JP2020156732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform reproduction time display G60 (progress display) that progresses as time passes. The Pachinko game machine PY1 executes normal specific performance (story ready-to-win, battle ready-to-win) that has a player expect an occurrence of a jackpot game state (a special game state) advantageous to the player when the reproduction time display G60 is progressed to a specific mode (00:59). When the reproduction time display G60 is progressed to a special mode (01:09) ahead of the specific mode (00:59), special specific performance (solidarity ready-to-win) higher in jackpot expectation degree than the normal specific performance is executed; when the reproduction time display G60 is ended before the specific mode starts, performance suggesting failure is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into the starting port, and based on the result of the determination. , It is controlled to the gaming state which is advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, a progress display that progresses at a constant speed from an initial value (3 seconds) to a final value (0 seconds) may be performed according to the passage of time. Then, when the progress display progresses to the final value, it is expected that the player will be in an advantageous gaming state by performing a predetermined effect such as a character falling effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-000140

However, in recent years, since there are many gaming machines capable of performing the progress display as described in Patent Document 1, it may be uninteresting to simply perform the progress display. There was room for improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Judgment means for determining whether to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
Based on the result of the determination, the game state control means for controlling the special game state and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a progress display that progresses over time,
When the progress display becomes a specific mode, it is possible to execute a normal specific effect that is expected to be in the special gaming state.
When the progress display is advanced to a special mode prior to the specific mode, it is possible to execute a special specific effect having a higher expectation of becoming the special game state than the normal specific effect.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the progress display is terminated before the specific mode is reached, an effect suggesting that the special gaming state is not reached is executed.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd big prize apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary 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 normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special Figure 1 This is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. This is a jackpot game control table related to the feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows a concrete example of a story reach. It is a figure which shows a specific example of a battle reach. It is a figure which shows a concrete example of the joint fighting reach. It is a figure which shows the production flow at the time of performing a disc fanning effect and a disc notice effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the detailed structure of a disc notice production. It is a lottery table with a disc fanning effect. It is a lottery table for the disc notice production. It is a lottery table of the progress mode of the disc notice production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a disk fanning effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a disk notice production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a disk notice effect, and is the figure which shows the effect development following FIG. 39 (D). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the case where a disc notice effect is reproduced beyond the final stage. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the case where fast forward is performed in a disk notice production.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

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

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch the game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launch device 72 described later to be driven by the launch solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

A first input device (hereinafter, "normal button") 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 with respect to the upper plate 34. Further, in the right decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. ..

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of 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 numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall surface portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner side wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 6. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the general winning port 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning port 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route for appropriately guiding to the second prize opening 15 and the like is constructed. The starting ports such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as the entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

A center frame (center decorative body) 61 for decorating the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided near the center of the game area 6. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

Further, in the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second start winning device 11D which enables or makes it impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting port 11 of the game ball is a lottery for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". It is also called) and the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an actuable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when it is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. 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 port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for the second starting port 12 of the game ball is a lottery for the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". It is also called) and the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When a game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

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 an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general figures") (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as "general figure lottery") and variable display of ordinary symbols. It has become. When the auxiliary game is executed, the electric chew 12D is released. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a first large winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first large winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that normally closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second large winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second large winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an actuable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize 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 large winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second large winning opening sensor 15a that can detect a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward is provided. Has been done.

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 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 for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state of hindering the passage of the game ball to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize 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 swings in the second state (passage allowed state: front view of FIG. 3B) that allows the passage (entry) of the specific region 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 area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large winning devices such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device. Further, although the first big prize device 14D and the second big prize device 15D are provided, only the first big prize device 14D may be used or only the second big prize device 15D may be used depending on the playability. It is possible to use. In addition, when it is configured to use only the 1st prize-winning device 14D, the processing related to the 2nd prize-winning device 15D is not performed, and when it is configured to use only the 2nd prize-winning device 15D, it is assumed. , It is assumed that the processing related to the first prize winning device 14D is not performed.

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

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning port 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, and the first major winning port 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second large winning opening 15.

In addition, the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the lower left side (the portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the display 8 displays the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure variably. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, on the indicators 8, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later, Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 holds (U2: the number of holds of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure or a special symbol, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big prize opening (first big winning opening 14 and second big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed. The game state in which the jackpot game is performed is called the jackpot game state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs 1, 2, 5 and 6 from the left. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost symbol composed of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers".

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the regular map informs the result of the regular map lottery. In the variable display of the normal figure, the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed normal figure (stop-shaped figure, the normal figure derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display) is one normal figure selected from a plurality of types of normal-shaped figures by the lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a hit symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. ..

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a hit, the general drawing display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a lost pattern consisting of lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the normal map is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (4 in this embodiment) is set for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. The upper limit of the number of reserved figures can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a "normal symbol-related random number". Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure holding indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special drawing holding indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The production unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, “upboard movable device”) 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, “underboard movable device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or one composed of an EL (Electroluminescence) display, if it is possible to display an image. You may.

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

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves (descends) downward, and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves (rises) upward. To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies electric power to the gaming 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 the electric power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming 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 disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

Further, the main control board 100 causes the game CPU 102 to clear the information stored in the game I / O (Output / Output) port portion 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104. RAM clear switch 119 for this purpose 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 by various sensors are input to the main control board 100. Further, the main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

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

The first start port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in 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 large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large 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 corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first grand prize opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first grand prize device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold indicator 83) are connected to the main control board 100. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as a prepaid card 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 launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. , Pay out the ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. 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, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information 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 of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

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

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

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC139 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 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) 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 is an image display device 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. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of 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 and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops 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 expanded image data is appropriately combined and the 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 group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 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. 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 substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, 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, various switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 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 or the like.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55 m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56 m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58 m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from 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 on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. It should be noted that each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general one for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features 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, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration in which another table is shown in the explanation of "features" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missed normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, passing the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal figure when the normal figure start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (lottery for the normal figure, variable display of the normal figure, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the random numbers related to ordinary symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers for collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value (ordinary symbol random number value) of the normal symbol random number is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

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

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each stopped normal map. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. Regarding the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

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

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 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 only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as a “short open auxiliary game”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as a "long open auxiliary game". The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special drawing 1. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

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

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

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied, and the relevant Various determinations are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

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

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

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

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number judgment value (big hit symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type to 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second starting port 12 are used to determine the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to make the fractions different.

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

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. It is not necessary to divide the reach determination table for each game state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the acquired reach random numbers according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach" and "without reach (does not generate reach)". This is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to obtain a variable display fluctuation pattern of the special figure (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment). It is a judgment for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. The special figure fluctuation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number of them can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, a starting port where a prize is made that causes the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. (1st starting port 11 / 2nd starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used at the time of the operation. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure used in the time saving state. There is one variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for time saving). It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the number of special figure pending. Specifically, when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12. It is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure variation effect with the special figure variation pattern.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. is there. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". Then, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern that is called is called "L loss fluctuation", and among the losses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation) in which the fluctuation times differ from each other. Further, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to, they are referred to as SP fluctuation or SP reach fluctuation.

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. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting port). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. And there is. Since the first start port 11 is a start port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 1, the first look-ahead determination table can also be called the special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. Further, since the second start port 12 is a start port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second look-ahead determination table can also be called the special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12).

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

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins 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 round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first (first) round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 round (10R)".

The elements that make up such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (first big winning opening 14 and second big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). There is. After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. Then, in the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, Will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 and 15 elapses. However, the round game is ended.

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

In addition, the number of times and the time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration in which the non-used large winning opening is not provided. May be. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be performed may be a plurality of types or one type.

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain 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. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball 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 controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and Due to the relationship with 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, by combining a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and an opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering the 16. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operating mode is shown in the description of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the operating mode is adopted in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to enter any of the "big hit gaming states". 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", and "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 the "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a high probability 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 turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol is predetermined according to the playability 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 game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to have a shorter normal map fluctuation time than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the collision is determined to be a hit 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 as compared with the non-time-saving state, and the game ball is likely to win a prize frequently to the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. 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 power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned 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 jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

In the time-saving state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

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

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division (or a higher-level conceptual attribute) of the production. 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 the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effect 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". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the standby state is in the state where the special figure variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in ―3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G104 for normal night use) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is one without winning a big hit. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. 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 first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal second stage effect mode, the reach type is selected. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probability variation second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according 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 performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. 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 variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

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

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is substantially evenly divided into three in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the 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 is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

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

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the special symbol is waiting for the variable display, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. Decelerate to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and 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 suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach lost stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to as "non-reach lost stitches". It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach lost eyes". How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each of the effects that make up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5,4,5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). 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. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a jackpot.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only production is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display unit is as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1). At 50a, a production that suggests a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes that suggest a big hit. Stop display with (so-called doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, and the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. In addition, 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 judgment is "miss", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 20% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach B. 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. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, 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. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4, and each of the hold icon display areas 50d is composed of a special figure 1 hold number or a special figure 2 hold number. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), 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 same icon TA (also referred to as the hold icon TA) as the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. In addition, as the icon TA, an icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed.

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

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. In the hold effect, it is possible to notify 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 start port 11 when the number of special figures 1 held is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). The 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 notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

4-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 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. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the movable device to be operated in the movable body effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect. The movable body production is also called a movable body drive production.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, an effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (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. (Image G33 with remaining operation valid period) and the like. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of an operation means (operation unit) such as a special button 41 or a normal button 40 is also referred to as an operation instruction effect. In the operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the normal button 40, an operation promotion image including an image imitating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image showing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an image showing the operation validity period is displayed. It is displayed on the part 50a.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20C. May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called ghost effect. Such a look-ahead effect of displaying the hold icon HA and the icon TA in a special mode (“☆” in this form) instead of the normal mode (“〇” in this form) is called a hold change effect. In addition, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display. In the present embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but only the hold icon HA may be displayed and the icon TA may not be displayed. Further, the timing of performing the hold display of the special mode in the hold change effect may be the time when the start winning prize that triggers the hold display occurs, or the shift display of the hold display (the display area of the hold icon HA). It may be (when it is changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure change corresponding to the hold display (when it is displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of hold display.

The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of the look-ahead effect other than the hold change effect include a so-called continuous notice.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 24. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

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

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. 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 of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. 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 including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The random number counter value update process 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 the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 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 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 23. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game is performed using the second special winning device 15D. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant operation from the power-on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball 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 to 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 processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

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

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

In the gate sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing 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 the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 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 acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers and the first look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command representing 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 first look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor that includes a first start winning command that represents the result.

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal diagram and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the collision detection and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation processing, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the running normal map is started. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal figure is started. Determine if it exists. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is used. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , A big hit, or a big hit determination to determine whether it is a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command indicating the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating 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 specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 is determined. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is associated with information about being special figure 2, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information about the result of reach determination, and special figure 2 variation pattern. Information such as special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , A big hit, or a big hit determination to determine whether it is a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command indicating the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating 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 specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (the number of special figure 1 hold) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with information regarding the special figure 1, information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information regarding the result of the reach determination, and special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is specially characterized. FIG. 1 Clear from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is prioritized, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done. That is, when the special figure 2 hold is held, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 hold is held. The variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the order of winning, or may be configured to be performed at the same time.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the special symbol display 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol and stops and displays the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game shifts to the jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 hold and the number of special figure 1 hold are "0", it indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according 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 status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the high-probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the time-saving state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, interrupts are disabled (S4002) and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects by operation). To execute). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other advance notice effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (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 various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This receive interrupt process is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), and the watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by a player such as a normal button detection switch 40a or a special button detection switch 41a is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. 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 panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect is performed in which the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at predetermined timings based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and 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 output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that it has received the special figure variation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception process based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), a sub-variation pattern for SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation production start corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. The special figure fluctuation effect is realized. The flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called advance notice effect accompanying the change.

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the disc notice production performed before the SP reach (story reach, battle reach, joint battle reach).

First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 1" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on winning the first start port 11). Any of "design 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 is either "big hit symbol 3" or "big hit symbol 4" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning the second starting port 12). It is possible to decide. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first prize is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big winning opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which winning the first big winning opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is eight.

In addition, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is decided and the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is decided, the round game is played 16 times. Will be done. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

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

Next, a game state in which the game control microcomputer 101 can be controlled will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the game state after the jackpot game regardless of which of the jackpot games "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state (high base state). Further, when any of the big hit games of "big hit game 1" and "big hit game 3" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 3" is executed. When any of the jackpot games of "Game 4" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", it is controlled to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", it is controlled. It is controlled to a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high-probability high-base game state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times (predetermined upper limit number of executions).

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

It should be noted that the jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Further, the "high-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the normal probability states. In the present specification, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state or a special gaming state.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number. The variation pattern of the special figure 1 is determined based on. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination, the special figure may be "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2". As one fluctuation pattern, any one of "THP001" to "THP004" can be determined. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The fractionation rate is as shown in FIG. The distribution rate (selection ratio) of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. This also applies to special figure fluctuation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP004".

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", "THP011" to "THP014" are used as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. It is possible to determine either.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", "THP021" and "THP022" are used as special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. , "THP023", any of the three types can be determined. Which of these three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reserved. When the number of special figure 1 reserved is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, and when the number of special figure 1 reserved is 3 to 4, the special figure variation It is easy to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively short time.

Here, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP001" is a joint fight reach jackpot fluctuation in which a joint fight reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP011" is a joint fight reach loss fluctuation in which a joint fight reach is performed. is there. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP002" is a battle reach jackpot fluctuation in which a battle reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP012" is a battle reach loss fluctuation in which a battle reach is performed. .. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP003" is a story reach jackpot fluctuation in which story reach (a type of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP013" is a story reach loss fluctuation in which story reach is performed. .. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP004" is an N jackpot fluctuation in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach but the SP reach is not performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP014" is the effect symbol EZ1, It is an N loss fluctuation in which EZ2 and EZ3 reach, but SP reach is not performed.

The battle reach and story reach are examples of specific effects and are also examples of second effects. The joint fight reach may be included in the specific effect, or may be included in the second effect. Further, the story reach is an example of the first specific effect, and the battle reach is an example of the second specific effect. In addition, the joint battle reach is an example of a special specific production. In addition, story reach and battle reach are examples of ordinary specific effects.

The story reach is a production that displays a story related to the main character, and finally branches into a success production that leads to a good ending or a failure production that does not lead to a good ending (see FIG. 30). In the battle reach, the main character and the enemy character battle, and finally, the main character wins the victory effect (an example of a success effect), or the main character loses the defeat effect (an example of a failure effect). ) (See FIG. 31). In the joint battle reach, the main character and his / her ally character cooperate to challenge the battle with the enemy character, and finally, the main character wins the victory production (an example of success production), or the main character loses. This is a production that branches into a defeat production (an example of a failure production) (see FIG. 32). In any of the reach productions (joint battle reach, battle reach, story reach), the success production is a production that suggests a big hit, and the failure production is a production that suggests a loss. The joint battle reach, battle reach, and story reach will be described in detail later.

The special figure 1 variation pattern “THP021” shown in FIG. 29 is a “normal A loss variation” in which the variation effect ends in 10 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and “THP022” is the effect. The fluctuation effect of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is completed in 7 seconds without reaching the reach. In "THP023", the variation effect is performed without the effects symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching the reach. It is a "normal C loss fluctuation" that ends in 4 seconds. Note that the reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state) is obtained.

Next, among the main effects (normal variation, N reach, story reach, battle reach, joint battle reach) that compose the special figure fluctuation effect in the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern, the story reach, battle reach, and joint battle reach are described in detail. explain. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. It is possible to perform an effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, an operation effect using an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

<Story reach>
Story reach is a reach production that shows a story about the work that is the motif of this pachinko machine PY1. In story reach, there is a winning branch, and the story branches into a success production with a good end ending or a failure production with a story ending with a bad end (see FIG. 30). Successful production in story reach functions as a production that suggests that the player has won a big hit. The failure effect in story reach functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot.

<Battle Reach>
Battle reach is a reach production in which the main character and the enemy character battle. The battle reach has a winning branch, and branches into a success effect in which the main character wins the enemy character (victory effect) or a failure effect in which the main character loses to the enemy character (defeat effect) (see FIG. 31). The success production functions as a production suggesting that the player has won a big hit, similar to the success production in the story reach. The failure effect, like the failure effect in story reach, functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won a big hit.

<Co-op reach>
The joint battle reach is a reach production in which the main character collaborates with the ally character to battle with the enemy character. The joint battle reach has a winning branch, and branches into a success effect in which the main character wins the enemy character (winning effect) or a failure effect in which the main character loses to the enemy character (defeat effect) (see FIG. 32). The success production functions as a production that suggests that the player has won a big hit, similar to the success production in story reach and battle reach. The failure effect, like the failure effect in story reach and battle reach, functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won a big hit.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, when a jackpot is won (in the case of a jackpot fluctuation), the joint battle reach is easier to be executed than the battle reach and the story reach, and the battle reach and the story reach have the same ratio. Is executed by. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss fluctuation), story reach is more easily executed than battle reach and joint battle reach, and battle reach is easier to be executed than joint battle reach. That is, in this form, the joint battle reach is a reach production with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the battle reach and the story reach, and the battle reach is a reach production with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the story reach. In particular, the joint battle reach is rarely executed in the case of a loss, so it is a reach production with extremely high expectations for big hits. In addition, in the winning branch in various SP reach (story reach, battle reach, joint battle reach), an operation effect for operating the operation unit (normal button 40 or special button 41) may be performed.

Here, in this embodiment, the advance notice effect is executed before the joint battle reach, the battle reach, the story reach, and the N reach (see the column of "Production flow of special figure variation effect" in FIG. 29). ). The advance notice production is a production that makes people expect the establishment of reach and suggests the degree of expectation (big hit expectation) that the jackpot game will be executed. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute various types of advance notice effects, and the characteristic effect is the disc advance notice effect (corresponding to the first effect) for reproducing the disc. In the following, the configuration related to the execution of the disc notice effect will be described in detail.

FIG. 33 is an effect flow related to the execution of the disc notice effect. As shown in FIG. 33, the disc advance notice effect is executed after the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and then the disc fanning effect of the successful mode is performed. The disc fanning effect is an effect that incites the execution of the disc notice effect, and is a production that branches into a success mode that suggests that the disc notice effect is executed and a failure mode that suggests that the disc notice effect is not executed. is there. When the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is executed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the non-reach lost eyes (non-reach loose eyes) suggesting the loss, and the disc advance notice effect is not executed.

There are four parts in the disc preview production: early stage, middle stage, final stage, and extension. The execution patterns of the disc notice production include a pattern that ends in the early stage (a pattern that is executed only in the early stage), a pattern that is executed from the early stage to the final stage and ends (a pattern in which the early stage, the middle stage, and the final stage are executed). There is a pattern in which an extension part is executed after being executed from the beginning to the end (a pattern in which the beginning, middle, end, and extension are executed). The pattern that ends in the early stages is called the Gase pattern. A pattern that is executed from the beginning to the end and ends is called a normal pattern. In addition, a pattern in which an extension part is executed after being executed from the beginning to the end is called a special pattern.

When the disc notice effect ends in the early stage (when the Gase pattern is executed), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the loss (more specifically, the reach loss). On the other hand, when the disc notice effect is executed until the end (when the normal pattern is executed) or when the disc notice effect is executed until the extension (when the special pattern is executed), the development effect SP reach is executed after (movable body production). As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the normal pattern is executed, the battle reach or the story reach is executed as the SP reach, and when the special pattern is executed, the joint battle reach is executed as the SP reach. Will be done.

Next, a specific configuration of the disc notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 34. The disc notice production is a production that reproduces a disc that records the growth of the main character (see FIGS. 39 to 41), and as described above, the disc notice production has four parts: early stage, middle stage, final stage, and extension. There is. As shown in FIG. 34, the early part is composed of a "birth" part and a "toddler walking" part. The middle part is composed of a "sword toy" part, a "training (boy)" part, and a "training (youth)" part. In addition, the final part is composed of the "knight" part. In addition, the extension part is composed of the "special training (knight)" part.

The "birth" part consists of a video of the newborn hero character (see FIG. 39 (A)). This part is a part in which the playback time display G60 suggesting the progress of the disc notice effect is from "00:00" to "00:09". In addition, the "toddler walk" part is composed of a moving image of the main character of the toddler walk (see FIG. 39 (B)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "00:10" to "00:19".

In addition, the "sword toy" part is composed of a video of a childhood hero character who is interested in sword toys (see FIG. 39 (C)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "00:20" to "00:29". In addition, the "training (boy)" part is composed of a video of the boy's main character practicing swordsmanship (see FIG. 39 (D)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "00:30" to "00:39". In addition, the "training (youth)" part is composed of a video in which the main character of the youth is devoted to training in swordsmanship (see FIG. 40 (A)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "00:40" to "00:49".

In addition, the "knight" part is composed of a video of the main character who has become able to transform into a knight wearing armor after training (see FIGS. 40 (B) and 40 (C)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "00:50" to "00:59".

In addition, the "special training (knight)" part is composed of a video in which the main character who has transformed into a knight wearing armor is performing special training (see FIGS. 41 (A) and 41 (B)). This part is a part in which the reproduction time display G60 is from "01:00" to "01:09".

Here, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may perform the disc advance notice effect at a special progress speed faster than the normal progress speed. Specifically, the disc notice effect is performed at a normal progress speed until the playback time display G60 reaches "00:15", and then at a special progress speed until the playback time display G60 reaches "00:52". From "00:52", the normal progress speed is performed again. As a result, the disc is normally played during the period of the playback time display G60 from "0:00" to "00:14", and the disc is fast-forwarded during the period of "00:15" to "00:51". During the period after "00:52", the disc appears to be played normally (see FIG. 42). In addition, the progress mode which reproduces at a normal progress speed is called a normal progress mode, and the progress mode which reproduces at a special progress speed is called a special progress mode. The fast-forwarding period is called the fast-forwarding period. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the disc notice effect until the end stage (when the playback time display G60 is executed until "00:59") and when it is executed until the extension (the playback time display G60 is "01:09"). When it is executed until it becomes "), the disc notice effect may be executed in a special progress mode.

Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding the execution of the disk advance notice effect will be described. When it is determined in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is being received, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception process. In this variation start command reception processing, first, the variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and then the advance notice effect selection process is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. Then, in the advance notice effect selection process, the advance notice effect (disc advance notice effect, disc fanning effect, and other advance notice effects) to be performed in association with the change effect is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. The information of the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and is included in the advance notice effect start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the advance notice effect start command displays the image of the designated advance notice effect on the display unit 50a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice effect based on the information of the advance notice effect stored in the effect RAM 124. Control as appropriate.

First, a lottery for executing the disc fanning effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. The execution lottery for the disc fanning effect is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 35. As shown in FIG. 35, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "co-op reach jackpot fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 is a successful mode of disk fanning. The effect is selected at a rate of 50%, and the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is not selected. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected. As another notice effect, a known notice effect such as a chance-up notice or a step-up notice can be adopted. This also applies to special figure fluctuation patterns other than "joint battle reach jackpot fluctuation".

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "battle reach jackpot fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode by 35%. It is selected by the ratio, and the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is not selected. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "story reach jackpot fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode by 35%. It is selected by the ratio, and the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is not selected. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N jackpot variation", the disc fanning effect of the success mode is also the disk of the failure mode. There is no need to select a fanning effect. In the case of N jackpot fluctuation, another notice effect shall be selected.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "co-op reach loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode at a rate of 40%. Select with, and do not select the disc fanning effect of the failure mode. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "battle reach loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode at a rate of 25%. Select with, and do not select the disc fanning effect of the failure mode. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "story reach loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode at a rate of 25%. Select with, and do not select the disc fanning effect of the failure mode. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 produces a disc fanning effect of a successful mode at a rate of 20%. Select with, and do not select the disc fanning effect of the failure mode. If the successful disc fanning effect is not selected, another notice effect shall be selected.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "normal A loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a disc fanning effect of 10% in the failure mode. Select by ratio, and do not select the disc fanning effect of the successful mode. If the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is not selected, another notice effect may be selected.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the disc fanning effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation in which the SP reach (combat reach, battle reach, story reach) is executed, the fluctuation may be a jackpot fluctuation or a loss fluctuation. Be sure to perform a successful disc fanning effect. In addition, when the disc fanning effect is executed in the N loss fluctuation, the disc fanning effect of the successful mode is always executed. On the other hand, when the disc fanning effect is normally executed in the A loss fluctuation, the disc fanning effect in the failure mode is always executed. That is, in this embodiment, the reach is established when the disc fanning effect of the success mode is executed, and the reach is not established when the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is executed. ing. In addition, after the disc fanning effect of the successful mode is executed, the disc notice effect is executed (see FIG. 33). Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the reach is established when the disc notice effect is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which various SP reach (story reach, battle reach, joint battle reach) is performed rather than the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern is “N loss fluctuation”. Is easier to execute the disc fanning effect of the successful mode. Therefore, the disc fanning effect of the successful mode functions as an effect expected for the execution of SP reach. Further, in this embodiment, the “co-op reach jackpot fluctuation” is easier to execute the disc fanning effect (and the subsequent disc notice effect) of the successful mode than the “co-competition reach loss fluctuation”. In addition, the "battle reach jackpot fluctuation" is easier to execute the disc fanning effect (and the subsequent disc notice effect) of the successful mode than the "battle reach loss fluctuation". In addition, the "story reach jackpot fluctuation" is easier to execute the disc fanning effect (and the subsequent disc notice effect) of the successful mode than the "story reach loss fluctuation". Therefore, the successful disc fanning effect (and the subsequent disc advance notice effect) functions as an effect expected from the jackpot winning.

Next, an execution lottery for the disc notice effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. Execution of disc notice effect In the lottery, the disc notice effect is performed in a Gase pattern (a pattern that ends in the early stage), a normal pattern (a pattern that ends in the final stage), or a special pattern (a pattern that is executed until the extension). To decide. The execution lottery of the disc notice effect is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "joint battle reach jackpot fluctuation" and the "success mode" is selected in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35), the effect control microcomputer 121 is used. Decided to perform a disc notice production with a special pattern.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "battle reach jackpot fluctuation" or "story reach jackpot fluctuation" and "success mode" is selected in the lottery for disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35). Decides to perform a disc notice effect in a normal pattern.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "joint battle reach loss fluctuation" and the "success mode" is selected in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35), the effect control microcomputer 121 uses a special pattern for the disk advance notice effect. Decide to do.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "battle reach loss variation" or "story reach loss variation" and "success mode" is selected in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35), It is decided to perform the disc notice production in the normal pattern.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "N loss fluctuation" and the "success mode" is selected in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35), the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the Gase pattern to perform the disc notice effect. Decide to do.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "normal A loss fluctuation" and the "failure mode" is selected in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (see FIG. 35), the effect control microcomputer 121 has a disk of any pattern. It is decided not to execute the notice production.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the disc fanning effect of the success mode is executed, the disc notice effect is executed following the disc fanning effect, but when the disc notice effect of the failure mode is executed, the disc notice effect is executed. Do not execute. Therefore, the disc fanning effect in the success mode functions as an effect suggesting that the disc notice effect is executed, and the disc fanning effect in the failure mode functions as an effect suggesting that the disc notice effect is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the "disc notice effect of the Gase pattern" is selected only when the variation is N loss. Therefore, the "Gase pattern disc notice effect" functions as an effect suggesting a loss.

Further, in this embodiment, the "normal pattern disc notice effect" is selected only in the fluctuation in which the battle reach is performed or the fluctuation in which the story reach is performed. Therefore, the "normal pattern disc notice effect" functions as an effect suggesting that a battle reach or a story reach is performed. In addition, "special pattern disc notice production" is selected only in the fluctuation in which the joint battle reach is performed. Therefore, the "special pattern disc notice effect" functions as an effect suggesting that a joint battle reach will be performed. In addition, the joint battle reach is a reach production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the battle reach and the story reach (see FIG. 29). Therefore, the disc advance notice effect of the special pattern functions as an effect suggesting a higher jackpot expectation level than the disc advance notice effect of the normal pattern.

Next, a lottery of the progress mode of the disc advance notice effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. In the lottery of the progress mode of the disc advance notice effect, it is determined whether or not to execute "fast forward" in the disc advance notice effect. The lottery of the progress mode of the disc notice effect is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 37. As shown in FIG. 37, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation pattern is "joint battle reach jackpot variation", and "special pattern (up to extension)" is selected in the lottery for the disc notice effect (see FIG. 36). In the case, no fast-forward (that is, no change from the normal progress mode to the special progress mode) is selected at a rate of 10%, and 90% is fast-forward (that is, there is a change from the normal progress mode to the special progress mode). Select by the ratio of.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "battle reach jackpot fluctuation" and "normal pattern (until the final stage)" is selected in the lottery for disc notice production (see FIG. 36), the effect control microcomputer 121 fast forwards. Select none at a rate of 70% and fast forward at a rate of 30%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "story reach jackpot variation" and "normal pattern (until the final stage)" is selected in the lottery for disc notice effect (see FIG. 36), fast forward Select none at a rate of 80% and fast forward at a rate of 20%.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not fast forward when the special figure variation pattern is "joint battle reach loss variation" and "special pattern (until extension)" is selected in the lottery for the disc notice effect (see FIG. 36). Is selected at a rate of 85%, and with fast forward is selected at a rate of 15%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "battle reach loss variation" and "normal pattern (until the final stage)" is selected in the lottery for the disc notice effect (see FIG. 36), there is no fast forward. Is selected at a rate of 90%, and with fast forward is selected at a rate of 10%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "story reach loss variation" and "normal pattern (until the final stage)" is selected in the lottery for the disc notice effect (see FIG. 36), there is no fast forward. Is selected at a rate of 98%, and with fast forward is selected at a rate of 2%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "N loss variation" and "Gase pattern (until the beginning)" is selected in the lottery for the disc notice effect (see FIG. 36), there is no fast forward. Is selected at a rate of 100%, and with fast forward is not selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the disc notice effect of the Gase pattern is executed, the disc notice effect is not executed in the progress mode with fast forward. Therefore, the progress mode with fast forward functions as an effect suggesting that the disc notice effect does not end in the early stage (that is, is executed until the end stage or extension), and also as an effect suggesting that SP reach is executed. Function.

Further, in this embodiment, when the progress mode with fast forward is a jackpot fluctuation (combat reach jackpot fluctuation, battle reach jackpot fluctuation, story reach jackpot fluctuation), the loss fluctuation (co-combat reach loss fluctuation, battle reach loss fluctuation, story reach loss) It is easier to select than when it is (variable). Therefore, the progress mode with fast forward functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "combat reach jackpot fluctuation", the progress mode with fast forward is more than when it is "battle reach jackpot fluctuation" or "story reach jackpot fluctuation". Is easy to select. Therefore, the progress mode with fast forward functions as an effect suggesting that the disc advance notice effect is likely to be executed until the extension (the joint battle reach is likely to be executed). Further, in this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "battle reach jackpot fluctuation", it is easier to select the progress mode with fast forward than when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "story reach jackpot fluctuation". Therefore, the progress mode with fast forward functions as an effect suggesting that the battle reach is more likely to be executed than the story reach. Further, in this embodiment, it is extremely unlikely that the joint battle reach will be selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss (see FIG. 29). Therefore, when the progress mode with fast forward is selected, there is no fast forward. Co-op reach is more likely to be performed than when the mode of progression is selected (see FIG. 37).

Next, an execution example of characteristic effects (disc fanning effect, disc notice effect, story reach, battle reach, joint battle reach, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. In the following description, the illustrations of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be omitted as appropriate.

<Disc fanning effect>
A specific example of the disc fanning effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the disc fanning effect is executed shortly after the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIGS. 38 (A), (B), and (C)). In the disc fanning effect, an effect image showing how a predetermined character finds a disk and tries to play the disk, and a dialogue image of "What is this disk?" Are displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 38 (FIG. 38). C)). In the case of a successful disc fanning effect, following the effect shown in FIG. 38 (C), an effect image showing how the image stored in the disk is displayed on the display and the contents of the disk are the growth records of the main character. A dialogue image indicating that there is a dialogue (a dialogue image of "that child's growth record!") Is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 38 (D)).

On the other hand, in the case of the disc fanning effect in the failed mode, following the effect shown in FIG. 38 (C), an effect image showing that the disk cannot be played and a dialogue image of "I can't see ..." It is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 38 (E)). When the disc fanning effect of the failure mode is executed, the background image of the display unit 50a is subsequently returned to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are displayed. It is stopped and displayed with "non-reach lost eyes" suggesting loss (Fig. 38 (F)).

<Disc notice production>
Next, a specific example of the disc notice effect will be described. When the disc fanning effect of the successful mode is executed, the disc notice effect is subsequently executed (FIG. 39 (A)). In the disc advance notice effect, the image stored on the disc is displayed in the entire area of the display unit 50a (that is, the close-up of the display shown in FIG. 38D is displayed on the display unit 50a). Further, in the disc advance notice effect, the reproduction time display G60 indicating the reproduction time is displayed in the upper right part of the display unit 50a. The playback time display G60 is a display suggesting how far the disc notice effect has progressed, and is updated (progressed) in a count-up format according to the passage of time. The reproduction time display G60 corresponds to a "progress display" or a "suggestion display".

As described above, the disc preview production has four parts: early stage, middle stage, final stage, and extension (FIG. 33). When the disc notice effect is executed, the early stage is executed first. In the early stage of the disc notice production, first, a moving image of the newly born hero character (a moving image of the "birth" scene) is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (A)). The moving image of the "birth" scene is from "0:00" to "00:09" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 39A shows the time when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:05”.

In the early stage of the disc notice production, the scene of "toddler walking" is displayed on the display unit 50a following the scene of "birth" (FIG. 39 (B)). The video of the "Toddler Walk" scene is a video of the main character who has begun to walk. The moving image of the "toddler walking" scene is from "00:10" to "00:19" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 39B shows the case where the reproduction time display G60 is “00:13”. The scene of "toddler walking" is the beginning of the disc notice production.

In the case of the disc notice production of the Gase pattern, the disc notice production ends with the scene of "toddler walking". In this case, following the production shown in FIG. 39 (B), a production image indicating that the disc notice production has ended in the middle (a production image showing a display showing nothing) and "It's over ... The dialogue image of "." Is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 finally become "reach lost eyes" from the reach state and are stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. (Fig. 39 (F)).

On the other hand, in the case of the normal pattern disc notice effect or the special pattern disc advance effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 follows the "toddler walk" scene and causes the disc advance effect. Run the midfield. In the middle of the disc notice production, first, a video of the main character who is interested in the sword toy (a video of the scene of the "sword toy") is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (C)). The moving image of the "sword toy" scene is from "00:20" to "00:29" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 39C shows the time when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:21”.

In the middle of the disc notice production, the scene of "training (boy)" is displayed on the display unit 50a following the scene of "sword toy" (FIG. 39 (D)). The video of the "training (boy)" scene is a video of the main character of a boy who is practicing swordsmanship. The moving image of the scene of "training (boy)" is from "00:30" to "00:39" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 39 (D) shows the case where the reproduction time display G60 is “00:33”.

Further, in the middle of the disc notice production, the scene of "training (boy)" is displayed on the display unit 50a following the scene of "training (boy)" (FIG. 40 (A)). The video of the scene of "Training (Youth)" is a video of the main character of a young man who is devoting himself to training in swordsmanship with his swordsman friends. The moving image of the scene of "training (youth)" is from "00:40" to "00:49" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 40A shows the time when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:45”. The scene of "Training (Youth)" is the middle stage of the disc notice production.

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the final stage of the disc notice effect following the scene of "training (youth)". At the end of the disc notice production, a video of the main character (a video of the "knight" scene) that can be transformed into a knight wearing armor by training is displayed on the display unit 50a (Fig. 40 (B). ) (C)). More specifically, the video of the "Knight" scene includes a video showing the main character who is about to transform into a knight in armor (see Fig. 40 (B)) and the main character who has transformed into a knight in armor. (See FIG. 40 (C)). The moving image of the "knight" scene is from "00:50" to "00:59" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 40 (B) shows the time when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:53”, and FIG. 40 (C) shows the case where the reproduction time display G60 is “00:57”. There is. In addition, when a video showing the main character who has transformed into a knight in armor is displayed on the display unit 50a, a line image that pleases that the main character has grown into a knight ("You have become a fine knight"". The dialogue image) is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 40 (C)). Such a "knight" scene is the final stage of the disc notice production. It should be noted that the dialogue image may not be displayed during the production of FIG. 40 (C). In addition, any of a plurality of dialogue images suggesting different jackpot expectations may be displayed.

In the case of a normal pattern disc notice production, the disc notice production ends in the "knight" scene. In this case, following the effect shown in FIG. 40 (C), the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k overlap in front of the display unit 50a (development effect suggesting the development to SP reach). Is executed (FIG. 40 (D)) and develops into battle reach (FIG. 31) or story reach (FIG. 30).

On the other hand, in the case of a special pattern disc notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes an extension part of the disc advance effect following the "knight" scene (FIG. 40 (C)). .. In the extension part of the disc notice production, a video of the main character who is transforming into a knight wearing armor and performing special training (a video of the scene of "special training (knight)") is displayed on the display unit 50a (Fig. 41). (A) (B)). The moving image of the "special training (knight)" scene is from "01:00" to "01:09" when viewed on the playback time display G60. Note that FIG. 41 (A) shows the time when the reproduction time display G60 is “01:03”, and FIG. 41 (B) shows the case where the reproduction time display G60 is “01:07”. There is. Such a "special training (knight)" scene is an extension of the disc notice production.

In the case of a special pattern disc notice production, the disc notice production ends with the scene of "special training (knight)". In this case, following the effect shown in FIG. 41 (B), the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k overlap in front of the display unit 50a (development effect suggesting the development to SP reach). Is executed (Fig. 41 (C)) and develops into a joint battle reach (Fig. 32).

In this embodiment, the same movable body production is executed regardless of whether the normal pattern disc notice production develops into battle reach or story reach, or the special pattern disc notice production develops into joint battle reach. On the other hand, for example, a movable body effect that operates only the underboard movable body 56k is a movable body effect that has a lower expectation of a big hit than a movable body effect that operates both the onboard movable body 55k and the underboard movable body 56k. It may be provided so that any movable body effect is selectively executed. With this configuration, it is expected that the game will be improved.

Next, a case where fast-forwarding is executed in the disc advance notice effect will be described. When fast-forwarding is selected in the lottery for the progress mode of the disc advance notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 has the reproduction time display G60 changed from "00:00" to "00:14" as shown in FIG. 42 (A). After displaying the images corresponding to the above on the display unit 50a at the normal progress speed (that is, after displaying the images as if they were normally played back), as shown in FIG. 42 (B), the playback time display G60 is set to "00". The images corresponding to ": 15" to "00:51" are displayed on the display unit 50a at a special progress speed (displayed as if they are fast-forwarded). In this embodiment, the special traveling speed is four times the normal traveling speed (four times the speed). The speed at which the special traveling speed is set can be changed as appropriate.

As described above, in this embodiment, when fast-forwarding is executed in the disc advance notice effect, the moving image to be fast-forwarded is displayed on the display unit 50a at a special progress speed. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42B, during fast-forwarding, a character image of "fast-forwarding" and a mark image indicating "fast-forwarding" are also displayed on the display unit 50a. This makes it easy for the player to know that they are "fast-forwarding". In addition, the character image of "fast forward" and the mark image indicating "fast forward" may not be displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42B, the reproduction time display G60 is also updated at a special traveling speed faster than the normal traveling speed during fast forward. That is, the reproduction time display G60 in the disc advance notice effect of the special progress mode is updated at an update speed four times as high as the reproduction time display G60 in the disc advance notice effect of the normal progress mode. As described above, in this embodiment, the moving image of the main character is displayed at the special progress speed, and the playback time display G60 is also updated at the special progress speed. Therefore, it is possible to convey to the player the feeling of fast-forwarding in an easy-to-understand manner as compared with the case where the playback time display G60 is not provided.

After the image corresponding to the playback time display G60 from "00:15" to "00:51" is displayed on the display unit 50a at a special progress speed, the effect control microcomputer 121 is shown in FIG. 42 (C). As described above, the image corresponding to the period after “00:52” on the reproduction time display G60 is displayed on the display unit 50a at the normal progress speed. That is, in the case of a normal pattern disc advancement effect, the image corresponding to the playback time display G60 from "00:52" to "00:59" is displayed on the display unit 50a at the normal progress speed, and then movable. Perform battle reach or story reach through physical production. Further, in the case of a disc advance notice effect of a special pattern, the image corresponding to the playback time display G60 from "00:52" to "01:09" is displayed on the display unit 50a at a normal progress speed, and then movable. Perform a joint battle reach through body production.

Here, in this embodiment, SP reach is achieved depending on whether the disc advance notice effect ends when the playback time display G60 reaches "00:19" or the disc advance notice effect continues even after the playback time display G60 is "00:20". Whether it develops or not is different (see FIGS. 33 and 34). Therefore, one of the concerns of the player when the disc advance notice effect is executed is whether or not the playback time display G60 exceeds "00:19" and the disc advance notice effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fast-forwarding of the disc advance notice effect is started when the reproduction time display G60 is "00:15" and continues until the reproduction time display G60 becomes "00:52". In other words, fast forward is performed at a timing (timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:15") before the timing when the disc notice effect is known to continue (timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:20"). It is configured so that it does not return to normal playback until it is executed and the timing at which it is known that the disc notice effect continues is exceeded. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fact that the disc advance notice effect is executed in fast forward suggests that the disc advance notice effect is executed at least until the final stage. The disc notice effect executed by fast-forwarding and the playback time display G60 updated by fast-forwarding are examples of the "suggestion effect". Further, the mode "00:19" of the reproduction time display G60 corresponds to the "predetermined mode", the mode "00:59" corresponds to the "specific mode", and the mode "01:09" corresponds to the "special mode". Corresponds to.

In addition, when the disc notice effect is executed in the progress mode with fast forward, the effect time of the disc notice effect is shorter than the case where the disc notice effect is executed in the progress mode without fast forward. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the disc advance notice effect in the progress mode with fast forward, the SP reach production time following the disc advance notice effect is lengthened by the amount shortened by the fast forward. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured to be able to execute the SP reach of the normal production scale and the SP reach of the production scale longer than this as each SP reach following the disc advance notice production. It is assumed that it is possible to execute the SP reach of an appropriate production scale according to the production time. It should be noted that the effect time shortened by performing the disc advance notice effect in the progress mode with fast forward may be filled with an arbitrary effect different from the SP reach.

<Story reach>
Next, a specific example of story reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in story reach, first, an image or the like showing the main character and the heroine appearing in the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 30A). The effect shown in FIG. 30A functions as an effect suggesting the start of story reach. Then, an image along the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 30B). The story reach of this form is a story in which the main character searches for a heroine.

If the story reach is executed based on the story reach jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP003", see FIG. 29), the success suggesting that the jackpot has been won after the production of FIG. 30 (B). As a production (winning production), a success image (including an image in which the heroine is pleased and a background image G80 for success) indicating that the heroine is pleased is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed. Is displayed as a temporary stop with "doublet" suggesting a big hit (Fig. 30 (C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "doublet" (FIG. 30). (D)). The successful image shown in FIG. 30C is an image that means a story in which the main character and the heroine meet.

On the other hand, if the story reach is executed based on the story reach loss variation (special figure variation pattern “THP013”, see FIG. 29), the failure effect suggesting that the story reach is lost after the effect of FIG. 30 (B) ( As a loss effect), a failure image (including an image in which the heroine is sad and a background image G81 for failure) indicating that the heroine is sad is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are lost. A temporary stop is displayed with a "reach loss eye" suggesting (FIG. 30 (E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "reach loss eyes" (FIG. 30). (F)). The failure image shown in FIG. 30 (E) is an image that means a story in which the main character cannot meet the heroine.

In the temporary stop display, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is "0", but it is completely stopped because it changes such as shaking or repeating enlargement / reduction at the position where the effect symbol is displayed. Say no state. On the other hand, when the term "fixed stop display" or "final stop display" is used, it means that the effect symbol is completely stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

<Battle Reach>
Next, a specific example of battle reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the battle reach, first, an image or the like showing that the main character and the enemy character are about to play against each other is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 31 (A)). Then, an image showing how the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and an image showing that the main character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. Is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 31 (B)).

If the battle reach is executed based on the battle reach jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP002", see FIG. 29), success suggesting that the jackpot has been won after the production of FIG. 31 (B). As a production (winning production), a winning image (including an image in which the hero character is pleased and a background image G80 for success) indicating that the hero character has won the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production design EZ1 , EZ2 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "Zorome" indicating a big hit (FIG. 31 (C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "doublet" (FIG. 31). (D)).

On the other hand, if the battle reach is executed based on the battle reach loss variation (special figure variation pattern "THP012", see FIG. 29), after the effect of FIG. 31 (B), a failure effect suggesting that the image is lost (see FIG. 29). As a loss effect), a defeat image (including an image in which the hero character is sad and a background image G81 for failure) showing that the hero character has been defeated by eating the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes" suggesting a loss (FIG. 31 (E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "reach loss eyes" (FIG. 31). (F)).

<Co-op reach>
Next, a specific example of the joint battle reach will be described. In the joint battle reach, an image showing that the main character and the enemy character are about to play against each other is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a friend character of the main character's companion. An image showing that the character has appeared as a reinforcement is displayed on the display unit 50a. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character cooperate to battle with the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and further indicates that both the main character and the ally character attack the enemy character. The image is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 32 (B)).

If the joint battle reach is executed based on the joint battle reach jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP001", see FIG. 29), it is successful to suggest that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 32 (B). As a production (winning production), a winning image (including an image in which the hero character is pleased and a background image G80 for success) indicating that the hero character has won the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the production design EZ1 , EZ2 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "Zorome" indicating a big hit (FIG. 32 (C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "doublet" (FIG. 32). (D)).

On the other hand, in the case of the joint fight reach executed based on the joint fight reach loss fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP011", see FIG. 29), the failure effect suggesting that the joint fight reach is lost after the effect of FIG. 32 (B) ( As a loss effect), a defeat image (including an image in which the hero character is sad and a background image G81 for failure) showing that the hero character has been defeated by eating the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes" suggesting a loss (FIG. 32 (E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "reach loss eyes" (FIG. 32). (F)).

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the disc advance notice effect including the playback time display G60 may be executed at a special progress speed faster than the normal progress speed. (See FIGS. 34 and 42). That is, the progress speed of the disc advance notice effect including the reproduction time display G60 changes. Therefore, it has a novel appearance and can improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the disc notice effect is executed in the special progress mode (fast forward) in which the progress speed is fast, the disc notice effect is executed in the normal progress mode (normal playback). Get closer to the end sooner than in the case. Therefore, it becomes easy to expect that the disc notice production is executed until the final stage and develops into SP reach such as battle reach, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the update speed of the playback time display G60 is also increased when the disc advance notice effect is executed in the special progress mode (fast forward). Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the feeling that the disc notice effect is approaching the final stage at a speed faster than the normal progress speed, and it is possible to further improve the game entertainment. In other words, the feeling that the image stored in the disc is fast-forwarded is emphasized in the disc notice production, and the game entertainment can be further improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the disc advance notice effect is executed beyond a predetermined timing (the timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:19"), the disc advance notice effect is executed until the final stage. Is confirmed (see FIGS. 33 and 34). Then, when the disc notice effect is executed in the special progress mode (fast forward) from the timing before this timing (the timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:15"), the progress mode remains as "00:19". It has come to exceed. Therefore, when the progress mode of the disc notice effect becomes a special progress mode, it is possible to give a sense of security that the disc notice effect is executed until the final stage, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher when the disc notice effect is executed in the special progress mode (fast forward) than when it is not executed in the special progress mode (fast forward). Relatively high SP reach is likely to be performed (see FIG. 37). Therefore, when the disc advance notice effect is executed in the special progress mode (fast forward), it is possible to expect the jackpot winning, so that the player is interested in whether or not the disc advance notice effect is executed in the fast forward mode. It is possible to enhance it, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined effect (effect of displaying a knight in armor on the display unit 50a, see FIG. 40 (C)) is executed at the final stage of the disc notice effect. As the SP reach following, an effect related to the predetermined effect (various SP reach in which a knight in armor appears, see FIGS. 30 to 32) is executed. Therefore, the significance of the disc notice production reaching the final stage by fast-forwarding is enhanced, and the game entertainment is further enhanced.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the playback time display G60 becomes the specific mode (00:59), the disc advance notice effect does not end and the playback time display G60 becomes the special mode (01:09). The disc notice effect may be advanced (see FIG. 34). Therefore, when the playback time display G60 becomes a specific mode, it is possible to give a surprise to the player who thinks that the disc notice effect ends and develops into SP reach, which improves the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the playback time display G60 is a special mode rather than the SP reach (battle reach or story reach) in which the playback time display G60 progresses to a specific mode (00:59) and is executed. The SP reach (joint battle reach), which progresses to (01:09) and is executed, has a higher expectation of a big hit. Therefore, when the reproduction time display G60 progresses to the special mode (01:09), it is possible to give the player a strong expectation for the jackpot winning, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the progress speed of the playback time display G60 changes to the special progress speed (fast forward), the playback time display G60 has a special mode (01 :) than when it does not change. It progresses to 09), and it is easy to carry out joint battle reach (see FIG. 37). That is, whether or not the progress speed of the reproduction time display G60 changes to the special progress speed suggests whether or not the reproduction time display G60 is progressed to the special mode (01:09). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the progress speed of the playback time display G60, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

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

In the above form, when the disc notice effect is finished without being executed until the end, it is configured to end until the beginning, but it is configured to end until the last part of the middle stage or the first part of the middle stage. The end timing can be changed as appropriate when the disc notice effect is not executed until the final stage and ends in the middle.

Further, in the above embodiment, the reproduction time display G60 is performed in the disc advance notice effect, but the reproduction time display G60 may not be performed. Further, the progress display that progresses according to the passage of time is set to the playback time display G60 that progresses according to the progress of the disc notice effect, but the progress display that progresses regardless of the progress of the disc notice effect (for example, 30 seconds). It may be displayed like a timer for measuring a predetermined time such as). That is, the progress display may be an effect independent of the effect (main effect) mainly performed by the display unit 50a during the execution of the progress display.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the disc advance notice effect is executed at the special advance speed (fast forward), the playback time display G60 is also updated at the special advance speed (fast forward), but the disc advance notice effect is executed at the special advance speed. Even if the playback time display G60 is updated at the normal progress speed, the playback time display G60 is displayed at the special progress speed without executing the disc advance notice effect at the special progress speed (that is, while executing at the normal progress speed). It may be configured to be updated with.

Further, in the above embodiment, the disc advance notice effect is configured to be determined to be executed until the final stage when the predetermined timing (timing when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:19”) is exceeded. On the other hand, if there is a high possibility that the disc advance notice effect will be executed until the final stage when the predetermined timing (the timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:19") is exceeded, the predetermined timing is exceeded. May not be executed until the end of the game.

Further, in the above mode, the timing at which the disc notice effect is changed from the normal progress mode (normal playback) to the special progress mode (fast forward) is earlier than the timing when it is confirmed that the disc preview effect is executed until the final stage (playback time display G60). Is provided only at the timing of "00:15"), but a timing may be provided later than the timing at which it is confirmed that the operation will be executed until the final stage.

Further, in the above mode, the progress mode of the disc notice effect is returned from the special progress mode to the normal progress mode at a specific timing (timing when the playback time display G60 becomes "00:52"), but the normal progress mode is used. The disc notice effect may be executed until the end without returning. In addition, the timing for returning from the special progress mode to the normal progress mode can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. However, it is desirable that this timing is after the timing at which it is known that the disc advance notice effect is executed at least until the final stage (the timing when the reproduction time display G60 becomes "00:20").

Further, in the above embodiment, the playback time display G60 is performed as a suggestion display suggesting how far the disc notice effect has progressed. However, the suggestion display is not limited to displaying the time, and may be a meter having a plurality of scales or the like. It may be another display such as a progress bar that can express the progress.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a suggestion effect suggesting that the disc advance notice effect is executed until the final stage (a suggestion effect suggesting that the playback time display G60 proceeds to a specific mode (00:59)), the disc advance notice effect is produced. The configuration is such that fast forward (fast forward of playback time display G60) is performed. However, the content of the suggestion effect is not limited to fast-forwarding, and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, in addition to the effect of advancing the disc advance notice effect and the playback time display G60 at n times speed playback (however, n> 1), the effect of advancing at slow playback (for example, 0.8 times speed), or pausing. It may be an effect of causing, an effect of rewinding, an effect of skipping a predetermined effect section, or the like. Further, it is not related to the disc notice effect or the progress mode of the reproduction time display G60, but may be an effect of displaying a specific image such as a predetermined character or item.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special progress speed of the reproduction time display G60 is set to be faster than the normal progress speed, but may be set to be slower than the normal progress speed. In addition, while progressing at a normal progress speed, a progress pattern for pausing is provided, a progress pattern for returning to a predetermined time and restarting the progress, or a progress pattern for skipping a predetermined section is provided. These progress patterns may be set as special progress speeds.

Further, in the above embodiment, the selection ratios in the lottery for the disc fanning effect (FIG. 35), the lottery for the disc notice effect (FIG. 36), and the lottery for the progress mode of the disc notice effect (FIG. 37) depend on the roles of the various effects. , Can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the contents of the disc fanning effect and the disc notice effect can be changed as appropriate as long as they do not interfere with the game. In addition, the production contents of various SP reach (joint battle reach, battle reach, story reach) can be changed as appropriate as long as they do not interfere with the game. In addition, the types of effects that can be performed can be increased or decreased as appropriate as long as they do not interfere with the game. For example, the configuration may be such that the disc fanning effect is not executed. In addition, even if the types of SP reach that can be executed following the normal pattern disc fanning effect are set to 3 or more types, or the types of SP reach that can be executed following the special pattern disc fanning effect are set to 2 or more types. Good. In addition, a predetermined mode (“00:19” in the above form), a specific mode (“00:59” in the above form), and a special mode (in the above form) of the playback time display G60 (progress display, suggestion display) in the disc notice effect. "01:09") can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above form, a specific motif (knight wearing armor) is displayed at the end of the disc notice production (first production), and the specific motif is also displayed in the subsequent reach production (second production). However, it is not necessary that the contents of the disc notice production and the reach production have such a relationship. However, it is better to make a specific motif appear at the end of the disc notice production, and when the disc notice production is executed until the end, the reach production that makes the specific motif appear is executed, so that the player can connect both productions. It is possible to make it feel, and it is possible to increase the significance of showing the final stage of the disc notice production early by fast-forwarding.

Further, in the above mode, when the disc notice effect is executed up to the extension part, the joint battle reach is always executed (Fig. 33), but the joint battle reach is easier to be executed as compared with the battle reach and the story reach. However, it may be configured such that battle reach and story reach may be performed. Also, in the above form, if the disc notice production ends at the end of the game, the joint battle reach will not be performed, but compared to the battle reach and story reach, the joint battle reach is difficult to execute, but the joint battle reach is performed. It may be a configuration that may be damaged.

Further, in the above mode, different SP reach is performed depending on whether the disc notice effect is executed up to the extension part and the case where the disc notice effect is completed at the final stage. On the other hand, the same SP reach is performed when the disc notice production is executed up to the extension part and when it ends at the end, but the big hit expectation is high until the extension part is executed. It may be configured as a case.

Further, in the above embodiment, the SP reach is always executed when the reproduction time display G60 is advanced to the specific mode (00:59), but the possibility of developing into the SP reach is high. , It may be configured so that it does not always develop into SP reach. Further, when the playback time display G60 did not progress to the specific mode (00:59), the SP reach was not always executed, but even when the playback time display G60 did not progress to the specific mode ( That is, even if the disc notice effect ends in the early stage), it may develop into SP reach although it is less likely to develop into SP reach than when it progresses to a specific mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the expectation that the reproduction time display G60 is advanced to the special mode (01:09) when the reproduction time display G60 is advanced at the special advance speed (fast forward) than when the reproduction time display G60 is not advanced at the special advance speed. (Expectation that the disc notice effect will be executed until the extension) is high. On the other hand, when the reproduction time display G60 is advanced at the special advance speed, the expectation that the reproduction time display G60 is advanced to the special mode (01:09) is lower than when the reproduction time display G60 is not advanced at the special advance speed. May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. Although the start port) related to the electric chew 12D is provided, only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is preferentially performed over the variation display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be performed with priority over the special figure 2 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 1 is performed with priority over the variation display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special figure 1 lottery may be a lottery that makes it easier to win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but it is a so-called V-probability machine (based on the passage of a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be a game machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called probability change loop type game machine), but the so-called ST machine (probability change) It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type game machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a game machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game nature of the game machine.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols as in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, 2 It may be composed of symbols other than three such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the display. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

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

Further, all the jackpot game states do not have to correspond to the "special game state advantageous to the player". For example, the jackpot game state that is scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after that may be configured to correspond to the "special game state that is advantageous to the player", or the jackpot that can actually obtain a relatively large number of prize balls such as 16R. The gaming state may be configured to correspond to the "special gaming state advantageous to the player". Further, the "special gaming state advantageous to the player" may not be a jackpot gaming state, but may be a high-probability state, or may be a high-base state (time saving state). When the "special game state advantageous to the player" is a high probability state or a high base state (time saving state), various effects that are expected to be in the special game state are being displayed in a variable manner of the special symbol. It may be a production performed at other timings such as a production during a big hit game.

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5. Further, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4. Further, the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C4.

Invention A1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to make a special gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player (big hit determination),
Based on the result of the determination, the game state control means for controlling the special game state (processing related to the control of the game state such as the jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101),
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute the first effect (disc notice effect), which may be executed until the final stage or may end in the middle (“early stage” in the embodiment) without being executed until the final stage (see FIG. 33).
When the first effect is executed until the final stage, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) executes the second effect (battle reach, story reach) that is expected to be in the special gaming state. hand,
The effect control means may execute the first effect in a special progress mode (fast forward) in which the progress speed is faster than the normal progress mode (normal reproduction) (see FIG. 34). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is executed in the special progress mode in which the progress speed is fast, the first effect is brought closer to the final stage than when it is executed in the normal progress mode. It becomes easier to have expectations that it will be executed up to and develop into the second production, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The first effect includes a suggestion display (playback time display G60) that suggests how far the first effect has progressed.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the first effect is executed in the special progress mode, the update speed of the suggestion display is increased (see FIG. 42 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is being executed in the special progress mode, the update speed of the suggestion display is also high, so it is possible to emphasize the feeling that the first effect is approaching the final stage at a high speed. It becomes possible, and it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
The first effect is an effect that is more likely to be executed until the final stage when a predetermined timing (timing when the playback time display G60 is "00:19") before the final stage is exceeded.
The effect control means changes the progress mode of the first effect from the normal progress mode to the special progress mode at a timing prior to the predetermined timing (timing when the reproduction time display G60 is “00:15”). When changed, the normal progress mode is not returned until the predetermined timing is exceeded (in the embodiment, the normal progress mode is not returned until the reproduction time display G60 becomes "00:52"). A game machine to be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the first effect is executed beyond a predetermined timing, it is more likely to be executed until the final stage, and the first effect is configured to be executed before the predetermined timing. When the first effect is executed at a progress speed faster than usual, the predetermined timing is exceeded at the progress speed. Therefore, when the progress speed of the first effect is increased, it is possible to give a stronger expectation that the first effect is executed until the final stage, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A3.
In the second production, there are a plurality of types of productions (battle reach, story reach) having different expectations for entering the special gaming state.
When the first effect is executed in the special progress mode, there is a higher expectation that the special game state will be achieved as the second effect (battle reach) than when the first effect is not executed in the special progress mode. ) Is easy to execute (see FIG. 37).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is expected that the first effect will be in the special gaming state when it is executed in the special progress mode than when it is not executed in the special progress mode. Since it is possible, it is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not it is executed in a special progress mode, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A4.
The effect control means
At the final stage of the first production, a predetermined production (a production in which a knight wearing armor is displayed on the display unit 50a, see FIG. 40C) is performed.
In the second production, a production related to the predetermined production (story reach in which a knight in armor appears (see FIG. 30), battle reach in which a knight in armor appears (see FIG. 31)) is performed. A featured game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is executed until the final stage, the second effect related to the predetermined effect executed at the final stage is executed. Therefore, the significance of reaching the final stage at a high speed is enhanced, and it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention B1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to make a special gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player (big hit determination),
Based on the result of the determination, the game state control means for controlling the special game state (processing related to the control of the game state such as the jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101),
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a progress display (playback time display G60) that progresses according to the passage of time.
A specific effect (story reach) that is expected to be in the special gaming state with a higher probability when the progress display is advanced to the specific mode (00:59) than when the progress is not advanced to the specific mode. , Battle reach) is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that executes
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the progress display exceeds a predetermined mode (00:19) prior to the specific mode, the progress display proceeds to the specific mode (see FIGS. 33 and 34).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the progress display exceeds the predetermined mode, the progress is advanced to the specific mode and the specific effect is executed. Therefore, pay attention to the intermediate stage of the progress display (whether the progress display exceeds the predetermined mode). It is possible to improve the interest of the progress display.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The effect control means may execute a suggestion effect (fast forward) suggesting that the progress display progresses to the specific mode before the progress display exceeds the predetermined mode (FIG. 42B). A gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it may be suggested that the progress display is advanced beyond the predetermined mode to a specific mode by the suggestion effect before the progress display exceeds the predetermined mode. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy knowing that the progress display is progressing to a specific mode at an early stage of the progress display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect (story reach) and a second specific effect (battle reach) in which the expectation of being in the special gaming state is higher than that of the first specific effect.
The second specific effect is more when the suggestion effect is executed and the progress display is in the specific mode than when the suggestion effect is not executed and the progress display is in the specific mode. A gaming machine characterized by a high probability of being executed (see FIG. 37).

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed, the expectation for the special game state can be increased more than when the suggestion effect is not executed, so that the game interest can be improved. Is.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 or the invention B3.
The suggestion effect is an effect of changing the progress speed of the progress display (update speed of the reproduction time display G60).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the progress speed of the progress display changes, so that the appearance is novel and the game entertainment can be improved.

Invention C1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to make a special gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player (big hit determination),
Based on the result of the determination, the game state control means for controlling the special game state (processing related to the control of the game state such as the jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101),
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a progress display (playback time display G60) that progresses according to the passage of time.
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) capable of executing a specific effect (story reach, battle reach) expected to be in the special gaming state when the progress display is in a specific mode (00:59).
The effect control means may advance the progress display to a special mode (01:09) prior to the specific mode (00:59) (see FIGS. 33 and 34). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the progress display becomes a specific mode, the progress may be advanced to a special mode without ending. Therefore, when the progress display becomes a specific mode, a specific effect is expected to be executed. It is possible to surprise people and improve the game entertainment.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to the invention C1.
When the progress display progresses to the special mode (01:09), the expectation of entering the special gaming state is higher than when the progress display ends in the specific mode (00:59) (most in the embodiment). A game machine that is characterized by the fact that it is easy to carry out joint battle reach with high expectations for big hits.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the progress display progresses to a special mode, it is possible to give a stronger expectation to the special game state, so that the game interest can be improved. is there.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2.
The effect control means may advance the progress display at a special progress speed (fast forward) different from the normal progress speed (normal reproduction) (see FIG. 42 (B)).
It is more difficult for the progress display to be completed before the specific mode (00:59) is reached when the progress display is progressed at the special progress speed than when the progress display is not progressed at the special progress speed (implementation). In the form, a gaming machine characterized in that it always develops into SP reach when fast forward is executed (see FIG. 37).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the progress speed of the progress display is changed to the special progress speed, the progress display is in a specific mode and the specific effect is more likely to be executed than when the progress display does not change. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the progress speed of the progress display, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to the invention C3.
The probability that the progress display will proceed to the special mode (01:09) differs depending on whether the progress display is progressed at the special progress speed or the special progress speed (see FIG. 37). ) A game machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, whether or not the progress speed of the progress display changes to the special progress speed suggests whether or not the progress display progresses to the special mode. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the progress speed of the progress display, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is a big hit based on the entry into the starting port. Based on the result of the determination, the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, a progress display that progresses at a constant speed from an initial value (3 seconds) to a final value (0 seconds) may be performed according to the passage of time. Then, when the progress display progresses to the final value, it is expected that the player will be in an advantageous gaming state by performing a predetermined effect such as a character falling effect. However, in recent years, since there are many gaming machines capable of performing progress display as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, it may be uninteresting to simply perform progress display. There was room for improvement in this regard.

The above-mentioned invention A relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, "The effect control means may be executed until the final stage or may be terminated in the middle without being executed until the final stage. One effect may be performed in a special progress mode in which the progress speed is faster than the normal progress mode. " Further, the above-mentioned invention B refers to the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, "when the effect control means advances the progress display to advance according to the passage of time to a specific mode. However, there is a higher probability that the player is expected to be in a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, with a higher probability than when the invention is not advanced to the specific aspect. When the mode is exceeded, the process proceeds to a specific mode. " Further, the above-mentioned invention C, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, states that "the effect control means is advantageous to the player when the progress display that advances with the passage of time becomes a specific mode. It is possible to execute a specific effect that is expected to be in a special gaming state, and the progress display may be advanced to a special mode prior to the specific mode. " Thereby, each of the inventions A to C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through the production" (providing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer G60 ... Playback time display (suggestion display, progress display)

Claims (1)

Judgment means for determining whether to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
Based on the result of the determination, the game state control means for controlling the special game state and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a progress display that progresses over time,
When the progress display becomes a specific mode, it is possible to execute a normal specific effect that is expected to be in the special gaming state.
When the progress display is advanced to a special mode prior to the specific mode, it is possible to execute a special specific effect having a higher expectation of becoming the special game state than the normal specific effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the progress display is terminated before the specific mode is reached, an effect suggesting that the special gaming state is not reached is executed.