is not provided, but a holding-for-universal figure indicator may be added to the display device 8. As the general-drawing reservation display, for example, a display having the same configuration as the special-drawing reservation display 83 can be adopted.

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The rendering unit 1U is a unit of a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering. The rendering unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 55, and a second board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 is another display device such as a device including a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (electro luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be.

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 section 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k is moved downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k is moved up (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the descended on-board movable body 55k or the elevated under-board movable body 56k, which makes the image display device 50 difficult to visually recognize.

The positions 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. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) The production control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 for performing control related to production such as game production) and customer waiting production, and the payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls, etc., of the game board 1. It is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls a game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a voice control circuit 161, which will be described later, as a production control unit (sub control unit) that controls production. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120, and uses various production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It suffices if the performance can be controlled.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 also 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 also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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 cut off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided in 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 in 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 programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing and main-side timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. In the game ROM 103, 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 universal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table and the like are stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 105 and the general figure reservation storage unit 106 described above.

Further, the main control board 100 causes the game CPU 102 to clear the information stored in the game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is installed for this purpose.

Further, 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 also outputs signals to various actuators.

The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning opening sensor 14a, and a second big opening. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the 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 10a 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 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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.

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

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 with the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 sends various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information of a prepaid card or the like inserted) 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 launching 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 a prize ball or the like. , Paying out balls. The game balls to be paid out 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.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting 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 with a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launch device 72 drives the launch solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds when the rotation operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 are connected by a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as a communication direction restricting means.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect along with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. A production CPU 122 that executes the executed program is included.

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

Further, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with electric power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is provided. It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered 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 (button battery or the like) can be adopted.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to display an image on the basis of the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. Note that the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by sending a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and by sending a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the programs stored in the image ROM 142. .. The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 that stores data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. Is equipped with. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured with one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (Including) and image data such as background image) are stored.

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

The display list is composed of a command group for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

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

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

Further, the sub-control board 120 is connected with various switches as an input unit, various actuators as a drive source, and various lamps 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 also outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls 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, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board 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. 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. A normal button motor 40m is connected to the sub control board 120 of this embodiment. The normal button motor 40m is an actuator that can adjust the position of the normal button 40 in the non-operation state. The normal button motor 40m will be described in detail later. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

The CPU may be mounted with the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control 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. Main Game Played by Gaming Machine Next, a main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. Note that the tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explaining this item, and different tables are shown in the description of the “characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of the "characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show another table, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the table shown in this item can be changed to the configuration in which another table is shown in the description of the "characteristic section".

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a general drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays the general figure in a variable manner (variable display and then stop display). Here, the universal display stopped and displayed includes a winning design and a lost design. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the loss general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, passing of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure starting condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general figure-related random number when the general figure starting condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game). The universal figure-related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. The random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time saving state (time saving hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a hit determination of whether it is a hit or a loss by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the universal figure variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the universal 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 map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability per winning can be changed appropriately. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern according to a universal figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The universal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items regarding variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

The universal figure variation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( There is a time-saving universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table). The universal pattern variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

In each public figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one public figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the public figure fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the normal figure fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when stopping and displaying the general figure of the loss (missing general figure), the universal figure fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and is determined to be the regular figure fluctuation pattern. For the variable display of the universal figure when the display is stopped, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the universal figure when the lost universal figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be the universal figure variation pattern such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the common pattern when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is 5 seconds, for example. The universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure change time corresponding to the universal figure fluctuation pattern determined in this determination. Further, these universal figure fluctuation times can be changed appropriately. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general pattern variation pattern determination, the general pattern display 82 displays the general pattern variably.

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

The elements that make up the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted 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 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different 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 Chu 12D is opened for the first opening time (a time (eg, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". Also, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time (the time during which it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)) which is longer than the first opening time. Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game". The auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state may have the same opening time of the electric chew 12D.

3-2. Game relating to special figure Next, a game relating to 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 opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 indicator 81a displays the variable of the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, in the special figure 1 which is stopped and displayed, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery includes a big hit 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 is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the special map 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is carried out, the special figure 2 display 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, in the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed, there are a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. In other words, the special drawing 2 lottery result has a big hit 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 is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the 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, regarding the lost design of the special design, it is also referred to as a “missed special design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design.

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

3-2-1. Big hit determination The big hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out a big hit game) according to a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, specifically, with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

In each jackpot determination table, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss are assigned the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random determination values determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. The winning probability of the jackpot can be changed appropriately.

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

The jackpot symbol type determination table is a type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special symbol 1/special symbol 2), in other words, the jackpot symbol type determination is caused (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated). It is associated with the type of the opened starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of toku figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type which is the result of jackpot symbol type determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value (bonus symbol type random number value) is distributed There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the obtained jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpot symbol type random number values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol types can be changed as appropriate. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special symbol 2. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol C 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, with the special drawing 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 12, the jackpot symbol type is shaken. It is possible to have different fractions.

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

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

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

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) of special symbols as shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining the (figure variation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is either a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern includes identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be appropriately changed. Further, as the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed as the determination target (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the starting mouth of the winning combination caused by the special figure variation pattern determination. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a variable display of 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 special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

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

Moreover, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. Similarly, the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold pattern (U1) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach-less loss. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-less loss and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4 Special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation pattern with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to a big hit is called "big hit fluctuation". And, in the jackpot fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach which is a kind of reach is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L jackpot fluctuation". That is, the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach is called “N jackpot variation”. On the other hand, the special pattern variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the reach with loss is called "SP loss variation", and among the reach with loss, L-reach, which is a type of reach The special figure variation pattern that is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation". In other words, the special figure variation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss variation". There are three types of fluctuations in the normal deviation, which are different in fluctuation time (normal A deviation, normal B deviation, and normal C deviation). In addition, the SP big hit and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as the SP variation.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern related to the big hit that the special figure variation production ends immediately after the reach is called “reach immediate big hit variation”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern related to a loss in which the special figure variation effect ends immediately after the reach is called “immediate loss variation”.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure relation random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning at the starting opening). Pre-reading determination, for example, the determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination of which jackpot symbol type is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special The figure variation pattern random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination to determine which special figure variation pattern. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning. That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and the pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of the starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

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

That is, as the prefetch determination table, the first prefetch determination table used in the non-time saving state, the first prefetch determination table used in the time saving state, and the second prefetch determination table used in the non-time saving state And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. The look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed appropriately.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game is a multiple round game involving opening and closing of the jackpot (the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

The elements that constitute such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) in each round game are opened, The type and opening time of each special winning opening to be opened, the closing time until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time) are included. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot gaming components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is performed. Then, in the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls determined in advance is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. However, the round game is ended.

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. 10B), and the jackpot game B is the jackpot symbol of the winning jackpot symbol type. The jackpot game C is executed in the case of being B, and the jackpot game C can be configured to be executed in the case where the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

Further, the number and time of each jackpot game component can be appropriately changed. Moreover, it is possible to play the jackpot game using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15, or using only one of them. When only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is played, or when only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is played, the big winning opening not used is not provided. May be Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be plural types or one type.

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing 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. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to let the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, the combination of the constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (constant opening/closing mode of the specific region 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of making the vehicle enter 16.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the allocating member 16k are operated in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”). The jackpot to be done is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the specific area 16 of the game ball to pass. Is called "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 game state", a "low probability high base game state", a "high probability low base game state", a "high probability high base game state" and a "high probability high base game state". It is possible to set one of the gaming states of the “big hit gaming state”. In addition, "low probability low base game state""low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state""low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state""highprobability" The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high-probability high base state", respectively. As a state that constitutes the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "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 saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and a game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state. 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 power tube 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined such that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more often than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the universal figure variation time (5 seconds) shorter than the universal figure variation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times of execution of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

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

As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than that in the non-time saving state, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 12 easily. That is, the time saving state is a ball entry support state in which entry by the electric power tube 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, when the base is high and in a short working time, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned by the player. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is first turned on, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the 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 times of jackpot determination without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

In the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is more likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. That is, the game according to the universal figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, some of these points may be advantageous to the player. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be such that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure changing time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This game state is also called a "normal game state". In addition, in the "big hit game state", the special figure lottery (hit judgment related to the common figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed, so the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. It As for the game state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned game states or only a part thereof. Further, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth game state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main Effects by Gaming Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be described. The effect mode is a category of effect (or a superordinate conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

Customer waiting production mode, special figure variation production is 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 special figure variation effect and is in a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(A-1), a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a setting screen G101 for making settings relating to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect 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 variation effect is being performed in the "low-probability low base game state" or the "high-probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is 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 landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image for normal evening G103) showing a mountain view in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in −3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) showing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 1 It can be switched under the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal pre-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal post-stage production mode, the type of reach is selected. A corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "high-probability-high base game state", and is an effect mode that indicates a high-probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probability variation effect mode, there are a probability variation pre-stage production mode before the reach is established and a probability variation post-stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the probability variation former stage effect mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability variation latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-5), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time saving effect mode, there are a time saving front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time saving latter stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The big hit production mode is a production mode that can be set when the big hit game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is a production mode indicating that the big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot production 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 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand prompt The 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 showing the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out are suggested. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the special display variable display is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts changing the special figure, and changes the special figure and the special lottery result (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern determination result), the special figure variation effect is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is superposed on the predetermined background image on the display unit 50a. In the variable display of the effect design, the effect is stopped after the effect design changes. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are performed, the fluctuation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design.

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

4-2-1. On the display unit 50a of the effect symbol display area image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 17A, a left effect is provided on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a, which is divided substantially horizontally into three. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure variation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol region 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In FIG. 17(A), 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. The middle effect design area 50b2, the right effect design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Further, the range of each area can be changed appropriately.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect that suggests 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. 17(A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable display of the special symbol is on standby, from FIG. 17(B). As shown in (1), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17(C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17(D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called unbalanced pattern) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N-miss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-2, the left effect design EZ1 And the right effect design EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and 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 the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. N reach is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result may have been a “big hit”, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect design EZ2 is gradually increased. Slow down to. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the production is performed in a stop mode (so-called unevenness) that suggests the loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit variation”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), it is stopped in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The effect contents of N reach are not limited to the slowdown of the middle effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Further, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting a loss, the variability when the reach is not established is called "non-reach variability", and the variability when the reach is established is called "reach variability". .. How to make the combination of the respective effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach-bare stitches (for example, "2.3.1" or "5.8.6"), and each of the reach-barrel stitches The effect control microcomputer 121 selects how to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). In addition, how to make a combination of each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that constitutes a stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a big hit (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 that suggests that the possibility that the jackpot determination result was "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP-reach-specific effect (for example, battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-1. In 50a, an effect that suggests a big hit (for example, a display in which the hero character (friend character) has won the battle and is standing) is performed, and a stop mode in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit (so-called). Stops with a doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 19(C-2), an effect suggesting the loss (for example, when the enemy character is in a battle) The winning design is displayed), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called ghost) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. The effect contents of SP reach can be appropriately changed or added.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a mode showing a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the N-reach execution probability is set to 10% when the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and 100% when the jackpot determination result is “bonus”, and the SP reach execution probability is set to the jackpot determination. If the result of “is lost” is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is “big hit”, it is 100%, and the SP reach reach jackpot expectation is set higher than the N reach reach jackpot expectation. 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 result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If the jackpot determination result is 20%, the SP reach B execution probability is 2% if the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and if the jackpot determination result is “jackpot”, then it is 30%. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “big hit” is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach, so that the player can expect a big hit. Function as. The execution time of the reach effect of L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The contents of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of SP reach is developed after the reach effect of L reach.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas, as shown in FIG. The hold 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 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. The hold icon HA is displayed in the 2 display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas forming the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one. Further, it is possible to provide the hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both of them.

4-3-1. Hold effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold effect in response to the game ball winning the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12. The hold effect can inform the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is “0”, the special figure changing effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls enter the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation 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. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the number of reserved special figure 1 is "1".

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result or the result of the special figure variation 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 that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21(A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are activated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are moved. 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, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable production is an example of development production. The movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform the movable object effect as a so-called gaff effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, it is shown in FIG. In this way, an effect (operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 is an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, pressing operation) (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. Image (operation valid period remaining time image G33) that represents The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-board movable device 55 is actuated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap with the display unit 50a (that is, from the original position to the operating position), and the jackpot expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, FIG. 23 shows an operation promotion effect related to the normal button 40. The operation promotion effect for the normal button 40 is basically the same as the operation promotion effect for the special button 41. However, in the operation promotion effect related to the normal button 40, the operation promotion image displayed on the display unit 50a is different from the operation promotion image G3 displayed in the operation promotion effect related to the special button 41. Specifically, for example, in the operation promotion effect according to one aspect of the normal button 40, an operation promotion image G40 different from the operation promotion image G3 is displayed. The operation promotion image G40 is an image simulating the normal button 40 (normal button image G41), an image showing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation) (pressing operation image G42), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. And an image (operation valid period remaining time image G43) representing the above. Further, as described later, in the operation promotion effect related to the normal button 40, an operation promotion image different from the operation promotion image G40 may be displayed.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the hold icon HA normally displayed as “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is “miss”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gaze effect. Note that the prefetch effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, it is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to appropriately change or add.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, buffer 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. 24 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are incremented by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter for each random number may be a value other than "0", or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, main timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, various kinds of normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) 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 interrupt enable (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output processing (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each processing described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the sensor detection process (S104), then the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106). To do. The sensor detection processing, normal operation processing, and special operation processing will be described later.

Subsequent to 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 performing a special game using the second big winning device 15D. However, the distribution device 16D may be always 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 the power is turned off, updating of the timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball into each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the 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 processing until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 24), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101, in the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005). Etc. are output.

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

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

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

In the second starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol 2 related random number including a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, "4"), and the obtained special figure 2 relational random number is the first The areas are stored in order. When the special figure 2 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relational random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetching determination table (see FIG. 13 ). In addition, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 reservation number command and the second prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (special figure 2 reservation number). A second start opening sensor command including a second start winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the special symbol 1 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the obtained special figure 1 relation random number is the first The areas are stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1-related random number and the first prefetching determination table (see FIG. 13 ). Further, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the first look-ahead determination A command for a first starting opening sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during the standby period when the variable display of the universal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, the universal figure variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the universal figure variation pattern. Then, a universal figure fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start variable display of the universal figure based on the universal figure variation time associated with the determined universal figure variation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a general symbol. In the normal symbol variation process, a stop display of the universal figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the passage of the universal figure variation time from the start of the variable display of the universal figure being executed. Then, a universal figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the universal figure is generated.

The normal symbol fixing process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop display of the running public figure starts, and the predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses. Determine if 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 the 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. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-3. Special action processing]
In the special operation processing (S106), special symbol standby processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol determination processing, jackpot game control processing, game state setting processing 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 waiting process]
The special symbol waiting process is not a jackpot gaming state, but is a process that is performed during waiting when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 pending storage unit is performed. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 pending random number stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relational random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state , Jackpot, or a big hit is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination that determines the jackpot symbol type is performed by using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relational random number and the bonus figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. It should be noted that it is possible to provide a plurality of types of loss and determine the type of the lost symbol if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current game state. The special pattern 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b (special figure 2 pending number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 2, the information about the result of the big hit determination, the information about the result of the big hit symbol type determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. It also includes information such as the special map change time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 2 change pattern.

The special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relational random number of the first area is specially selected. It is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the special figure 2 pending number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a, and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state , Jackpot, or a big hit is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination that determines the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1-related random number and the bonus symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. It should be noted that it is possible to provide a plurality of types of loss and determine the type of the lost symbol if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current game state. The special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is judged using the fluctuation pattern judgment table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a (special figure 1 pending number). Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 1, the information about the result of the jackpot determination, the information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, and the variation pattern of the toku figure 1 It also includes information such as the special map change time. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a starts the variable display of the special figure 1 on the basis of the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing is 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 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 related random numbers in the first area are specified. It is cleared from the holding storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1-related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the special figure 1 pending number after the processing is generated.

In addition, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination processing is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are concurrently performed. It is not supposed to be done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol fluctuation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, in response to the passage of the special symbol variation time, the special symbol display device 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol and stops the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, the jackpot pattern indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a lose, the lose symbol showing the lose is stopped and displayed. Then, the special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation processing]
The special symbol fixing process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game state is entered. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, the high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. In addition, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is ended, the non-time saving state is set. Then, the time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. In addition, if the special figure that is currently stopped and displayed is a missing symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 waits for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate a command.

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

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The gaming state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot gaming 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 special maps in which the high-probability state can be continued without winning the 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 when the jackpot gaming state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, the time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be appropriately added or changed.

6. Effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 below 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 in the sub control board 120 reads the program for the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 26 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing according to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the effect CPU 122, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

Next, interruption is 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. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination with respect to various effects can be, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the 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. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 displays the image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Note that the sub-control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output a sound via the sound control circuit 161 together with various effects performed by the image control board 140 (performs various sound effects by sound), and lamp control. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are performed), the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects caused by operation are performed). To execute). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, prefetch effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each 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. 27, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on a detection signal of an operation on an operation unit operable by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a. To do. In the light emission data output process, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like are caused to emit light based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process to be described later, or the like at a timing that matches the effect by the image. Therefore, 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 in accordance with the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that causes the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 to operate at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like are operated in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. When the normal button motor 40m is caused to operate at a predetermined timing, drive data is output in the movable device control process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 adjusts the push stroke of the normal button 40, which will be described later, in a predetermined manner by the normal button motor 40m according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 28, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204), switch state. The acquisition process (S4205) and the switch process (S4206) are sequentially performed.

In the received command analysis processing, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt processing (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command setting, etc.) is performed. I do. In the effect timer update processing, a timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer updating process, the start timing and the end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the switch state acquisition process (S4205), the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. The following switch processing (S4206) is performed based on the switch data stored in the RAM 94.

[4. Switch processing]
In the switch process (S4206), as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the special button detection switch 41a is ON (S4301). More specifically, it is determined whether or not the switch data stored in the RAM 94 in the switch state acquisition processing (S4205) described above includes switch data based on the detection signal of the special button detection switch 41a. If the special button detection switch 41a is ON (YES in S4301), it is then determined whether or not it is within the operation valid period of the special button 41 related to the operation effect (S4302). Then, if it is within the operation valid period of the special button 41 (YES in S4302), predetermined drive data corresponding to the operation is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4303), and the process proceeds to step S4304. The drive data set here is, for example, drive data for operating the on-board movable device 55. On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S4301 or S4302, the process advances to step S4304.

In step S4304, it is determined whether the normal button detection switch 40a is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the switch data stored in the RAM 94 in the switch state acquisition processing (S4205) described above includes switch data based on the detection signal of the normal button detection switch 40a. If the normal button detection switch 40a is ON (YES in S4304), it is then determined whether or not it is within the operation valid period of the normal button 40 related to the search effect (S4305). Then, if it is within the operation valid period of the normal button 40 (YES in S4305), the predetermined drive data corresponding to the operation is set in the predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4306), and the present processing ends. The drive data set here is, for example, drive data for operating the on-board movable device 55. On the other hand, if it is determined to be NO in step S4304 or S4305, this processing ends.

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 production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is received, it performs the variation start command reception processing based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , A special pattern variation production effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation production start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is an SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), a sub variation pattern for performing SP reach is selected and variation production start corresponding to the sub variation pattern is selected. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), switch process (S4206), etc. is executed, and thereby selected. The special figure variation effect corresponding to the sub variation pattern is realized. Note that the flow of processing relating to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a big hit game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect associated with the change.

7. Characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. In addition, one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a normal button 40 that can be used for operation effects.

Therefore, the normal button 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33. 30 to 33 show sectional views of the normal button 40. The normal button 40 can be in a non-operating state when the player does not perform a pushing operation and an operating state when a pushing operation is performed. Further, the normal button 40 of the present embodiment can be in a normal state and a specific state in which the protrusion amount can be made larger than that in the normal state. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the basic state of the normal button 40 is the normal state. That is, the state of the normal button 40 other than when the player is not playing the game or when a predetermined effect is being performed during the game is the normal state.

FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the normal button 40 in the normal state and the non-operating state (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal non-operating state). As shown in FIG. 30, the normal button 40 is attached to the button member 400 that can be moved by the player's operation, the frame fixing portion 410 that is a member fixed to the gaming machine frame 2 side, and the button member 400. A spring 420 capable of applying a force is provided. The spring 420 is a compression coil spring that can generate an urging force in a direction in which the button member 400 and the frame fixing portion 410 are separated from each other. Further, the normal button 40 of the present embodiment is provided with a normal button motor 40m. The normal button motor 40m is an actuator that can switch the normal button 40 between a normal state and a specific state.

The button member 400 is a member having a cylindrical outer shape as a whole. The upper part of the button member 400 protrudes above the upper surface 491 of the upper surface member 490 through the inside of the opening 492 formed in the upper surface member 490 that constitutes the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. The upper surface 401 of the button member 400 is an operation surface that can be touched by the player.

The button member 400 has a recess 403 formed on a lower surface 402 facing the upper surface 401. The concave portion 403 of the button member 400 is fitted into the convex portion 411 of the frame fixing portion 410 which is a fixing member on the gaming machine frame 2 side. Therefore, the button member 400 is vertically movable along the side surface of the convex portion 411 of the frame fixing portion 410. On the bottom surface 404 of the recess 403 of the button member 400, a spring recess 405 that accommodates one end side of the spring 420 is formed. In the spring recess 405, the button member 400 receives the upward biasing force of the spring 420. In addition, the button member 400 is formed with a rod accommodating portion 450 that opens to the bottom surface of the spring recess 405. A protruding portion 451 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the button member 400 is formed at the opening of the rod housing portion 450.

The side surface 407 of the button member 400 is provided with a detected portion 408 that projects more radially than the side surface 407. The detected portion 408 is a portion that can be detected by the normal button detection switch 40a. Specifically, the normal button detection switch 40a of the present embodiment is a photomicrosensor, and the detected portion 408 is arranged so as to be able to block the optical axis when the button member 400 is in an operated state or a non-operated state. It is provided. In the present embodiment, the detected part 408 is provided at a position that blocks the optical axis of the normal button detection switch 40a in the operating state. That is, in FIG. 30, which is in the non-operation state, the detected part 408 is in a state where it is not detected by the normal button detection switch 40a.

As described above, one end of the spring 420 is housed in the spring recess 405 of the button member 400. The other end of the spring recess 405 is housed inside a recess 413 formed on the upper surface 412 of the protrusion 411 of the frame fixing portion 410, which is a fixing member on the gaming machine frame 2 side. As a result, the spring 420 is held between the button member 400 and the frame fixing portion 410.

A motor housing portion 415 for housing the normal button motor 40m is formed below the recess 413 of the frame fixing portion 410. A through hole 416 connected to the motor housing 415 is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 413, and the rod 460 of the normal button motor 40m passes through the inside of the through hole 416 and projects to the upper side thereof. The normal button motor 40m is an electric actuator that moves the rod 460 in the up-down direction and can take a protruding state in which the rod 460 protrudes and a retracted state in which the rod 460 is retracted rather than the protruding state. In the normal state shown in FIG. 30, the normal button motor 40m is in the retracted state. Further, the tip 461 of the rod 460 is located inside the rod accommodating portion 450 of the button member 400. The tip 461 of the rod 460 has a larger diameter than the other parts of the rod 460. Further, the tip 461 of the rod 460 is thicker than the gap (width in the left-right direction in FIG. 30) of the protrusion 451 of the button member 400.

In the normal non-operation state, the button member 400 biased upward by the spring 420 has its position determined by the upper surface of the protruding portion 451 contacting the lower surface of the tip 461 of the rod 460. Further, FIG. 30 shows a protrusion height X1 which is a difference between the upper surface 401 of the button member 400 and the upper surface 491 of the upper surface member 490. The protrusion height X1 is the protrusion height (projection amount) of the button member 400 in the normal non-operation state. The position of the button member 400 having the protrusion height X1 may be hereinafter referred to as a normal position.

FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the normal button 40 in the normal state and the operating state (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal operating state). That is, in the normal button 40 of FIG. 31, the button member 400 is pressed down by the player from the state of FIG. In the normal operation state, the detected portion 408 of the button member 400 blocks the optical axis of the normal button detection switch 40a. This makes it possible to detect the operation state in which the button member 400 has been pressed down (operation input by the player).

Further, FIG. 31 shows a protrusion height Y which is a difference between the upper surface 401 of the button member 400 and the upper surface 491 of the upper surface member 490. The protrusion height Y is the protrusion height of the button member 400 in the normal operation state. The protrusion height Y is lower than the protrusion height X1 at the normal position. The position of the button member 400 having the protrusion height Y may be hereinafter referred to as an operation position.

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the normal button 40 in a specific state and a non-operating state (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific non-operating state). In the specific state, the normal button motor 40m is in the protruding state. Then, in the specific non-operation state, the button member 400 urged upward by the spring 420 is fixed in position by the protrusion 451 of the button member 400 coming into contact with the tip 461 of the rod 460. However, since the normal button motor 40m is in the protruding state, the button member 400 is in a state of protruding more than in the normal non-operating state. That is, the protrusion height X2 in the specific non-operation state shown in FIG. 32 is higher than the protrusion height X1 in the normal non-operation state. The position of the button member 400 having the protrusion height X2 may be hereinafter referred to as a specific position.

FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view of the normal button 40 in the specific state and the operating state (hereinafter, also referred to as the specific operating state). That is, in the normal button 40 of FIG. 33, the button member 400 is pressed down by the player from the state of FIG. In the specific operation state, the detected part 408 of the button member 400 blocks the optical axis of the normal button detection switch 40a. This makes it possible to detect the operation state in which the button member 400 has been pressed down (operation input by the player).

Even in the specific operation state, the protrusion height of the button member 400 is the same as the protrusion height Y in the normal operation state (see FIG. 31). That is, even in the specific operation state, the position of the button member 400 is the operation position.

As described above, the normal button 40 of the present embodiment can take two different positions when the player does not input an operation. Specifically, in the specific non-operating state, the protruding height of the button member 400 can be made higher (the protruding amount is larger) than in the normal non-operating state. That is, the normal button 40 has many variations in the non-operated state, and it is possible to provide a new interest when the player inputs an operation. Further, in the specific non-operation state, since the button member 400 projects more than in the normal non-operation state, it is possible to provide an operation input with a special feeling.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 39, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. First, a main effect that the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute in the special figure variation effect will be described.

A. Normal variation This is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special maps. Since the special figure variation effect is performed first, it functions as an effect that suggests that the special figure variation effect has started.

B. After the "normal fluctuation" reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since it may develop to reach productions such as “character reach” and “match reach” after that, it also functions as an production that suggests that the reach production may be performed.

C. N reach This is a performance that may be performed after the "reach" is established. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played.

D. Character reach This is an effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is an reach effect that is performed according to the type of player. Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. In addition, the jackpot game is easier to play when the character reach is developed after the "N reach" than when the game ends with "N reach", and thus the jackpot game can be played more than the "N reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that it is highly effective.

E. Development effect This is an effect that may be performed after “N reach”, and is a precursor effect that shows the state before the battle of the character is performed. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "battle reach" is performed after that, it also functions as an effect that suggests that "battle reach" is performed.

F. Battle reach This is a production that may be performed after the "development production", and is a reach production that shows how the character battles. Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Further, since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the game is developed into the “battle reach” after the “N reach” than the case where the “character reach” is developed after the “N reach”, the “battle reach” is “ It also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "character reach."

G. Winning button effect This is an effect performed in "Battle Reach", and is an effect that suggests whether or not the teammate character wins. Since it is suggested that the jackpot game is played or lost, it functions as an effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot game is played.

Next, the production flow of the main special figure variation production will be described. In the special figure variation effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a, and uses the speaker 52 and the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 or the panel lamp 54 in accordance with the effect image display. It is possible to execute the sound production that was performed.

Special map 1 In the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is “SP jackpot fluctuation” and “SP loss fluctuation”, as shown in FIG. 34(A), “normal fluctuation”→“reach”→“N reach”→“development” A production flow composed of "production" → "battle reach" is executed. In "Development production", "Movable body production" may be performed, and in "Battle reach", "Winning button production" may be performed.

In the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is “L jackpot variation” and “L loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 34B, “normal variation”→“reach”→“N reach”→“character” A production flow composed of "reach" is executed. "Battle reach" is not performed in this special map variation production.

In the special figure change effect in which the special figure 1 change pattern is “N jackpot change” and “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 34C, it is composed of “normal change”→“reach”→“N reach”. The production flow is executed. In this special figure variation effect, "character reach" and "battle reach" are not performed.

Next, battle reach will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the flow of battle reach. In battle reach which is SP reach, as shown in FIG. 35(A), a background image G113 for SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the battle performed by the teammate character and the enemy character is displayed on the SP reach background image G113.

Then, when the battle is about to end, a "win/win button effect" is performed. In the winning button effect, as shown in FIGS. 35(B-1) and 35(B-2), an image that prompts the user to operate either the normal button 40 or the special button 41, which is the operating means, may be displayed. Specifically, for example, in the case of a winning button effect related to the normal button 40, the operation promotion image G40 shown in FIG. 35(B-1) is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a win button effect related to the special button 41, the operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 35(B-2) is displayed. In addition, in the hit button effect, the winning or losing of the battle is determined in response to the operation of the operating means or the elapse of a predetermined operation valid period (for example, 4 seconds) without operating the operating means. The effect design EZ is stopped and displayed together with the result. Specifically, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "SP jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 35(C-1), along with a display indicating the victory of the teammate character on the display unit 50a, the effect design EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode (so-called double eyes) that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “SP loss variation”, the enemy character wins (that is, the teammate character loses) on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 35C-2. Along with the display, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that suggests a loss (a so-called ghost).

Further, in the present embodiment, there are two patterns in the winning button effect related to the normal button 40. FIG. 36 shows a normal button effect that is one pattern of the winning button effect related to the normal button 40, and FIG. 37 shows a specific normal button effect that is a winning button effect related to the normal button 40 different from the normal button effect. Shown respectively.

In the normal button effect, as shown in FIG. 36(A), the first normal button operation promoting effect of displaying the operation promoting image G40 on the display unit 50a is executed. The operation promotion image G40 is an image simulating the normal button 40 in the normal state (normal button image G41), an image showing an operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, a pressing operation) (pressing operation image G42), and an operation valid period. And an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G43). At this time, the normal button 40 is controlled to the normal state as shown in FIG. 36(B). That is, in the first normal button operation promotion effect, the state of the normal button 40 corresponds to the display of the normal button image G41 simulating the normal button 40 in the normal state. Then, the normal button 40 can be changed from the normal non-operation state of the protrusion height X1 (FIG. 36(B)) to the normal operation state of the protrusion height Y shown in FIG. 36(C) by the player's operation input.

Even in the specific normal button effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B, the first normal button operation promotion effect is executed. That is, the operation promotion image G40 including the normal button image G41 imitating the normal button 40 in the normal state is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the normal button 40 is controlled to the normal state corresponding to the display on the display unit 50a. Then, the normal button 40 can be changed from the normal non-operation state of the protrusion height X1 (FIG. 37(B)) to the normal operation state of the protrusion height Y shown in FIG. 37(C) by the player's operation input.

In the specific normal button effect, the second normal button operation promoting effect is executed subsequent to the first normal button operation promoting effect. In the second normal button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 37D, the operation promotion image GX is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image GX includes an image simulating the normal button 40 in a specific state (specific normal button image GC), an image showing an operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, a pressing operation) (pressing operation image GP), and an operation valid And an image showing the remaining time of the period (operation valid period remaining time image GT). At this time, the normal button 40 is controlled to a specific state as shown in FIG. 37(E). That is, in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the state of the normal button 40 is set to a state corresponding to the display of the specific normal button image GC imitating the normal button 40 in the specific state. Then, the normal button 40 can be changed from the specific non-operation state of the protrusion height X2 (FIG. 37(E)) to the specific operation state shown in FIG. 37(F) by the operation input of the player.

Here, in the specific normal button effect of the present embodiment, the second normal button operation promotion effect can be executed based on the operation of the normal button 40 in the first normal button operation promotion effect. Specifically, when the operation input of the normal button 40 is detected within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect is generated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the detection. Is about to start. On the other hand, when the operation input of the normal button 40 is not detected within the operation valid period for the first normal button operation promotion effect, in the present embodiment, after the operation valid period for the first normal button operation promotion effect has elapsed, The second normal button operation promotion effect is started. Then, as described above, in the specific normal button effect, after the first normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40 is in a specific state in which the protruding height thereof is higher than that in the first normal button operation promotion effect. As a result, the player can be surprised and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

It is preferable that the operation promotion image GX related to the second normal button operation promotion effect is at least partially different from the operation promotion image G40 related to the first normal button operation promotion effect. This is because it is possible to more clearly show the player that the operation promotion image GX relates to the second normal button operation promotion effect different from the first normal button operation promotion effect. Therefore, for example, the specific normal button image GC may be different from the normal button image G41 of the operation promotion image G40 related to the first normal button operation promotion effect. Alternatively, the pressing operation image GP showing the operation mode of the normal button 40 and the operation valid period remaining time image GT showing the remaining time of the operation valid period are different from those of the operation promoting image G40 related to the first normal button operation promoting effect. May be Further, the normal button 40 is controlled to the normal state after the second normal button operation promotion effect. Specifically, when there is an operation input of the normal button 40 in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal state is controlled after the operation input. On the other hand, when there is no operation input of the normal button 40 in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal state is controlled after the operation valid period related to the second normal button operation promotion effect has elapsed.

That is, the winning button effect of the present embodiment includes a normal button effect for performing the first normal button operation promoting effect, and a specific normal button effect for performing the second normal button operation promoting effect after performing the first normal button operation promoting effect, There are a total of three patterns of special button effects that produce effects that prompt the operation of the special button 41. FIG. 38 shows the relationship between the three winning/winning button effect patterns and the jackpot expectation.

As shown in FIG. 38, the jackpot expectation degree in each pattern of the winning button effect is higher in the order of “specific normal button effect”>“special button effect”>“normal button effect”. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of winning button effect, based on the winning button effect selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation start command from the game control microcomputer 101, it performs fluctuation start command reception time processing in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 28, step S4201). If the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is “SP jackpot variation”, the winning button production pattern in the battle reach where the final victory production (the production in which the ally character wins over the enemy character) is finally performed. As a result, the normal button effect is selected at a rate of 20%, the specific normal button effect is selected at a rate of 30%, and the special button effect is selected at a rate of 50%.

Further, in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 finally defeats the effect (allied character is an enemy character if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is “SP loss fluctuation”). As a pattern of winning button effect in the battle reach to perform (defeat to effect), select the normal button effect at a rate of 75%, select the specific normal button effect at a rate of 3%, and the special button effect at a rate of 22%. Select with. The distribution ratio of the winning/winning button effect pattern in battle reach can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, when the specific normal button effect is executed, the victory in the battle reach may be settled (the winning of the probability variation jackpot is set).

Since the selection ratio of the winning button effects is as described above, the specific normal button effects and the special button effects function as effects that suggest that the jackpot gaming state is more likely than the normal button effects. Further, the specific normal button effect functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot gaming state is more likely than the special button effect. Then, as described above, in the specific normal button effect, the first normal button operation promotion effect and the second normal button operation promotion effect are performed in this order. The first normal button operation promotion effect is an effect that is also performed in the normal button effect.

In other words, even if the first normal button operation promotion effect is executed, after that, the second normal button operation promotion effect having a relatively high possibility of being in the jackpot gaming state can be executed. It is difficult to determine the expectation of a jackpot just by promoting button operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation in the first normal button operation promotion effect. Further, in the specific normal button effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect is given to the player who is discouraged because the first normal button operation promotion effect is a normal button effect that is unlikely to be in the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to show that there is a high possibility that the jackpot will be in a gaming state, which gives a surprise and improves the fun. Further, in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40, which has been small in protrusion amount in the normal state until then, is brought into a specific state in which the protrusion amount is large and the special feeling is high, thereby further enhancing the amusement effect of the game. It is possible.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, there are a plurality of patterns for the specific normal button effect. Specifically, there are three patterns of the specific normal button effect (early), the specific normal button effect (medium), and the specific normal button effect (late). Note that the selection ratios in the SP jackpot variation and SP loss variation of each pattern of these specific normal button effects can be set as shown in parentheses in FIG. 39.

Then, in each pattern of the specific normal button effect, the specific transition which is the time from when the operation input of the normal button 40 is detected in the first normal button operation promotion effect until the second normal button operation promotion effect is started. The time is different. More specifically, the specific transition time increases in the order of "specific normal button effect (early)"<"specific normal button effect (medium)"<"specific normal button effect (late)". In this embodiment, the specific transition time can be set to 3000 msec for the specific normal button effect (slow), 1000 msec for the specific normal button effect (medium), and 0 msec for the specific normal button effect (early).

In the specific normal button effect (early), the second normal button operation promotion effect is started immediately after the operation input is performed in the first normal button operation promotion effect. Then, with the start of the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40 is switched from the normal state to the specific state. That is, when the player releases the normal button 40 from the hand that has pressed the normal button 40, the player is in a state in which it is more protruded than before the pressing operation, and the normal button 40 can be operated again. .. As a result, in the specific normal button effect (early), it is possible to surprise the player and improve the interest.

On the other hand, for example, in the specific normal button effect (slow) with a long specific transition time, after the operation input is performed in the first normal button operation promotion effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect is started after a short time. The Rukoto. For this reason, it is possible to show the second normal button operation promotion effect after the player gives up on the second normal button operation promotion effect and is discouraged or when the player is about to be discouraged. Therefore, in the specific normal button effect (slow), it is possible to give a greater surprise to a discouraged player or a discouraged player. This makes it possible to improve the interest.

In addition, the player tends to expect that the second normal button operation promotion effect is started after the operation input of the normal button 40 is performed in the first normal button operation promotion effect. Therefore, immediately after the operation input of the normal button 40 is performed in the first normal button operation promotion effect, the player's sense of tension tends to increase. However, for example, unlike the present embodiment, when the specific transition time is constant, the specific normal button effect becomes monotonous, or the player who already knows the specific transition time operates the second normal button operation. In some cases, it may be easier to predict the start time of the promotion effect. On the other hand, the specific normal button effect of the present embodiment having a variation in the specific transition time can be a fresh effect to some extent even for a player who has experience playing the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, the variation of the specific transition time of the specific normal button effect can make it difficult for the player to predict the specific normal button effect. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a high sense of tension of the player in the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect in which the first normal button operation promotion effect is executed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Note that the specific transition time in each pattern of the specific normal button effect can be changed as appropriate.

8. Effects of Embodiments As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has the normal button 40 that can be operated and input by the player. The button member 400 of the normal button 40 can take a normal position in the normal non-operation state and a specific position in the specific non-operation state. That is, the normal button 40 can take two different positions in the non-operation state. Further, the button member 400 of the normal button 40 is provided with a normal button motor 40m that is movable between a normal position and a specific position. Thereby, it is possible to provide a new interest that there are a plurality of possible positions for the button member 400 of the normal button 40 in the non-operation state. In addition, it is also possible to arouse the player's willingness to operate the normal button 40. That is, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of amusement of the game through the operation means that can be operated by the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit 50a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a specific normal button effect or the like by using the normal button motor 40m and the image display device 50. In the specific normal button effect, the first normal button operation promotion effect and the second normal button operation promotion effect can be executed in this order. In the first normal button operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G40 is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Then, in the subsequent second normal button operation promotion effect, the button member 400 of the normal button 40 is set to a specific position whose protrusion height is higher than that in the first normal button operation promotion effect. As a result, in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40 in the specific state with a high protruding height can give a high special feeling and surprise to the player, and the entertaining property can be improved. ..

Further, the normal button 40 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is provided with a normal button detection switch 40a capable of detecting when the button member 400 is pushed down. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the second normal button operation promotion effect in the specific normal button effect based on the operation of the normal button 40 within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect. It is possible. Specifically, when the operation input of the normal button 40 is detected by the normal button detection switch 40a within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect, a predetermined specific transition time elapses from the detection. After that, the second normal button operation promotion effect can be started. Accordingly, it is possible to show the player who has given up or is about to give up the second normal button operation promotion effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect in which the normal button 40 projects in the specific state. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater surprise to the player and improve the interest.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment includes a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine whether or not to make a special game state such as a jackpot game state that is more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base game state which is a normal game state. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 can execute SP jackpot variation and SP loss variation which are special figure variation productions based on the determination of the game control microcomputer 101, and can also perform battle reach (SP) such as SP jackpot variation. In the winning button effect of reach, the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect can be executed. The normal button effect executes the first normal button operation promotion effect. Further, the jackpot expectation is higher in the specific normal button effect than in the normal button effect. Therefore, the second normal button operation promotion effect can function as an effect that suggests that the jackpot gaming state is more likely than the first normal button operation promotion effect. Therefore, for the player who is discouraged because it is a normal button effect that is unlikely to be in the jackpot gaming state due to the first normal button operation promotion effect, it is possible to be in the jackpot gaming state by the second normal button operation promotion effect. It can be shown to be highly entertaining, which can be surprising and entertaining. Further, in the second normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40, which has been small in protrusion amount in the normal state until then, is brought into a specific state in which the protrusion amount is large and the special feeling is high, thereby further enhancing the amusement effect of the game. It is possible.

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

For example, the effect contents and selection ratios of the normal button effect, the specific normal button effect, and the special button effect in the winning button effect can be appropriately changed from the above-described embodiment. For example, the winning button effect may use only two patterns of the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect. Further, for example, the specific normal button effect may be selected only when the result of the jackpot determination is in a state advantageous to the player thereafter (for example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot). Thereby, it is possible to indicate to the player that the player is in a state advantageous to the player with great pleasure by the specific state in which the normal button 40 has a larger protrusion amount than the normal state.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, in the winning button effect (normal button effect and specific normal button effect) relating to the normal button 40, first, the first normal button operation promotion effect is described. However, the pattern of the winning button effect starting from the second normal button operation promoting effect may be provided without performing the first normal button operation promoting effect. That is, as the winning button effect pattern, the normal button 40 is in a specific state in which the protrusion amount is large, and an effect of urging the operation of the normal button 40 in the specific state is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. It is also possible to provide a pattern. Even with such a pattern of the initial protruding mode, the player can be surprised and entertaining by the new special effect with the second normal button operation promoting effect in which the normal button 40 has a large protrusion amount. Is. In addition, in the pattern of the initial protruding mode, since the normal button 40 is in the specific state from the beginning, it is possible that the expectation degree of the big hit or the like of the winning button effect can be easily estimated. However, like the specific normal button effect of the present embodiment, the first normal button operation promotion effect is first performed, and then the second normal button operation promotion effect is performed, which makes it difficult to estimate the degree of expectation such as a jackpot. It is possible to further increase the player's sense of tension. That is, the specific normal button effect in which the first normal button operation promotion effect is performed prior to the second normal button operation effect can be a winning button effect that is more interesting than the pattern in the initial protruding mode.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, when the operation input of the normal button 40 is performed within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect, the specific normal button effect is displayed after the specific transition time elapses after the operation input. 2 When the normal button operation promotion effect is started and the operation input of the normal button 40 is not made within the operation effective period of the first normal button operation promotion effect, the operation effective period of the first normal button operation promotion effect has elapsed. It was explained that the second normal button operation promotion effect is started later. However, for example, in the specific normal button effect, if the operation input of the normal button 40 is not made within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect may not be started. .. In such a case, since the second normal button operation promotion effect with a special feeling is performed by operating the normal button 40 in the first normal button operation promotion effect, the player's operation in the first normal button operation promotion effect It is possible to increase the motivation for inputting.

Further, for example, in the specific normal button effect, the second normal button operation promotion effect is started when the operation input of the normal button 40 is made in the initial period defined within the operation valid period related to the first normal button operation promotion effect. The second normal button operation promotion effect may not be started when the operation input of the normal button 40 is performed in a later period after the initial period within the operation valid period related to the 1 normal button operation promotion effect. In such a case, the second normal button operation promotion effect with a special feeling is performed by operating the normal button 40 in the initial stage of the first normal button operation promotion effect, so that the player in the first normal button operation promotion effect does not have the special feeling. , It is possible to increase motivation to input operation earlier

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect are described as being performed by the winning button effect that notifies the result of the jackpot determination. However, the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect may be executed at other timings. Even in such a case, the second normal button operation promotion effect for setting the normal button 40 in the specific state is thereafter in a game state advantageous to the player, as compared with the case where the normal button 40 is kept in the normal state. It is preferable to function as an effect that suggests. This is because it is possible to appropriately exert the effect of improving the interest by the second normal button operation promotion effect having a high special feeling. Specifically, for example, the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect may be used for the development effect. In this case, for example, it is preferable to use the specific normal button effect with a relatively high special feeling as an effect that suggests the development of an effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the normal button effect. More specifically, for example, when the normal button effect is performed in the development effect, after that, the ratio of N reach is performed higher than SP reach, and the specific normal button effect is performed in the development effect. If this happens, then it is conceivable to increase the rate at which SP reach is performed rather than N reach.

Further, for example, the normal button effect and the specific normal button effect may be performed during the big hit game and may be made to function as an effect that suggests a state after the big hit game. Specifically, for example, when the normal button effect is performed during the jackpot game, the ratio of the subsequent game state to the "low probability high base game state" rather than the "high probability high base game state" If the specific normal button effect is performed, it is possible to increase the ratio of the subsequent gaming state to the "high probability high base gaming state" rather than the "low probability high base gaming state". Be done. Further, for example, when the normal button effect is performed during the jackpot game, the subsequent gaming state has a higher rate of shifting to the "low probability low base gaming state" than the "high probability high base gaming state", When the specific normal button effect is performed, it is conceivable that the subsequent game state has a higher rate of transition to the “high probability high base game state” than the “low probability low base game state”.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the operation means that can take two different positions when the player does not perform an operation input is specifically described as the normal button 40 that can be pushed, but such a configuration is provided. Can also be applied to other operating means. For example, it may be applied to the special button 41. Further, for example, an operating means not provided in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described form may be provided and applied to the operating means. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation input is applied to the push-in operation has been described, but it is also possible to apply the operation input to an operation means capable of pulling out. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable to provide an operating means that can be two different positions as a position at the time of non-operation input in which the pulling out operation is not performed and to apply to such a pulling out operating means. Moreover, it is also possible to apply to an operating means capable of tilting operation. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable to provide an operating means that can be a position having two different tilt angles as a position at the time of non-operation input in which the tilt operation is not performed, and to apply to such a tilt operating means.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific normal button effect in which both the first normal button operation promotion effect and the second normal button operation promotion effect relate to the operation of the normal button 40 has been described. However, the first specific effect and the second specific effect corresponding to the first normal button operation promotion effect and the second normal button operation promotion effect, respectively, are performed, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect are related to different operation means. It is also possible to Specifically, for example, in the first specific effect, an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the normal button 40 is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the position of the special button 41 is changed in the second specific effect. It is also possible. That is, the special button 41 is configured to be movable between a normal position and a projecting position projecting from the normal position, the special button 41 is set to the normal position in the first specific effect, and the special button 41 is set to the second specific effect. It is conceivable to move it to the protruding position.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot expectation is constant in each of the plurality of patterns of the specific normal button effect (specific normal button effect (fast), specific normal button effect (medium), specific normal button effect (slow)). As explained. However, the jackpot expectation degree may be different for each of the plurality of patterns of the specific normal button effect.

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

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronism with the special symbol variable display, but it is not constituted by three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, but 2 It may be configured with a pattern other than three such as one. For example, you may provide two designs divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 and the sub-control board 120 may be controlled. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in a region other than the game region 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the LED device may be controlled by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed for the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the order in which they are stored in the pending storage unit.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as.

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Thus, although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, they may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions A1 to A4 have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1:
An operating means (a normal button 40 (more specifically, a button member 400)) through which a player can input an operation;
The position of the operation means in the non-operation state where the operation input is not performed is movable between a first position (normal position) and a second position (specific position) (normal position movement means). A button motor 40m), and a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine may be provided with an operation unit that can be operated by a player. For example, in JP-A 2008-228798, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot is dealt with when the operation portion is operated a predetermined number of times while the notification prompting the operation portion is being performed. It is described that when the effect is executed and the number of operations of the operation unit is less than a predetermined number of times, the effect corresponding to the jackpot is executed after the loss effect is executed. However, there is room for improvement in the operating means that can be operated by the player, in order to improve the interest of the game. The gaming machine of this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-228798 in that "the position of the operating means in the non-operating state in which the operation input is not performed is the first position". And a position moving means that is movable between the second position and the second position." That is, in the gaming machine of this configuration, there are variations in the position of the operating means in the non-operating state, and it is possible to agitate the player's motivation for operation. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the enjoyment of the game through the operation means that can be operated by the player."

Invention A2:
A gaming machine described in Invention A1,
Production means including a display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display section (display section 50a);
And a performance executing means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using the position moving means and the performance means,
The effect execution means,
A first specific effect (first normal button operation promotion effect) in which an operation promotion image (operation promotion image G40) that prompts the user to operate the operation unit is displayed on the display unit with the position of the operation unit as the first position. ),
A game machine characterized by being capable of executing a second specific effect (second normal button operation promotion effect) in which the position of the operation means is set to the second position.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to give the player a high special feeling and surprise by the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine described in Invention A2,
An operation detection unit capable of detecting the operation input is provided,
The effect execution means,
A gaming machine, wherein the second specific effect can be started after a predetermined time (specific transition time) has elapsed after the operation input was detected in the first specific effect.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, the second specific effect can be performed while the player has given up or is about to give up on the second specific effect, which gives the player a greater surprise. It can be given and the interest can be improved.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A2 or invention A3,
The game player is provided with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (big hit game state or the like),
The second specific effect may function as an effect that suggests that the special game state is more likely than the first specific effect (a specific normal button in which the second normal button operation promotion effect is performed). The production can function as a production that suggests that the jackpot gaming state is more likely than the normal button production).

With the gaming machine having this configuration, the player is disappointed or thought to be unlikely to be in the special game state due to the first special effect, and the second special effect gives the player a high special feeling. It is possible to indicate that there is a high possibility that a special game state will be entered. This can give more surprise to the player and further enhance the fun.

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 40... Normal button 40m... Normal button motor 50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer 400... Button member G40... Operation promotion image

Claims (4)

An operation means that allows operation input by the player,
A position moving means capable of moving the position of the operating means when the operation input is not performed, between the first position and the second position, and a game characterized by the above-mentioned. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A production means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined production image on the display unit,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined performance using the position moving means and the performance means,
The effect execution means,
After performing the first specific effect of displaying the operation promotion image for prompting the operation of the operation means on the display unit with the position of the operation means as the first position,
A game machine characterized by being capable of executing a second specific effect in which the position of the operating means is the second position. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
An operation detection unit capable of detecting the operation input is provided,
The effect execution means,
A gaming machine, wherein the second specific effect can be started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation input was detected in the first specific effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A determination means for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player,
A game machine characterized in that the second specific effect can function as an effect that suggests that the special game state is more likely than the first specific effect.