JP2020099604A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique which allows a playing customer to easily continue a discharging operation even after execution of a notice performance indicative of high possibility of big winning.SOLUTION: In a case where the number of held special symbols stored in a special symbol holding and storing unit 105 is a first value at a specific timing in starting the variable display of the special symbols by a special symbol display 81 or after the start of the variable display, a pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of displaying a first background image on a display unit 50a of an image display device 50. In a case where the number of the held special symbols changes to a second value during the variable display of the special symbols after displaying the first background image, the pachinko game machine PY1 sometimes displays a second background image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a random number value for a big hit lottery is acquired, the random number value is stored (held) in a memory, and a predetermined timing before the big hit lottery based on the random number value. In some cases, pre-reading determination is performed on the jackpot lottery result based on the random number value, and the notice production is performed based on the pre-reading determination result. This notice production is performed by displaying, for example, a hold display image for notifying the number of hold in a notice mode selected based on the prefetch determination result.

In addition, in the case of the above-mentioned notice effect, if the notice effect indicating that there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot is high, the player's expectation can be increased and the player's willingness can be stimulated, while the player stops the firing operation. There is a problem that the operation efficiency of the game hall is reduced due to a decrease in the so-called out number. Therefore, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is known a configuration in which a specific look-ahead effect is performed when the firing of a game ball is detected when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit. There is. With this configuration, it can be expected that the player who wants to know the result of the look-ahead determination based on the particular look-ahead effect will continue the shooting operation of the game ball even when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit.

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In the case of the conventional technique, since it is the notice effect after the number of holdings reaches the upper limit, the difficulty level may be high for the player, and the desire to continue the firing operation may be less likely to occur. Therefore, it is highly possible that the player will stop the firing operation before the number of holdings reaches the upper limit.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the above-described conventional gaming machine. That is, the problem is to provide a technique in which the player can easily continue the shooting operation.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A win/fail judgment means for judging whether or not the jackpot is hit using the numerical information acquired based on the entrance into the predetermined entrance,
A special symbol indicating the result of the winning/absence determination, a special symbol display means for stop-displaying after variably displaying for a predetermined variation time,
Storage means for storing the numerical value information before performing the hit determination in the hit determination means, a predetermined value as an upper limit number,
And means of directing
Equipped with
The production means is
At the start of the variable display of the special symbol or at a predetermined timing after the start, when the number of holdings, which is the number of the numerical information stored in the storage unit, is the first value, the first background image is displayed. Can be displayed,
After displaying the first background image, during the variable display of the special symbol, the second background image may be displayed in response to the change in the number of holdings to the second value,
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a technique in which the player can easily continue the shooting operation even after the notice effect indicating that the jackpot is highly likely to be won.

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. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It 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 when the set value is "1", (B) is an example of a jackpot determination table when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot determination table. It is an example of the big hit determination table when "5", and (D) is an example of the big hit determination table when the set value is "6". (A) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, (B) 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|variation 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of holding production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation production. 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 flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a production scenario selection table in the first mode. It is a figure which shows the flow of the change production of the background image in a 1st form. It is a figure which shows the expectation degree suggestion image displayed by the change effect of the background image in a 1st form. It is a selection table of the expectation suggestive image used for the change effect of the background image in the first form. It is the background image selection table at the initial time used for the effect of changing the background image in the second mode. It is a background image selection table at the time of holding addition used for the change effect of the background image in the second mode. It is a figure which shows the premier image displayed by the change production of the background image in a 2nd form. It is a time chart of the change effect of the background image in the third mode. It is a selection table of the background image scenario of SP reach in the 4th form. It is a selection table of the background image scenario of L reach in the 4th form. It is a background image selection table used for the change effect of the background image in the fifth mode. It is a selection table of the expectation suggestive image used for the change effect of the background image in the fifth mode.

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. In the present 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, so that the name of the information, the signal, the physical quantity, the member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or May be abbreviated. In addition, 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 there is no contradiction in processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (in a 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, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It is sufficient 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 by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force applied to the game ball to launch the game ball (the amount by which the launching device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid). ing. 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. Further, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided in the right decorative body 32 that is formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. ..

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 which is formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 has a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. 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 surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable 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. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit YU has a game board 1. 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, on the outer side of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward. An image display device 50 including a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back surface of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 1A.

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 and the like 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 in which 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. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes 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 appropriately guides to the second special winning opening 15 and 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 may 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.

Further, 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/disallowing entry into the second starting opening 12 A starting winning device (so-called "Den Chu") 12D is provided.

The first starting opening 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering a 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 map 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") That is) and the variable display of Tokushu 1 is triggered. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 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 it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 12. Then, when a special state different from the normal state is reached, the game ball moves into the open position where the game ball can easily 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 “open state” of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. In the present embodiment, the second start of the game ball only when it is in the open state. A ball can enter the mouth 12. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew 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 chew 12D. Further, 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 numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 2 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special map 2 is triggered. Further, when the game balls win 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 for guiding 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 into which a game ball 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.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game 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. Has become. 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.

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 operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k opens/closes the first special winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state of closing the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible or difficult 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, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. In this embodiment, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first special winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls win 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 is normally in a closed state of closing the second special winning opening 15, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. In this embodiment, only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second special 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 are provided as areas through which game balls can pass (enter). 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 right and left 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 to the specific region 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 a 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 directly 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 winning 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 operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 16 and passes the game ball downward. Further, the non-specific area 17 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the non-specific area 17 and passes the game ball downward.

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. In addition, 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.

Returning to the explanation of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a game ball that has been hit in the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning openings is provided in the game area 6 substantially at the bottom. Are provided with two outlets 19 for discharging to outside. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light. The board lamp 54 is arranged on the rear surface of the game board 1. Therefore, the board lamp 54 illuminates the game board 1 from the back surface of the game board 1. The panel lamp 54 is provided on the front side of the image display device 50 or at a position where it does not overlap the display section 50a of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front. Therefore, the image display device 50 does not block the illumination of the panel lamp 54 when viewed from the player (front view, viewed from the front-rear direction).

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 from the center in the left-right direction. 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 gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is right-handed. The possible flow path is called the 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 for 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-handed striking. 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 Alternatively, the player can aim to win 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 due to winning in each winning opening can be set appropriately.

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, the display device 8 variably displays the special figure 1 display 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and the general figure. A universal figure display 82 is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved display device 83a, which displays a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 by the special device 1 display device 81a), which will be described later, is displayed 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 special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is carried out 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 special map display 81 reports the result of the special drawing lottery. The special figure display device 81 variably displays the special figure and then stops the display. The special figure displayed as a stop (stop special figure, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of special figures by a special figure lottery. If the stop special map is a predetermined specific special map (special map of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot pattern), the special winning opening (first special winning opening 14 and second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding 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 “□□■■□□■■” (□: lit, ■ : OFF), the jackpot pattern composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth, and sixth 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 pattern composed of only the rightmost LED such as "■■■■■■■■□". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

Further, in the special figure display 81, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed for a predetermined variation 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 mode of variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

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 are acquired. Sometimes. The various random numbers are temporarily stored in a 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) the game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning the 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 section 105b in the special figure holding storage section 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 the 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”. In addition, 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 there is a prize 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 the special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the special figure is executed to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation display device 83 displays the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is made up of, for example, four LEDs, and the special figure is turned on by the number corresponding to the special figure hold number. It is possible to display the number of holdings.

Further, the public figure display device 82 notifies the result of the public figure lottery. The public figure display 82 variably displays the general figure and then stops the display. The public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, 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 a 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 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general figure corresponding to the result of the general figure lottery by the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). Further, if the result of the general 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 as appropriate.

Further, in the universal figure display 82, in the variable display of the universal figure, the variable figure of the universal figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the universal figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the ordinary figure is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display of the general figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs flash at the same time unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode). ..

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 (eg, four) to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 (number of public figure reservations). 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 that displays the number of holdings of the universal-drawing is not provided, but a holding-in-general-drawing indicator may be added to the displays 8. As the general-drawing reservation display, for example, a display having the same structure 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. An image display device 50 and a board movable device 55 are mounted on the rendering unit 1U.

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

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

FIG. 5A schematically shows a state where the movable board 55k is held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which it is not operating. At this time, the movable board 55k is located below the image display device 50 and at a position where it does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and does not interfere with the visual recognition of the image displayed on the display unit 50a. That is, the board movable body 55k is in a hidden position as seen from the player. When driven by the drive source of the board moving device 55, the board moving body 55k moves (raises) upward. Then, when the board movable body 55k moves to a predetermined position (display position), the board movable body 55k is stopped. As a result, the board movable body 55k comes into a state of appearing from a position hidden by the player. At this time, the raised board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and it becomes difficult to visually recognize a part of the image display device 50.

The positions and the numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, when standing by at a position above the image display device 50 that does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player and driven by the drive source of the board movable device 55, the device moves downward (descends). Another board movable body may be provided.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 6, a game control board (also referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (progress of a game) related to a game that can obtain a game profit. , A production control board (also referred to as "sub-control board") 120 that controls the production according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, an image control board 140 that controls the image, a control related to the payout of game balls, and the like. A payout control board 170 and a power supply board 190 for supplying electric power to each board 100, 120, 140, 170 are attached.

In the vicinity of the main control board 100, a set value cylinder 70 for changing a “set value” which is a parameter associated with the probability of being a big hit and a set value switch 71 are provided. The setting value cylinder 70 is provided with an insertion hole 70A into which a dedicated setting key is inserted. When a setting key (not shown) is inserted into the insertion hole 70A, the setting value cylinder 70 can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the reference standby state. Then, by rotating the set value cylinder 70 clockwise by 90 degrees from the standby state, the operation of the set value switch 71 becomes effective. The set value switch 71 is configured to be able to be pressed. Further, on the surface of the main control board 100, a set value display 87 that displays the current set value is mounted. The set value display 87 is a 7-segment display.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described based on FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, variable display of special drawing, jackpot game, setting of gaming state described later, general drawing lottery, variable display of general drawing, 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 fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, A game board such as a production control board (hereinafter, "sub-control board") 120 for performing control related to production such as a jackpot game production and a customer waiting production, and a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side further than the image display device 50 of No. 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub control board 120 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 effect control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120 and uses effect means (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, panel movable device 55, etc.). It is only necessary to be able to control the various effects that have been produced.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary electric 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 powered 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. 7, 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 has a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 in which programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game are stored, 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 game RAM 104 is provided with a set value storage unit 107 that stores set value data indicating a set value based on the set value switch 71.

In addition, the main control board 100 clears the information stored in the game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting or outputting data and signals, and the game RAM 104 to the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 for implementing this is mounted.

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 large winning opening sensor 14a, and a second large opening. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

The first starting opening sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 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 entered 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.

Further, various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a set value cylinder sensor 70a and a set value switch sensor 71a. The set value cylinder sensor 70a is used to detect a rotational operation of the set value cylinder 70. When the set value cylinder 70 is rotated, the set value cylinder sensor 70a outputs a detection signal corresponding to the rotational operation of the set value cylinder 70, and the main control board 100 detects the set value cylinder 70 based on the detected signal. Detect rotation operation. The set value switch sensor 71a is used to detect a pressing operation of the set value switch 71. When the set value switch 71 is pressed, the set value switch sensor 71a outputs a detection signal corresponding to the press operation of the set value switch 71, and the main control board 100 detects the set value switch 71 based on the detected signal. Detects pressing operation.

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, on the main control board 100, the display devices 8 (special figure 1 display 81a, special figure 2 display 81b, general figure display 82, special figure 1 reserved display 83a, and special figure 2 reserved display 83b are provided. ), and the set value display 87 are connected. Display control of the display devices 8 and the set value display device 87 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. 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. , Paying out rental 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 a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected 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 by the main control board 100 (contents of control of the game) based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection 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) as a communication direction restricting means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub-control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls 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. An effect 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 external.

The sub-control board 120 is also provided with a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting and 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 supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 displays an image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 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. 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 transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and by transmitting 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 a program for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. .. In addition, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores data of an image displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. 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 command 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 in frame units. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

The production control microcomputer 121, based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161, the voice, music, sound effects, etc. 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 a CPU. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate 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, to the sub-control board 120, various switches as an input section, various actuators as a drive source, and various lamps are connected 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 received from the main control board 100.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a output a signal according 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 a board drive motor 55m for driving the board movable device 55, a frame drive motor 58m for driving the frame movable device 58, a normal button vibration motor 40m for vibrating the normal button 40, A special button vibration motor 41m for vibrating the special button 41 is included. The production control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, or to apply vibration to each input device. In detail, the production 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. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button, instead of directly vibrating the button. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The 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 causes the light emission 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 using 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 substrate 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. 9 to 17. It should be noted that the tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 17 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 portion 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 of the later described" It is assumed that the configuration shown in another table in the description of the "characteristic section" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Game related to general figure First, the game related to general figure is 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 general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. 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 passing through the gate 13 once is completed. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not played. 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 a 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 ordinary symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. 9(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. Hit/judgment determination of the universal figure The hit/judgment determination of the universal figure is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 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 (normal symbol random value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the hit is a hit or a hit 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 loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability of winning can be appropriately changed. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation The 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. The universal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information relating to predetermined items regarding variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

The universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, as the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (used in the time saving state There is a time-saving general pattern variation 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 change the normal figure variation time in the non-time saving state and in 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 as a universal 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, for example, 5 seconds. The universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure variation time associated with the universal figure variation 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 figure fluctuation pattern determination, the general figure display 82 variably displays the general figure.

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 corresponds to a game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The auxiliary game control table corresponds to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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 chew 12D is opened for the first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric chew 12D). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) at which it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D). 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 gaming ball wins the first starting opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 indicator 81a variably displays the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special display 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery 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 one winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 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 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special map 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, the special figure 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 one prize is finished. On the other hand, if the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played.

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". Say. 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 and 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). Various judgments are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, 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 making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Big hit judgment of special figure The big hit judgment is the judgment for deciding whether or not it is a big hit (whether to execute the big hit game) according to the big hit judgment table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table can be provided for each set value as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, for example. That is, the jackpot determination table can be associated with the set value.

The set value is a value such as a parameter associated with the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit probability”). The set value can be set when the main control board 100 is powered on, and is set for each pachinko gaming machine PY1 by the operation of the set value cylinder 70 and the set value switch 71 described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, four kinds of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6 are set. Specifically, the jackpot determination table used when the setting value is "1", the jackpot determination table used when the setting value is "2", and the jackpot determination table of the setting value "5" There are a jackpot determination table used at times and a jackpot determination table used when the setting value is "6". The type of set value is not limited to this embodiment. For example, six kinds of set values 1 to 6 may be prepared.

Further, each jackpot determination table associated with the set value is associated with the gaming 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 associated with the set value and the game state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed. 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 associated with the set value and the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 11, for each set value, the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. Furthermore, for the same gaming state, as the set value becomes higher, a large number of special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a big hit are set. That is, the higher the set value, the easier it is to be determined as a big hit. 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. It is a judgment. For each type of jackpot pattern, the jackpot contents, in other words, the jackpot components configured with the game benefits or the like given to the player correspond.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1 or special symbol 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11 or second starting opening 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 variable display of special figure 1 and used when performing variable display of special symbol 2. There is a jackpot 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 the 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 appropriately. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), 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 set the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination of 100% for the jackpot symbol C. 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 determining whether or not to reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 12B 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 or time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). 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 distributed to “reach present” (reach is generated) and “no reach” (reach is not generated), which are the reach determination results. ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is reach or no reach (whether or not reach is generated) by determining the reach random number that is acquired according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 12B, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “reach” 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, "reachable" that is performed assuming that the result of jackpot determination is "miss" is called "reachable loss", and "no reach" is sometimes called "no reachable loss". ..

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses the variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) of the special symbol 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 a special figure variation time and an effect flow (effect content) of a special figure change 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 to be variably displayed (special figure 1 or special figure 2) which is the determination target, in other words, the starting opening at which the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination is made. Associated with the type (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a special figure 2 variable display. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 14) used when performing. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state or 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, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also 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). There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table). The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state or 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 number (U1) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. 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 FIG. 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 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 pattern is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special map is not immediately performed, and subsequently the jackpot game is executed. It

In addition, each special figure variation pattern is associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 13 and 14. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern may not be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content 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 type 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 figure 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 L reach, which is a type of reach among the reach with loss, is performed. 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 from each other (normal A deviation, normal B deviation, and normal C deviation). In addition, the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as the SP variation.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 15 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 the winning opening). Pre-reading determination, for example, a determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, a determination of which jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, The figure variation pattern random number is determined by the figure variation pattern determination to determine which figure variation pattern. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11 or second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning. That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 has won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 has won. There is. The look-ahead determination table need not be divided according to the type of the starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12).

The look-ahead determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state or 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 preread determination table (time saving prefetch determination table) used in the time saving state. ..

That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a first pre-reading determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first pre-reading determination table used in the time saving state, and a second pre-reading 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. Big hit game Next, the big hit 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 10th round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times of opening the special winning openings (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) in each round game, The type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. are included. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 16 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 16, 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 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 first special winning opening sensor 14a or the second special winning opening sensor 15a, the first big winning opening 14 or The round game is ended even before the maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 15 has elapsed.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 16 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 12B), and the jackpot game B is the jackpot symbol of the winning jackpot symbol type. The jackpot game C can be configured to be executed when it is B, and the jackpot game C is executed when 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. In addition, it is possible to play the big hit 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 that is 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 in an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". 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 Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and an opening/closing mode of the second special 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 operate 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") easily. The jackpot to be done is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution 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. 17, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state", a "low probability high base gaming state", a "high probability low base gaming state", a "high probability high base gaming state" and a "high probability high base gaming state". It is possible to set one of the gaming states of the “big hit gaming state”. In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state" is "high probability" 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. As the former, there are 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 set in the “low-probability low base game state” or the “low-probability high base game state”, and is a state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination 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 is possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state by the game ball passing through the specific region 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 is likely 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 having a short special figure variation time is selected more often than the non-time saving state. (See Figures 13 and 14). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, compared to the non-time saving state, 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 fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the universal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 10(B)). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times of execution of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time saving state is easier to be judged as a hit in the hit determination of the universal drawing lottery 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. 10A). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times of hit determination in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 12 easily. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, in a time saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. 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 gaming machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, 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, as compared with the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is 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.

In addition, 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 relating 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. 18 to 24.

4-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be described. The effect mode is a category of effect (or a higher-level 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 probability 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. 18(A-1), a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 18(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 an effect mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a landscape of a mountain in the daytime is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 18(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image for evening normal 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) representing a nighttime mountain view 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, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes 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. A corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Also, 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 indicates that it is a high-probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(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 indicates that it is a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(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 rear 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 jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being played in the "jackpot game state", and indicates that the jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right-handed right prompting. 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. 18C-2, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 showing the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid award balls. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of 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 variation pattern and the special figure 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 superimposed on the predetermined background image on the display unit 50a. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol has changed. That is, after the special figure variation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation 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 the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the panel movable device 55, the frame movable device 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to perform other effects in parallel with the variable display of the effect symbols, and it is possible to continue to perform 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. 19(A), the left effect is formed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a, which is divided substantially evenly into three in the horizontal direction. 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 change 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. 19(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 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. 19(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.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is on standby, FIG. 19(B). As shown in FIG. 7, the variable displays of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are started along with the start thereof, and the variable displays of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are started. When the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss change”, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are different, as shown in FIG. 19C-1. After provisionally stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 19D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called ghost 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 the special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N-miss variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-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. Note that the stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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. 20(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 20(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-miss variation”, the production is performed in a stop mode (so-called unevenness) that suggests the loss, as shown in FIG. 20(C-1). 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 change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 20(C-2), the stop is performed in a stop mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the middle effect symbol EZ2 being gradually decelerated, and can be appropriately changed or added.

Further, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the streak when the reach is not established is referred to as "non-reach stagger", and the streak when the reach is established is referred to as the "reach streak". .. How to make a combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach roses (for example, "2.3.1" or "5.8.6"), and each of the reach roses 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 (eg, “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 to make the player strongly expect the jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) 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. 21B, 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. 21C-1. An effect that suggests a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (ally character) is standing in the battle and wins the battle) is performed on 50a, 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 that suggests 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 variation variation”, as shown in FIG. 21(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 degree) 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 jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the 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% when the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and the execution probability is 30% when the jackpot determination result is “jackpot”. 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 lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a “big hit”, which 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. 13 and 14). 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 in which the reach effect of SP reach is developed after the reach effect of L reach may be provided.

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 number of reservations is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 number of reservations 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. 22A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including 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.

Note that 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 also 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 holding 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 port 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is “0”, the special figure change 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 win the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 22C, 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. 22D, 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 characters 1 is “1”.

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during special figure variation effect. The advance notice effect uses an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, a movable device (a panel movable device 55, a frame movable device 58), an input device (a normal button 40, a special button 41), and the like. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the result of the jackpot judgment and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Object Production The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform movable object production using a movable device (a board movable device 55, a frame movable device 58) as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates a movable device (a board movable device 55, a frame movable device 58), and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 23(A), the board movable device 55 is actuated and the board movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap the display section 50a. Then, it is suggested to develop into SP reach. At this time, it is preferable that the effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a which does not overlap the movable board 55k. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the movable board 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. 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, when there is N loss variation), it is also possible to perform the movable object effect as 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 special button 41 is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and as the operation effective period occurs, as shown in FIG. An effect (operation promoting effect) that prompts the operation of the 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 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. And an image (operation valid period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. 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 board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap with the display unit 50a, and the jackpot expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the board moving device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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 informing the player in advance of 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. 22C, 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. The pre-reading effect can be applied to either or both of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and the change or addition can be appropriately made.

5. Game control by game control microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. 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. 25 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 game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (processor for serial input/output), PIO (processor for parallel input/output), CTC (management of interrupt time) Circuit) is set.

Subsequent to the power-on process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a set value setting process (S010). In the set value setting process, the set value data backed up in the game RAM 104 or the set value data indicating the set value newly set by the operation of the set value switch 71 is stored in the set value storage unit 107, and the set value data is stored. The set value indicated by the set value data is displayed on the set value display 87. The information of the setting value data is also passed to the sub-control board 120 as a setting value designation command and stored in the effect RAM 124.

Next to the setting value setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S002) and executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B 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 game control microcomputer 101 permits interruption (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side 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 symbols/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. If 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) is performed.

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes an output process (S101). 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, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as 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. 9A and 9B, the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), then a normal operation process (S105), and a 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 a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out the 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. 25), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (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), the game control microcomputer 101, the general winning opening sensor processing, the gate sensor processing, the second starting opening sensor processing, the first starting opening sensor processing, the first big winning opening sensor processing, the second big The winning hole sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

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

In the gate sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that 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. .. If a 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 determination result.

In the second starting opening sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the special symbol 2 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 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. If 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 prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 15 ). Further, according to the determination result, a special figure 2 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a result of the second prefetch determination are displayed. A second start opening sensor command including the second start winning command is generated.

In the first starting opening sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol variation random number counter 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-related random number is the first The areas are stored in order. When the special figure 1 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 relational random numbers are not stored. Further, the first prefetch determination is performed using the obtained special figure 1-related random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 15 ). Further, according to the determination result, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the result of the first prefetch determination are displayed. A command for the first starting opening sensor including the first starting winning command to be generated is generated.

In the first special winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. Moreover, the command for 1st special winning opening sensor according to a determination result is produced|generated.

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

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during the standby time when the variable display of the universal symbols and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a hit determination based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal 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 variation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the universal figure variation time associated with the determined universal figure variation pattern, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start the variable display of the universal figure.

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

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 displays a stop display in response to the lapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running general figure. It is determined whether or not the present universal figure is a winning design. 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 game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, the auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol waiting process]
The special symbol waiting process is not a jackpot gaming state, but is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby processing, the game control microcomputer 101 performs special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing based on the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. , Special figure 2 reservation storage section shift processing is performed. 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 processing, the game control microcomputer 101 is associated with the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the current setting value. In the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination table for determining the jackpot or the loss is performed using the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination to determine the type of the jackpot symbol is performed. .. 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 a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing, the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the current game. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is judged using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table corresponding to the state. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit 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 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 reservation storage part shift processing, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage part 105b to the first area side, and at the same time The special figure 2 related random number is cleared from the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b. 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 hold number command representing the processed special figure 2 hold number is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 is associated with the special symbol random number of the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the current setting value. In the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination table for determining the jackpot or the loss is performed using the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination to determine the type of the jackpot symbol .. 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 a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101, 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 pending storage unit 105a, and the current game. The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table corresponding to the state. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot 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 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a (special figure 1 holding 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 regarding being the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the variation pattern of the special 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 based on 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 game control microcomputer 101 shifts one special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a to the first area side, and Toku-zu 1-related random numbers are cleared from the Toku-zu 1 reserved storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1-related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, the special figure 1 pending number command representing the processed special figure 1 pending number 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 process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is supposed not 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, the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 81 in response to the passage of the special symbol variation time, and the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop the figure. 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, a 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 determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, shifts to the big hit game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information about 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. Further, 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 machine PY1 waits for a customer 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 game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started depending on the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, 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, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of special maps that allows the high-probability state to continue 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 at the end of the jackpot gaming state. 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 special maps that allows the time saving state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a 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. Game control by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. 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. 27 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, the setting of the effect CPU 122, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time), and the like are performed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits interruption (S4002) and executes random number update processing (S4003). In the random number update processing (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example of the method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above can be used. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. This also applies to the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a command transmission process (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 (executes various sound effects) and lamp control together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light (various light emission effects are performed by light emission), the panel movable device 55 or the frame movable device 58 is operated (various movable bodies depending on the operation). To perform the production). 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 of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 28, is an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process ( S4104) is sequentially performed.

In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 detects an operation on an operation unit such as a normal button detection switch 40a or a special button detection switch 41a that can be operated by the player, and sets a command or effects according to the detection result. Create data. 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 described later, or the like at a timing that matches the effect produced 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 panel movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58 to operate at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. In order to perform the above, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which each movable device operates in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), the effect control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 29, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation. The processing (S4204) is sequentially performed.

In the received command analysis processing, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124 by the reception interrupt processing (S4010), and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production or production mode). Settings, command set, etc.). In the effect timer update processing, a timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update 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 the voice output 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 processing, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis processing.

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 variation start command reception processing based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , An effect pattern (sub change pattern) of special figure change effect is selected, information of the sub change pattern is set, and a change effect start command including the information of the sub change 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 corresponding to the sub variation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. Thereafter, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. The special figure variation effect is realized. Note that the flow of processing related 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. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the change effect of the background image based on the change in the number of special figure 1 reservations.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores a plurality of background images in advance, and selects an effect scenario at the start of variable display of special symbols, and selects a background image based on the effect scenario that has been won. Then, the selected background image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the background image is switched according to the progress of the scenario or the change in the number of holdings. Hereinafter, the details of the change effect of the background image will be described in a plurality of forms.

7-1. Background image change effect in the first mode In the first mode, an effect scenario including a condition for changing the background image is prepared, and an effect scenario is randomly selected at the time of starting the variable display of the special symbol, and a predetermined effect according to the effect scenario selected. The background image is changed at the timing of the change in the number of reservations. In the first embodiment, there are four types of background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D as the background image G50, and there is an expectation degree suggesting background image G50E as the background image G50 that suggests the expectation degree of the jackpot. I shall.

In the first mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines, by lottery, an effect scenario including a condition for changing the background image when the variable display of the special symbol is started. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a production scenario selection table according to the number of holdings at the start of variable display, as shown in FIG. 30, and acquires random numbers for production to randomly select a scenario of a background image. I do. In the present embodiment, selectable production scenarios differ depending on the number of holdings. For example, when the number of holdings is 0 (random numbers that are displayed in a variable manner are not included in the special figure holding), eight production scenarios S01 to S08 are provided. One production scenario is selected from the above. For example, in the case of scenario S01, as shown in FIG. 31, the background image G50A is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 at the start of variable display (when the number of holdings is 0) ((A) in FIG. 31), By the time the variable display ends, the number of holdings increases by 1 (when the number of holdings is 1), the background image G50B is displayed ((B) of FIG. 31), and the number of holdings increases by 1 (when the number of holdings is 2). The background image G50C is displayed ((C) of FIG. 31), and when the number of holdings is further increased by 1 (when the number of holdings is 3), the background image G50D is displayed ((D) of FIG. 31).

In scenario S01, the background image changes each time the number of reservations increases, but depending on the scenario, there is a timing at which the background image is not changed even when the number of reservations increases. For example, in the case of scenario S02, the background image G50A is displayed at the start of variable display (when the number of holdings is 0), and when the number of holdings is increased by 1 (when the number of holdings is 1), the background image G50B is displayed (that is, The background image G50B is displayed when the number of holdings is increased by 1 (when the number of holdings is 2), and the background image G50C is displayed when the number of holdings is further increased by 1 (when the number of holdings is 3). To do. That is, the background image is not changed at the timing when the number of reservations is changed from 0 to 1, and the background image is changed at the timing when the number of reservations is changed. As a result, there is a game property of whether or not the background image changes due to the change in the number of holdings.

As shown in FIG. 30, when the number of reservations is 0, each effect scenario starts from the background image G50A and changes to another background image at the timing of the predetermined number of reservations. The change order of the background images is the order of the background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D. Depending on the effect scenario, when G50C is displayed without displaying G50B (scenarios S07 and S08) or without displaying G50C. There is a case where G50D is displayed in (Scenario S03, S05). In this way, the production scenario in which the display order is skipped has a lower selection ratio than the production scenario in which the display order is adhered to, and a change in skipping the display order does not easily occur. Therefore, when such a change occurs, a special feeling can be given to the player.

On the other hand, there is no case where the images are displayed in reverse order (for example, when the background image G50C is displayed after the background image G50C is displayed). Therefore, the background image G50D is not displayed unless the number of holdings is large, and the background image G50D is less likely to be displayed than other background images G50A and the like. In other words, the increase in the number of reservations gives the player the advantage of increasing the possibility of seeing a background image with few display opportunities.

When the number of holdings is one, one production scenario is selected from the six production scenarios S11 to S16, and when the number of holdings is two, four production scenarios of scenarios S21 to S24 are selected. When one effect scenario is selected from the inside and the number of holdings is three, one effect scenario is selected from the two effect scenarios of scenarios S31 to S32. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, there is an upper limit (4) for the number of holdings, and when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit, further change of the number of holdings does not occur. Is small in number.

Further, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit of 4, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E as the background image ((E) in FIG. 31). Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has four types of expectation suggestion background images G50E1, G50E2, G50E3, and G50E4 as the expectation suggestion background image G50E, and the number of holding is four as the upper limit. When reaching, the lottery is performed on the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a selection table of the expectation suggestive background image G50E as shown in FIG. 33, acquires random numbers for production, and performs lottery of the expectation suggestive background image G50E.

As shown in FIG. 33, the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E indicates the degree of expectation if the special design indicator 81 is expected to display a lost design at the end of the variable display (when the jackpot is not won). When the background images G50E1, G50E2, G50E3, and G50E4 have a higher selection rate in the order, and when the jackpot pattern is to be displayed at the end of the variation display (when the jackpot is won), the selection rate is high in the reverse order. Therefore, the expectation degree of the jackpot is high in the order of the expectation degree suggesting background images G50E1, G50E2, G50E3, and G50E4.

Since the background image may change each time the number of reserved characters in special figure 1 is increased in this way, the player is likely to continue the firing operation at least while the number of reserved characters can be increased. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 accumulates the number of reserved special maps 1 to the upper limit, thereby performing a notice effect of displaying an expectation suggesting background image G50E indicating the expectation of the special symbol that is currently displayed in a variable manner. As a result, the player is likely to be motivated to accumulate the number of holdings up to the upper limit, and the possibility that the player will continue the firing operation increases.

7-2. Change effect of the background image in the second mode In the second mode, a lottery is performed on the background image at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and each time the number of reservations changes, a background image is selected by lottery according to the number of reservations. A background image is displayed according to the lottery result. In this respect, the timing at which the background image changes in advance according to the effect scenario (the number of pending changes) is different from the first mode which is determined at the start of the variable display.

In the second mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 randomly selects the background image to be displayed first when the variable display of the special symbol is started. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a background image selection table according to the number of holdings at the start of variable display, as shown in FIG. .. In the present embodiment, the selectable background images differ depending on the number of reservations. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, one background image is selected from the background images G50A and G50B.

After that, when the number of holdings changes, the background image displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is again selected. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a background image selection table according to the currently displayed background image as shown in FIG. 35, and obtains random numbers for production to perform lottery of background images. For example, if the currently displayed background image is the background image G50A, the background image G50A is selected at a rate of 50%, the background image G50B is selected at a rate of 45%, and the background image G50C is selected at a rate of 5%. To be done. As shown in the background image selection table, the same background image as the current background image may be selected. In this case, the background image does not change. That is, even if the number of holdings changes, the background image does not necessarily change.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has premier background images G50AP, G50BP, G50CP, and G50DP corresponding to the background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D, respectively, and the background image when the number of holdings changes. May be won in the re-lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 35, if the currently displayed background image is the background image G50B, the background image G50B is selected at a rate of 50%, the premier background image G50BP is selected at a rate of 10%, and 35%. The background image G50C is selected at a ratio of, and the background image G50D is selected at a ratio of 5%. In this way, the premier background image may be displayed when the number of holdings changes, and the player's motivation to continue the firing operation can be increased. Even if the currently displayed background image is the premier background image G50BP, the background image is re-lotted at the same rate as the background image G50B.

Further, even in the second mode, similarly to the first mode, the background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D basically change in this order, and the reverse order thereof does not occur. Also, a slight change in the order of displaying the background images may occur (for example, if the currently displayed background image is the background image G50A, the background image G50C is selected at a rate of 5%). In the second embodiment, when the premier background image is displayed, the display order of the background images may be reversed (for example, if the currently displayed background image is the background image G50C, 5% of the background images are displayed). The premium background image G50AP is selected in proportion). As a result, the player can enjoy the change in the background image more.

Even in the second mode, similarly to the first mode, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit of 4, the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E is displayed as the background image. As a result, similarly to the first embodiment, the player is likely to be motivated to store the number of holdings up to the upper limit, and the player is more likely to continue the firing operation.

7-3. Background image change effect in the third mode In the third mode, the background image change effect is performed under a specific variable display condition, and even when the background image change effect is performed, from the start of the variable display of the special figure. Instead, the background image change effect is started after a predetermined timing. This is different from the first form and the second form in which the variable display condition and the start timing of the change effect of the background image are not limited.

Specifically, in the third mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a change effect of the background image when SP reach or L reach occurs based on the change pattern (see FIG. 13) of the change display of the special figure 1. , SP reach and L reach do not occur, the background image change effect is not performed. In other words, when the fluctuation time of Toku-zu 1 is longer than the threshold time (for example, 50000 ms), the change effect of the background image is performed, and when the fluctuation time of Toku-zu 1 is not longer than the threshold time, the change effect of the background image is changed. Not performed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 selects the background image by lottery at the start of the variable display of the special figure, but in the case of a variation pattern in which the variation time is short, the background image is not changed even if the number of holdings is changed during the variation display.

When the variation time of the special figure is short, the jackpot determination result is immediately displayed, and the variation display of the next special figure is started, so that the player is unlikely to stop the firing operation. Also, if the background image changes frequently, the background image may become accustomed to the change, which may make the player less entertaining or may give the player some trouble. Therefore, by performing the effect of changing the background image when the variation time of the special figure is long, it is possible to effectively give the player motivation for the shooting operation.

Further, if the change effect of the background image is started from the start of the variable display of the special figure, the player can predict that the SP reach (or L reach) will be developed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the change effect of the background image when the SP reach (or L reach) is developed. That is, if the number of holdings changes before the SP reach (or L reach) is developed (holding addition (1) in FIG. 37), the background image is not changed and the SP reach (or L reach) is developed. If the number of holdings changes later (holding addition (2) in FIG. 37), the background image may change. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to foresee the variation patterns, effects, and the like. Since the background image change effect is started at the timing when the SP reach (or L reach) is developed, the background image at the timing when the SP reach (or L reach) is developed is based on the number of holdings at that timing. Will be drawn by lot.

Then, for example, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit by the end of the fluctuation (holding addition (3) in FIG. 37), the expectation suggestive background image G50E is displayed. As a result, even during SP reach (or L reach), that is, while the production with a high expectation for the jackpot is being performed, the player has the motivation to accumulate the number of holdings up to the upper limit. It is likely to occur and the player is more likely to continue the firing operation.

In addition, in the third embodiment, when the variation time of the special figure 1 is not longer than the threshold time, the change effect of the background image is not performed. When the change of the background image interferes with the effect of the effect, such as continuous effect of effect, the effect of changing the background image may not be performed.

7-4. Background image change effect in the fourth mode In the fourth mode, whether or not the background image change effect is performed is determined according to the effect scenario even with a variable display pattern for SP reach or L reach. In this respect, a variable display pattern for SP reach or L reach is different from the third mode in which a background image change effect is performed.

In the fourth mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a background image scenario group for switching the background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D shown in the first mode and the like, and another background image on the display unit of the image display device 50. There are a plurality of background image scenario groups displayed on 50a. In the present embodiment, as a scenario for SP reach, a scenario using background images G50A, G50B, G50C, and G50D (switching background image groups that image the ground, see FIG. 31) is SP reach scenario SS01, and another SP reach scenario. There are SP reach scenario SS02 (switching background image groups that image the universe) and SP reach scenario SS03 (switching background image groups that image the ground floor). Similarly, as L-reach scenarios, L-reach scenario SL01 (switching background image groups that image the ground), L-reach scenario SL02 (switching background image groups that image the universe), and L-reach scenario SL03 (image of the underground) Switching the background image group).

Then, when the variable display pattern of the special figure is a variable display pattern for performing SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 selects one SP reach scenario from among SP reach scenarios SS01, SS02, SS03, as shown in FIG. 38. Is drawn. Further, when the variable display pattern of the special figure is the variable display pattern for performing the L reach, as shown in FIG. 39, one L reach scenario is selected from the L reach scenarios SL01, SL02, SL03 by lottery. ..

When the SP reach scenario SS01 or the L reach scenario SL01 is selected, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 selects the background image to be displayed first by a lottery, displays the selected background image, and changes the background image. To start. That is, when one of the background image groups that image the ground is displayed as the background image, the change effect of the background image is started. On the other hand, when any one other than the SP reach scenario SS01 and the L reach scenario SL01 is selected, the background image to be displayed first is selected by lottery, and the selected background image is displayed, but the effect of changing the background image is not started. In other words, when a background image other than the background image group that images the ground is displayed as the background image, the change effect of the background image is not started. In this way, by determining whether or not to perform the background image change effect by a lottery, a special feeling is given to the background image change effect, and in the case of performing the background image change effect, the player performs the firing operation. Can be given a desire to continue.

7-5. Background image change effect in the fifth mode In the fifth mode, the selection lottery of the background image including the expectation degree suggestive background image G50E is performed every time the number of holding changes. This is different from other forms in which the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E is performed only with the upper limit value of the number of reservations.

In the fifth mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 randomly selects the background image to be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 at the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the change in the number of holdings. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a background image selection table according to the current number of holdings, as shown in FIG. 40, and acquires a random number for presentation to perform a lottery of background images.

In the fifth embodiment, a normal background image is set according to the number of reservations. When the number of reservations is 0, the background image G50A, when the number of reservations is 1, the background image G50B, and the number of reservations is 2 In the case of, the background image G50C, the number of holdings is 3, the background image G50D, and when the number of holdings is 4, it is the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E. Then, in the background image lottery, one of the normal background image and the expectation suggestive background image G50E is selected. In the present embodiment, when the number of reservations is 0, a normal background image is selected at a rate of 100%, and when the number of reservations is 4, an expected degree suggesting background image G50E is selected at a rate of 100%, In other cases, the larger the number of holdings, the easier it is to select the expected degree suggesting background image G50E.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the selection ratio of the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E when the jackpot is won varies depending on the number of holdings, as shown in FIG. That is, in the fifth mode, when the jackpot is won, the expectation suggestive background image G50E having a higher expectation is more likely to be displayed as the number of holdings is larger, and the larger the number of holdings is, the more the image display device 50 is. The reliability of the expectation suggestive background image G50E displayed on the display unit 50a is high. Therefore, the player is likely to be motivated to accumulate the number of holdings to the upper limit, and the possibility that the player will continue the firing operation increases.

8. Effect of Embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first to third forms), even if the number of holdings at the predetermined timing at the start of the variable display or during the variable display is the first value. After that, the background image may change by increasing the number of reservations and setting the number of reservations to the second value. As a result, the entertainment of the effect is improved, and the player can be motivated to increase the number of holdings. As a result, it can be expected that the player will continue the firing operation even after the advance notice effect indicating that the possibility of winning the jackpot is high.

The present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention. Therefore, naturally, the present invention can be variously improved and modified without departing from the scope of the invention. Further, in the above-described flowchart, the processing in arbitrary plural steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict.

Moreover, the contents of the effect can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, instead of an image display effect using the image display device 50, an effect that suggests winning of the winning opening through the operation of the structure may be used. The structure in this case may be, for example, an electric movable object that is driven by a prize detection by a sensor, or a non-electric movable object that operates by receiving a load from a winning game ball ( For example, it may be a so-called windmill.

Further, in the above-described form, the game machine is determined to be shifted to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but based on the passage of a so-called V certain machine (specific area 16 (V area) in the special winning opening) It may be configured as a gaming machine which is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the above-described embodiment, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state, the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state until the next big hit game starts (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine or a honey monotype game machine. That is, the invention described in this specification can be suitably applied to game machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

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 another ball game machine 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. It may be configured with a pattern other than three such as one. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. 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 stored in the pending storage unit.

Further, in the embodiment, while one of the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 is being performed, the other is not performed, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. You may comprise so that a display may be performed in parallel.

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 production according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Thus, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, but 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.

Further, in the embodiment, the start timing of the change effect of the background image (the start timing of the period in which the background image may change due to the increase in the number of holdings) is set at the start of the variable display of the special figure or the SP reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, at the end of N reach or after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of variable display of the special map. Also, during the execution period of the background image change effect (during the period when the background image may change due to the increase in the number of holdings), an image indicating that is displayed, and the player continues the firing operation. You may be prompted to do so.

Further, in the embodiment, when the upper limit value of the number of holdings is reached, the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E that indicates the expectation degree of the jackpot is displayed. However, instead of the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E, the premier background image is displayed. Alternatively, a background image with few display opportunities such as a set value suggesting image suggesting the current set value may be displayed. Further, when the timing at which the upper limit of the number of holdings is reached is before the development of SP reach, and when the background image change effect is performed even before the development of SP reach, a background screen indicating the degree of expectation of the development of SP reach is displayed. You may.

Further, in the embodiment, when the upper limit of the number of holdings is reached, the expectation suggesting background image G50E that indicates the expectation of the jackpot is displayed. However, instead of the expectation suggesting background image G50E, the player A desired background image selected in advance before the game may be displayed. For example, images of a plurality of characters may be prepared, the player may select and store a desired character in advance, and when the number of reserved characters reaches the upper limit, a background image including the selected characters may be displayed.

Further, in the embodiment, when the upper limit of the number of holdings is reached, the expectation degree suggesting background image G50E that indicates the degree of expectation of the jackpot is displayed. However, when the upper limit of the number of holdings is reached, the degree of expectation is not always required. The suggestion background image G50E does not have to be displayed, and when the upper limit of the number of holdings is reached, whether or not to display the expectation suggestion background image G50E may be determined by lottery. By providing the background image G50E indicating the degree of expectation even when it is not displayed, the entertainingness of the effect is further enhanced.

Further, the stop of the player's launching operation is likely to occur when a notice production indicating that the jackpot is highly likely to be won is performed. Therefore, when the icon TA or the hold icon HA shows a mode different from the normal display mode as the notice effect, that is, when the reliability of the jackpot is higher than the normal hold icon HA, the normal display mode is displayed. Compared with the display mode, it is preferable that the change effect of the background image in the embodiment is easily generated. For example, when the icon TA indicating the reliability of the jackpot for the variable display in the variable display is in the normal display mode, the background image change effect of the embodiment is not performed, and the icon TA is different from the normal mode. In addition, the background image change effect of the embodiment may be performed in some cases.

Note that a control method for realizing the functions of the above-mentioned gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium that stores the computer program are also novel and useful.

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

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the first aspect of the present invention is numerical information (based on the relationship between Toku-zu 1) acquired based on entering a predetermined entrance (first starting opening 11 and second starting opening 12). Random number, special figure 2 relation random number) win/win determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S106) for making a jackpot win/loss determination, and a special symbol showing the result of the win/loss determination are variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. After that, the special symbol display means (special figure display 81) that is stopped and displayed, and the storage means (special figure hold) for storing the numerical information before the hit determination in the hit determination means as a predetermined value as the upper limit number The storage unit 105) and the rendering means (the image display device 50, the rendering control microcomputer 121) are provided, and the rendering means is at a predetermined timing (SP reach development) at or after the start of variable display of the special symbol. When the L reach is developed), the first background image can be displayed when the number of holdings, which is the number of the numerical information stored in the storage unit, is the first value, and the first background image can be displayed. After the background image is displayed, during the variable display of the special symbol, the second background image may be displayed when the number of holdings changes to a second value.

In the conventional production for continuing the firing operation, for example, it is a notice production after the number of holdings reaches the upper limit, and it is difficult for the player, and it may be difficult to generate the motivation to continue the firing operation. Therefore, it is highly possible that the player will stop the firing operation before the number of holdings reaches the upper limit. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the background image can be changed by increasing the number of reservations thereafter even if the number of reservations at the start of the variable display of the special figure or at a predetermined timing during the variable display is the first value. As a result, the interest of the player is improved, and the player can be motivated to increase the number of holdings to at least the second value. As a result, it can be expected that the player will continue the firing operation even after the advance notice effect indicating that the possibility of winning the jackpot is high.

In addition, the production means, after displaying the first background image, may display a different background image each time the number of holdings changes during the variable display of the special symbol (the scenario of the first mode). S01). Since the background image changes each time the number of holdings changes, the interest in changing the number of holdings is enhanced, and the player can be motivated to increase the number of holdings.

In addition, the production means, after displaying the first background image, it is preferable that the background image may change each time the number of holdings changes during the variable display of the special symbol (second one). form). By drawing lots of background images each time the number of holdings changes, or by changing the background image appropriately according to the scenario, avoiding excessive effect that seems to be annoying and motivation to increase the number of holdings Can be given to the player.

The fluctuation time includes a first fluctuation time (a fluctuation pattern that does not include SP reach and L reach) and a second fluctuation time (a fluctuation pattern that includes SP reach or L reach) that is longer than the first fluctuation time. Pattern), and the rendering means is triggered by a change in the number of holdings to the second value on condition that the variation time is the second variation time. It may be preferable to display an image (third mode). When the fluctuation time is short, the result of winning the jackpot is displayed immediately, and the player is unlikely to stop the firing operation. In addition, the player may be bothered. Therefore, by changing the background image when the variation time is long, a more effective effect can be obtained.

Further, the effect means may display an image (expectation degree suggesting background image G50E) indicating the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot for the special symbol that is being variably displayed, as the second background image. The player's motivation for the firing operation can be increased by indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot for the special figure in the variable display.

Further, there are a plurality of types of the second background image, and the rendering means displays the second background such that the greater the current number of holdings, the higher the reliability of the jackpot win/fail result. It is advisable to select the type of image (fifth form). The greater the number of holdings, the higher the reliability of the jackpot shown by the background image, and thus the player can be motivated to increase the number of holdings.

Further, the production means can display the second background image when the number of holdings is the second value, and when the number of holdings is other than the second value, the second is triggered by a change in the number of holdings. The background image of is not displayed. By displaying the special image only at the timing of the second value, the player's motivation for the firing operation can be further increased up to the second value.

The second value may be the upper limit number that can be stored in the storage unit. By changing the upper limit of the number of holdings, the player's motivation for the firing operation can be maintained until the number of holdings reaches the upper limit.

PY1 Pachinko gaming machine 50 Image display device 50a Display part G50A Background image G50E Expectation degree suggesting background image

Claims (8)

A win/fail judgment means for judging whether or not the jackpot is hit using the numerical information acquired based on the entrance into the predetermined entrance,
A special symbol indicating the result of the winning/absence determination, a special symbol display means for stop-displaying after variably displaying for a predetermined variation time,
Storage means for storing the numerical value information before performing the hit determination in the hit determination means, a predetermined value as an upper limit number,
And means of directing
Equipped with
The production means is
At the start of the variable display of the special symbol or at a predetermined timing after the start, when the number of holdings, which is the number of the numerical information stored in the storage unit, is the first value, the first background image is displayed. Can be displayed,
After displaying the first background image, during the variable display of the special symbol, the second background image may be displayed in response to the change in the number of holdings to the second value,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production means is
After displaying the first background image, a different background image is displayed each time the number of holdings changes during the variable display of the special symbol.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production means is
After displaying the first background image, during the variable display of the special symbol, the background image may change every time the number of holding changes.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 3,
The fluctuation time includes a first fluctuation time and a second fluctuation time longer than the first fluctuation time,
The production means is
The second background image may be displayed on the condition that the holding number is changed to the second value, on condition that the changing time is the second changing time.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production means is
As the second background image, an image showing the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot with respect to the special symbol that is being variably displayed is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 5,
There are multiple types of the second background image,
The production means is
The type of the second background image to be displayed is selected so that the greater the number of currently held numbers is, the higher the reliability of the jackpot win result is.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The production means is
The second background image can be displayed when the holding number is the second value, and when the holding number is other than the second value, the second background image is displayed triggered by the change of the holding number. Absent,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The second value is the upper limit number that can be stored in the storage means,
A gaming machine characterized by that.