JP2021126390A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control microcomputer 101 for performing a lottery as to whether or not to execute a big winning game on the basis of the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, a performance control microcomputer 121 capable of executing a special pattern variation performance that suggests the result of the lottery, and a normal button 40. The performance control microcomputer 121 can affect the game environment in which the normal button 40 is not pressed before a normal button operation valid period elapses in a button operation promotion performance executed in the special pattern variation performance, and the normal button 40 is used in the special pattern variation performance executed after the execution of the special pattern variation performance when the normal button operation valid period elapses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

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

In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, a hit determination for determining whether or not a hit is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and a variable effect (game effect) based on the result of the hit determination can be executed. Gaming machines are known.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-081630

However, in the gaming machine capable of executing the above-mentioned gaming effect, there is room for improving the gaming environment of the player in the gaming effect so that the player can continuously play the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means capable of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to control a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
An effect control means capable of executing a game effect suggesting the result of a lottery by the game control means, and
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to influence the game environment of a player in the game effect by satisfying a specific condition regarding the operation of the operation means in the game effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is a front view of the effect 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 a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is 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 the 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 the sub-side timer interrupt processing. This is an example of an effect when a normal button operation promotion effect is executed in a variable effect. This is an example of an effect when a normal button operation promotion effect is executed in a variable effect. This is an example of the effect when the operation effect is executed while the auto operation mode is set. (A) A table showing the execution rate of the LOGO notice effect when the mode without specific operation is set, and (B) a table showing the execution rate of the LOGO notice effect when the mode with specific operation is set. This is an example of the effect when the mode without specific operation or the mode with specific operation is set.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment 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 which is the first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention 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 gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 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 mounted on 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. It suffices if 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 a 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 launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching 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. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed. 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.

An operable first input device (hereinafter, "normal button") 40 is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 with respect to the upper plate 34. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. Further, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, an operable second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 is provided. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 (operating means) is provided at a position next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

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 gaming 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 outer side 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 projected 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 starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that appropriately guides the player to the second prize opening 15 or the like is configured.

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 that enables or makes it impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A 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 of 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". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of 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 usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to 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 the electric chew 12k 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 of 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". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When the game balls win the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "genuine 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. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. 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 operate 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 closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. Normally, when the AT opening / closing member 14k 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

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, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-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 into 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 or extremely 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 special winning opening sensor 15a. It is difficult and 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 (passing allowable 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 special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second winning 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, 10R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6. There is. 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 (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 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 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 openings 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 opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting the left side. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. 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 first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, the game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st major winning opening 14, and 2nd major 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. The winning of the game ball into the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 corresponds to the "predetermined condition".

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, on the display group 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the indicators 8 include 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 hold (U2: the number of hold 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, 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 big hit symbol), the big prize opening (first big prize opening 14 and second big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery 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, if the result of the special figure lottery is lost, a lost symbol consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as special figure display 81 "■■■■■■■ □", is displayed. do. 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 (numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. An example) may be obtained. 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. The various random numbers obtained 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). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). 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 general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal figure, the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, the normal map derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one regular map selected from a plurality of types of regular maps by the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning 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 normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure 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 diagram 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 game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) 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. 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".

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 referred to as “upboard movable device”) 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as “underboard movable device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a design or the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is 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. 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. 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 game state setting 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 according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) , Customer waiting effect, effect control board that controls the effect such as operation promotion effect that encourages operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 (operation means) and special button 41 is effective (operation valid period), hereinafter "sub control board". ”) 120, a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls, and the like are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and uses effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) to produce a game and a customer. It suffices if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect 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. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies 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. 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 is turned on and off by turning the power switch 191 on or off. 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 gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, and a game RAM (Random Access) used as a work memory. Memory) 104 and a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 are 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 (Input / Output) port portion 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104. RAM clear switch 119 for this purpose is mounted.

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11, and a second sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 12. The start port sensor, the general winning opening sensor that detects the game ball that has won the general winning opening 10, the gate sensor that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and the first that detects the game ball that has won the first major winning opening 14. A large winning opening sensor, a second large winning opening sensor 15a that detects a game ball that has won a second large winning opening 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area 16 (enters a specific area 16), In addition, a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17) is included. 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 MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. It includes a 1st prize opening solenoid, a 2nd prize opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the 2nd prize device 15D, and a distribution solenoid 16s that 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 pays out the prize balls by using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out the ball rental. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 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 detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs the detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 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 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. 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, on the sub-control board 120, 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 is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) includes an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect RAM 124. The effect CPU 122 that executes the program stored in the effect ROM 123 is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side 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. 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, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, 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 CPU may be mounted using the voice control circuit 161 as a substrate. 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 an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a drive source, and various lamps SL 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 SA. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps SL 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. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the 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 SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc., and the motors are driven into each movable device. It is possible 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.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits light. In detail, 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 board, 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.

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, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, 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 (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and as the hit judgment table, a hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit judgment table) and a hit judgment table used in the time saving state (time saving). It is possible to distinguish between the hit judgment table) and. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. 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. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9 (B). 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 can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is possible to distinguish from the time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

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 normal map to be stopped. 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 figure 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 to be a 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 a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of a general figure lottery).

The auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, 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 the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using one or a plurality of auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened 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 "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 (the time when it is easy to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)), 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 "long open auxiliary game".

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 figure 1 lottery. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a 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 "lost 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, big hit 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 random number is acquired. Various judgments 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. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Random numbers may also be referred to as judgment information.

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) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10A. The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, it is possible to distinguish between the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table). It is possible.

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 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. 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 In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B) are used to determine the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type). ) Is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port that has won a prize due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination). Is possible. That is, as 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. It is possible to distinguish from the 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 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. 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. In addition, 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 X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol Z 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 swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach judgment In the reach judgment, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, whether or not to generate reach by the special figure variation effect described later by using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10 (C). It is a judgment for determining whether or not.

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state are distinguished. It is possible.

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 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10C, it is possible to make the number of reach random number values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" different between the non-time saving reach judgment table and the time saving reach judgment table. Is. 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)". ) ”Is sometimes referred to as“ loss without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure variation The special figure variation pattern determination uses a variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) of one or a plurality of special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to determine the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure. It is a judgment for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of big hit and loss as a result of 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. In addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect, the special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination. 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 thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that performs the variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of the starting port in which the winning is performed due to the special figure variation pattern determination. That is, as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation 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 performed. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish from the fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, 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. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the game state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also include a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2 and 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. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach.

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. NS.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be 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.

As shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit 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 the special feature in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and among the lost 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 referred to as "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or a plurality of pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. 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 can be associated with the type of start port related to the start winning. That is, as the look-ahead determination table, 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. , Can be distinguished.

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the look-ahead judgment table, the look-ahead judgment table (non-time saving look-ahead judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the look-ahead judgment table (time saving look-ahead judgment table) used in the time saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

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. It is possible to distinguish between the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state and the second look-ahead determination table. It should be noted that 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 winning 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 round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, and Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), closing time until the next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed. The jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 9R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 10R (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 sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

In addition, the number of times and time in each element 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.

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”. In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (the specific area 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 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 From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. The jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern in this way is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern 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". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can 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 jackpot game state, the low-probability high-base game state, the high-probability low-base state, and the high-probability high-base state correspond to the "special game 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 gaming state" or the "high-probability high-base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state 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. 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 is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.00 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 determination is performed by using 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 reduction state. It is also possible to do so (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 with the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the normal map fluctuation time to be shorter than in 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. 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 can be more easily determined to be 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). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the hit 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 than in 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 more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the jackpot, the time saving state can be set. The time saving state can be changed 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. The game related to the normal drawing is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these.

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 hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them.

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 superordinate 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". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the state is in a standby state in which 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 (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), 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. be. 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 (background image G103 for evening normal use) 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 a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. 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. 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 probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-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-saving 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 fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation 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. The effect symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol changes with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol changes with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. 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 figure 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. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9.

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.

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. 17 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the 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. 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. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. 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. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as "1.1.2" and "2.4.6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. 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 (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and 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. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. 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 reach loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, such as "7,6,7" and "5,3,5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right symbols. 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. As the stop mode suggesting a big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop modes having the same symbol in the left and right, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2". 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.

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 is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player 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. 19B, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated production is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, a production suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. 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. 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 a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display that you are happy to win) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests reach 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 are 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 judgment. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach is set to 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%. It can be set high. 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, if it is set to 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-3. 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. The hold icon HA can be displayed 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 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

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

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

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. The hold effect can 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 starting 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 are obtained. 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 the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect 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 when viewed from the player, 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. 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.

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 in which the player operates 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 special button 41 is valid (special button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this special button operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, an effect for promoting the operation of the special button 41 (special button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the special button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button 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 a special button operation valid period. An image (operation valid period remaining time image G33) showing the remaining time of the above is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the special button operation valid period, or after the special button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the special button operation valid period, FIG. 22 As shown in (B), the on-board movable device 55 operates, and from the player's point of view, 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, as will be described later, in the operation effect, a period during which the normal button 40 pressing operation is valid (normal button operation valid period) occurs, and the normal button 40 is operated with the occurrence of the normal button operation valid period. Prompting effects (normal button operation promoting effects) may be performed. The normal button operation promotion effect corresponds to the "operation promotion effect".

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", as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d. 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. 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 display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control 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 control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is 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 by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter 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, the 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 that is 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 the 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). conduct. 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).

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 turned 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 ball 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. (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 winning opening sensor processing, the second 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. 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. 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 command for the gate sensor 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. 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), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. NS. 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. 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 hold 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), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. NS. 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 big winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning opening sensor. 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. 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. 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 map. 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 normal map being executed starts. 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) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. 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 an 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, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or 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.

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 fluctuation pattern table and the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern is determined. 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 includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start 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. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or 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.

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 table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). 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 the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation 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.

In the present embodiment, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are present, 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. And are not performed in parallel.

[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 ends 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 contains information about the result of the jackpot 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 using 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 contains information about the result of the jackpot 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 and 26. 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, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed 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 method for updating the main random number for the normal symbol / special symbol performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed 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). Further, 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).

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) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) 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 the other interrupt process (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle) is input to the sub-control board 120. In the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and reception command analysis. The process (S4105), the effect timer update process (S4106), the voice control process (S4107), and the effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is used to make the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. 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, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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. In the voice control process, voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of 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.

7. Description of the feature points of this embodiment 7-1. Auto operation mode A further detailed description of the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be added below. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, an operation mode related to a normal button operation promotion effect for prompting a normal button 40 pressing operation can be set, and the operation modes include a normal operation mode and an automatic operation mode (specific operation mode). The feature is that there is. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is suggested that the automatic operation mode can be set when the normal button 40 is not pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect, and the player is automatically set. Another feature is that by setting the operation mode, it is possible to influence the gaming situation regarding the pressing operation of the player who does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promoting effect.

In the state where the normal operation mode is set, for example, when a notice effect is executed on the display unit 50a or when the upper movable device 55 is activated in response to the player's pressing operation of the normal button 40, the player As seen, there are cases where the movable body 55k on the board moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation.

On the other hand, in the state where the automatic operation mode is set, the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period is halved at a predetermined timing (for example, the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period is halved regardless of whether or not the player has pressed the normal button 40. Assuming that the normal button 40 is pressed at the same timing), for example, when a notice effect is executed on the display unit 50a, or when the upper movable device 55 is activated, the movable body on the board is viewed from the player's point of view. In some cases, the 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. That is, in the auto operation mode, even if the player does not press the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period, it is considered that the normal button 40 has been pressed, and the jackpot expectation is suggested. It is an operation mode in which a notice effect or the like may be executed.

The operation mode of the present embodiment can be set to the normal operation mode or the automatic operation mode by the operation by the player even during the standby state in which the special figure variation effect is not performed and the special figure variation effect is being executed. Specifically, in the standby state in which the special figure variation effect is not performed, the select button 42 and the normal button 40 are used according to the display image related to the setting of the auto operation mode displayed on the display unit 50a. It is possible to set the auto operation mode. Further, even during the execution of the special figure variation effect, a display image related to the setting of the auto operation mode is displayed on the display unit 50a as described later, and the auto operation mode is set by using the select button 42 and the normal button 40 according to the display image. It is possible to do. In addition, when the normal operation mode is set, the automatic operation mode can be set by continuing to press the normal button 40 for about 3 seconds. If you want to cancel the auto operation mode while the auto operation mode is set, press the normal button 40 for about 3 seconds to cancel the auto operation mode and set it to the normal operation mode. It is possible. Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is turned on, the normal operation mode is set.

Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding the execution of the operation effect (normal button operation promotion effect, special button operation promotion 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 operation effect selection process is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the variation will consist of the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect symbol, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the operation effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect symbol, and the like. The details of the content of the production will be decided.

Then, in the operation effect selection process, when the execution of the operation effect is determined based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command, the operation effect (special button operation promotion effect, normal) performed in association with the special figure change effect. Button operation promotion effect) is selected. The information of the operation effect selected in the operation effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and is included in the operation effect start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. When performing the normal button operation promotion effect, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the operation effect start command has the designated normal button operation promotion effect image (normal button operation promotion image G4, normal button image G41). , The normal pressing operation image G42, the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43, and the character image CH indicating “chance”) are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIGS. 27, 28, and 29). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the information of the operation effect stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device) related to the operation effect. (Input device, etc.) is controlled as appropriate.

First, using FIG. 27, when the special figure variation effect is executed in a state where the normal operation mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, and the normal button operation promotion effect is performed in the special figure variation effect. Will be described. It is assumed that the first normal effect mode is being set by the effect control microcomputer 121, and the normal operation mode is set. In the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 of the present embodiment, information in which the normal operation mode is set or information in which the automatic operation mode is set is stored. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines from the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 whether the normal operation mode is set or the auto operation mode is set.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the information (see FIGS. 11 and 12) included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. Figure Determines the effect pattern of the variation effect. Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution of the operation effect and selects the normal button operation promotion effect that prompts the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect in the operation effect selection process, FIG. 27 As shown in the above, it is possible to perform a normal button operation promotion effect for prompting the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect. When the effect control microcomputer 121 detects once by the normal button detection switch 40a during the normal button operation valid period in the normal button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the display unit 50a shows " A notice effect is performed to display a character image CH indicating "chance".

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the variable effect is performed in the non-time saving state, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small Variable display of symbol KZ1, small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to make the player know that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the normal gaming state.

After that, when the normal button operation promotion effect for prompting the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is executed in the special figure variation effect, the normal button operation valid period of the normal button 40 occurs, and the normal button operation valid period occurs. , The display unit 50a performs the effect as shown in FIG. 27 (B). As shown in FIG. 27B, in the normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button operation promotion image G4 includes an image imitating the normal button 40 (normal button image G41), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the normal button 40 (normal pressing operation image G42), and the normal button 40. An image showing the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period (normal operation valid period remaining time image G43) is included. The normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 is composed of a linear progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period.

After that, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), when half of the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 shows white, that is, the remaining time of the normal operation valid period remaining time of the normal button operation valid period shown by the image G43. When the normal button 40 is pressed once when the time is half, a notice effect is performed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 27 (D). When the notice effect is performed on the display unit 50a, the character image CH indicating the "chance" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the character image CH indicating "chance" on the display unit 50a, it is possible to make the player grasp the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the character image CH indicating "chance" is displayed on the display unit 50a even if the normal button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being pressed during the normal button operation valid period. The displayed notice effect is performed.

After that, the display of the character image CH indicating the "chance" on the display unit 50a ends, and the execution of the advance notice effect ends, so that the execution of the normal button operation promotion effect also ends.

Next, using FIG. 28, the normal button operation promotion effect was performed in the special figure variation effect executed in the state where the normal operation mode was set, and the player in the normal button operation promotion effect. The case where the normal button 40 is not pressed by the above will be described. It is assumed that the first normal effect mode is being set by the effect control microcomputer 121, and the normal operation mode is set.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is based on the information (see FIGS. 11 and 12) included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. , Determine the production pattern of the special figure fluctuation production. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution of the operation effect in the special figure variation effect, and in the operation effect selection process, the normal button operation promotion effect that prompts the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect. When is selected, the display unit 50a can perform the normal button operation promotion effect in the special figure variation effect shown in FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the variable effect is performed in the non-time saving state, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small Variable display of symbol KZ1, small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to make the player know that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the normal gaming state.

After that, when the normal button operation promotion effect is executed in the special figure variation effect, the normal button operation valid period of the normal button 40 occurs, and as the normal button operation valid period occurs, it is shown in FIG. 28 (B). The production is performed. As shown in FIG. 28B, in the normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), when all the black parts of the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 turn white, that is, the remaining normal operation valid period remaining time, the remaining normal button operation valid period indicated by the image G43. When the time becomes 0, it means that the normal button operation valid period has elapsed. If the player does not press the normal button 40 even once before the normal button operation valid period elapses, and the normal button operation valid period elapses, the process proceeds to FIG. 28 (D).

When the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment determines that the normal operation mode is set from the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, it is normal until the normal button operation valid period elapses. When it is determined that the normal button operation valid period has elapsed without being detected by the button detection switch 40a once, the auto operation mode setting image G5 (“auto operation” indicating that the auto operation mode can be set is possible. A character image G51 indicating "mode", an item image G52 of "YES" consisting of a red background image, an item image G53 of "NO" consisting of a white background image, a select button image G54, and a normal button 40 are imitated. The automatic operation mode setting image display command for displaying the image G55) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the auto operation mode setting image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the auto operation mode setting image G5 (FIGS. 28 (D) and 28 (E)). reference). The automatic operation mode setting image G5 corresponds to the "specific operation mode display".

As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the advance notice effect is performed on the display unit 50a. When the notice effect is performed on the display unit 50a, the character image CH indicating the "chance" is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, when the normal button operation valid period elapses without pressing the normal button 40 before the normal button operation valid period elapses (when a specific condition or operation means is not operated). Can provide an auto operation mode display area 50e in a section at the right end (lower right corner) of the lower end of the display unit 50a. The auto operation mode display area 50e is an area for displaying the auto operation mode setting image G5. It is described to represent the range of the auto operation mode display area 50e, and is not actually displayed. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the special figure variation effect on which the auto operation mode setting image G5 is displayed is finished, the display of the auto operation mode setting image G5 on the display unit 50a is finished.

As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the automatic operation mode setting image is formed as the normal button operation valid period elapses without pressing the normal button 40 by the time the normal button operation valid period elapses. G5 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the auto operation mode setting image G5 is composed of a character image G51 indicating "auto operation mode", an item image G52 of "YES" composed of a red background image, and a white background image. The item image G53 of "NO", an image imitating the select button 42 (select button image G54), and an image G55 imitating the normal button 40 are included.

By displaying the character image G51 indicating the "automatic operation mode" on the display unit 50a, it is possible to make the player understand that the automatic operation mode can be set. Further, when the left direction button or the right direction button of the select button 42 is pressed while the auto operation mode setting image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can press the item image G52 of "YES". Alternatively, it is possible to select the item image G53 of "NO". Specifically, when the left or right button of the select button 42 is pressed, the item image of "YES" consisting of the red background image G52 is the item image of "YES" consisting of the white background image. At the same time as being changed to G52, the item image G53 of "NO" consisting of a white background image is changed to the item image G53 of "NO" consisting of a red background image. As described above, in the present embodiment, among the item image G52 of "YES" or the item image G53 of "NO" displayed on the display unit 50a, the item image whose background image is red is currently displayed by the player. This is the selected item image.

When the player normally presses the button 40, one of the item images G52 of "YES" or the item image G53 of "NO" displayed on the display unit 50a is selected. In this state, the player can press the normal button 40 to determine the selection of the selected item image. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment has the item image G52 of "YES" or the item image G53 of "NO" when the automatic operation mode setting image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the selection of the selected item image is determined, the auto operation mode setting image end command for ending the display of the auto operation mode setting image G5 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the auto operation mode setting image end command set here terminates the display of the auto operation mode setting image G5 on the display unit 50a.

After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed without the player selecting whether or not to set the auto operation mode, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect The symbol EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a stop mode (“567”) 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 (“567”) suggesting loss.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the information (see FIGS. 11 and 12) included in, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. , The special figure variation effect is executed as shown in FIG. 28 (F). In this case, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), when the special figure variation effect is performed, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left effect is displayed. The variation display of the small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. When the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment starts the execution of the next special figure variation effect while the auto operation mode setting image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the auto operation mode setting image The automatic operation mode setting image end command for ending the display of G5 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the auto operation mode setting image end command set here terminates the display of the auto operation mode setting image G5 on the display unit 50a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), the display of the auto operation mode setting image G5 disappears from the display unit 50a.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a case where a normal button operation promotion effect is performed in the special figure variation effect executed in a state where the automatic operation mode is set will be described. In FIG. 29, the player presses the select button 42 and the normal button 40 according to the auto operation mode setting image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a, and selects and determines the item image G52 indicating “YES”. And. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 is in a state where the first normal effect mode is being set and the auto operation mode is set.

The effect control microcomputer 121 changes the special figure based on the information (see FIGS. 11 and 12) included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. Determine the production pattern of the production. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution of the operation effect in the special figure variation effect, and in the operation effect selection process, the normal button operation promotion effect that prompts the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect. When is selected, as shown in FIG. 29, it is possible to perform the normal button operation promotion effect for prompting the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of normal button operation promotion effects may be executed in one special figure variation effect. In this case, for example, it is displayed on the display unit 50a because the normal button operation valid period has elapsed without pressing the normal button 40 in the first normal button operation promotion effect in the special figure variation effect. Auto operation mode setting When the auto operation mode is set according to the image G5, when the second normal button operation promotion effect is executed in the special figure variation effect, the normal button 40 is pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect. Even if no operation is performed, it is considered that the normal button 40 is pressed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment displays a character image OM indicating “automatic operation mode is being set” at the lower part of the display unit 50a (see FIG. 29). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment produces an auto operation mode setting start command for displaying a character image OM indicating "auto operation mode is being set" at the same time as setting the auto operation mode. Set in the output buffer of the RAM 124. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the auto operation mode setting start command set here causes the display unit 50a to start displaying the character image OM indicating "auto operation mode is being set". Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines from the information contained in the effect RAM 124 that the auto operation mode is set, and detects it by the normal button detection switch 40a before the normal button operation valid period elapses. If there is no time, half of the remaining time indicated by the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 on the display unit 50a, that is, half of the normal button operation valid period (for example, 8 seconds) (for example, 4 seconds) elapses. , The advance notice effect is executed assuming that the normal button 40 has been pressed once (see FIG. 29 (D)).

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the variable effect is performed in the non-time saving state, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small Variable display of symbol KZ1, small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), a character image OM indicating "automatic operation mode is being set" is displayed at the lower part of the display unit 50a. By displaying the character image OM indicating "automatic operation mode is being set" at the lower part of the display unit 50a, it is possible to make the player know that the automatic operation mode is being set. As a result, the player can grasp that it is not necessary to press the normal button 40 even if the normal button operation promotion effect is executed in the special figure variation effect.

After that, when the normal button operation promotion effect is executed, the normal button operation valid period of the normal button 40 is generated, and the effect shown in FIG. 29B is performed along with the occurrence of the normal button operation valid period. As shown in FIG. 29B, in the normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The normal button operation promotion image G4 includes an image imitating the normal button 40 (normal button image G41), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the normal button 40 (normal pressing operation image G42), and the normal button 40. An image showing the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period (normal operation valid period remaining time image G43) is included.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), when half of the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 turns white, that is, the remaining time of the normal button operation valid period (for example, 8 seconds) is half (for example, for example). At 4 seconds), even if the player does not normally press the button 40, the display unit 50a performs the advance notice effect as shown in FIG. 29 (D). When the notice effect is performed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), a character image CH indicating "chance" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the character image CH indicating "chance" on the display unit 50a, the player is made to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the player who does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect executed in the special figure variation effect sets the auto operation mode displayed on the display unit 50a. It is possible to set the automatic operation mode according to the image G5. By setting the auto operation mode according to the auto operation mode setting image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a, even if the player does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button is used. It is considered that the pressing operation of 40 has been performed, and it is possible to execute the advance notice effect. Therefore, if the automatic operation mode is set, the normal button operation valid period does not elapse without the normal button 40 being pressed during the normal button operation valid period. As a result, for a player who does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect, it is not necessary to bother to press the normal button 40, which provides an optimum game environment. Therefore, it is possible to continue the game in the optimum game environment.

Further, when the player can set the auto operation mode by pressing the select button 42 or the normal button 40 only in the standby state, the auto operation mode can be set in the standby state. An unknown player does not bother to set the auto operation mode. In addition, it is troublesome to bother to set the automatic operation mode in the standby state, and there may be a player who wants to play the game immediately. However, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment grasps the operation status of the player's normal button 40 that the player did not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect, and displays the display unit. The auto operation mode setting image G5 indicating that the auto operation mode can be set is displayed on 50a. As a result, the player can set the auto operation mode by checking the auto operation mode setting image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a. As described above, unlike the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment varies depending on the action taken by the player, such as whether or not the normal button 40 is pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect. It is possible for the player to comfortably customize the normal button operation promotion effect in the effect.

7-2. Mode without specific operation and mode with specific operation Further detailed explanations will be added below with respect to the feature points in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the special figure variation effect, it is possible to urge the player to press the normal button 40, or to urge the player to press the normal button 40. No production may be performed. In the production that does not prompt the player to press the normal button 40, the normal button operation valid period is not provided. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is continuously performed in the effect that does not prompt the pressing operation of the normal button 40 once, which is executed in the special figure variation effect. The feature is that there are two types of effect modes to be set depending on whether or not the number of times is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. Further, it is also a feature that the ratio of the LOGO notice effect (suggestion effect), which suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a jackpot, is executed in the special figure variation effect differs depending on the effect mode to be set. Here, the effect that does not prompt the pressing operation of the normal button 40 once executed in the special figure variation effect in the present embodiment is N reach (operation non-promotion effect, reach effect). .. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the LOGO notice effect may be executed when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach eye, that is, at the time of tempai.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is detected by the normal button detection switch 40a during the execution of N reach, which is an effect for which the normal button operation valid period, which is executed in one special figure variation effect, is not provided. Count the number of times. Then, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the number of times detected by the counted normal button detection switch 40a in one N reach in one special figure variation effect is less than a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment). If there is, a mode without specific operation is set as the effect mode. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is turned on, the mode without specific operation is usually set.

On the other hand, in the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment, the number of times detected by the counted normal button detection switch 40a in one N reach in one special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, the number of times is detected by the normal button detection switch 40a. When it reaches (10 times), a mode with a specific operation is set as an effect mode. Here, the information on whether the effect control microcomputer 121 is set to the mode without specific operation or the mode with specific operation is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the mode is set to the mode without specific operation or the mode with specific operation is set based on the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. ..

When the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is in the state where the mode with specific operation is set, the setting of the mode with specific operation is canceled by continuing to press the special button 41 for about 5 seconds. Then, it is possible to change the setting to the mode without specific operation. When the setting is changed to the mode without specific operation, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores information for setting the mode without specific operation in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. It should be noted that the "specific condition" is that the number of times that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. , "Operating status of the operating means in the operation non-promotion effect", "Operating status of the operating means in the reach effect".

Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding the execution of the LOGO 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, then the operation effect 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 special figure 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 (LOGO advance notice effect, Other notice effects) are selected. 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 CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the advance notice effect start command displays the image of the specified advance notice effect (for example, in the case of the LOGO advance notice effect, refer to the character advance notice image KG and FIG. 31 (C)) on the display unit 50a. indicate. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the information of the advance notice effect stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device) related to the advance notice effect. (Input device, etc.) is controlled as appropriate.

Further, when terminating the execution of the LOGO notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the LOGO notice effect end command for terminating the execution of the LOGO notice effect on the display unit 50a in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. do. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the LOGO notice effect end command set here ends the execution of the LOGO notice effect on the display unit 50a. As a result, the execution of the LOGO notice effect is completed, and the display of the character notice image KG on the display unit 50a is finished.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment determines the ratio of executing the LOGO notice effect in the special figure variation effect according to the set effect mode among the above-mentioned modes without specific operation or mode with specific operation. It is different (see FIG. 30). Using FIG. 30, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the LOGO notice effect in the special figure variation effect depending on the effect mode set among the above-mentioned mode without specific operation or mode with specific operation. The rate of execution will be described.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment sets the table shown in FIG. 30A when the above-mentioned mode without specific operation is set. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is based on the information included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101 (FIGS. 8 and 8). 11. Refer to FIG. 12), and select the effect pattern of the special figure variation effect. Then, in the advance notice effect selection process, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to select the LOGO advance notice effect according to the special figure variation effect using the table shown in FIG. 30 (A). It is possible to execute the LOGO notice production.

As shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the mode without specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 change start command or the special figure 2 change transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the information included in the start command (see FIGS. 8, 11, and 12), it is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the advance notice effect selection process, and the effect control is performed. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is executed by the special figure variation effect by the microcomputer 121 is "30%".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the mode without specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. 2 If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the information included in the fluctuation start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), it is not selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the advance notice effect selection process. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is not executed in the figure variation effect is "70%".

As shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the mode without specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 change start command or the special figure 2 change transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the information included in the start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), it is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the advance notice effect selection process, and the special figure variation effect is produced. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is executed is "50%".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the mode without specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. 2 If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the information included in the fluctuation start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the result in the advance notice effect selection process. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is not executed in the special figure variation effect is "50%".

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment sets the table shown in FIG. 30B when the above-described mode with specific operation is set. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is based on the information included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101 (FIGS. 8 and 8). 11. Refer to FIG. 12), and select the effect pattern of the special figure variation effect. Then, in the advance notice effect selection process, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to select the LOGO advance notice effect in accordance with the special figure variation effect, using the table shown in FIG. 30 (B). It is possible to execute the LOGO notice production.

As shown in FIG. 30B, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 change start command or the special figure 2 change transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the information included in the start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), it is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the advance notice effect selection process, and the special figure variation effect is produced. The rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed is "70%".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. 2 When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the information included in the fluctuation start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the target in the advance notice effect selection process. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is not executed in the figure variation effect is "30%".

As shown in FIG. 30B, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 change start command or the special figure 2 change transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. When the result of the jackpot determination is lost based on the information included in the start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect in the advance notice effect selection process, and the special figure variation effect is used. The rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed is "40%".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure transmitted from the game control microcomputer 101. 2 When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the information included in the fluctuation start command (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the result in the advance notice effect selection process. The ratio at which the LOGO notice effect is not executed in the figure variation effect is "60%".

As described with reference to FIG. 30, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the state in which the mode with specific operation is set is higher than the state in which the mode without specific operation is set. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed in the special figure variation effect is high (see FIG. 30). As a result, the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in the N reach for which the normal button operation validity period is not set as in the operation effect is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. In that case, that is, a player who often presses the normal button 40 in N reach makes it easier for the LOGO notice effect to be executed by the special figure variation effect when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is possible. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the result of the jackpot determination is lost in the state in which the mode with specific operation is set than in the state in which the mode without specific operation is set. In some cases, the rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed in the special figure variation effect is low (see FIG. 30). As a result, when the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed is a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) in the N reach for which the normal button operation valid period is not set, That is, it is possible for a player who often presses the normal button 40 in N reach to make it difficult for the LOGO notice effect to be executed by the special figure variation effect when the result of the jackpot determination is lost. .. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is more likely that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in the N reach than in the case where the normal button 40 is not continuously pressed in the N reach. It will be advantageous.

Next, a case where the LOGO notice effect is executed and a case where the LOGO notice effect is not executed in the special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 31. First, the information included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (see special figure fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P03, P04, P05, P06, and FIG. 11) or the information included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command (special figure fluctuation pattern). Based on P51, P52, P53, P54, P55, P56, see FIG. 12), in the special figure variation effect executed by the effect control microcomputer 121, the case where the LOGO notice effect is not executed using FIG. It will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (B).

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the variable effect is performed in the non-time saving state, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small Variable display of symbol KZ1, small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye, "5 ↓ 5" state). Reach is established. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach, that is, at the time of tempai, the LOGO notice effect is not executed, so that the display unit 50a will be described later. The character preview image KG is not displayed. After that, it will proceed to reach production.

Next, the information included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (see special figure fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P03, P04, P05, P06, and FIG. 11) or the information included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command (special figure fluctuation). Based on the patterns P51, P52, P53, P54, P55, P56, see FIG. 12), in the special figure variation effect executed by the effect control microcomputer 121, the LOGO notice effect is performed using the table shown in FIG. The case where it is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (C).

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the variable effect is performed in the non-time saving state, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small Variable display of symbol KZ1, small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and right small symbol KZ3 is also performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye, "5 ↓ 5" state). Reach is established. As shown in FIG. 31C, the LOGO notice effect is executed when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach, that is, at the time of tempai. By executing the LOGO notice effect, the character notice image KG suggesting that the result of the big hit determination may be a big hit is displayed on the display unit 50a. After that, it will proceed to reach production.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach eye, that is, at the time of tempai, the logo is displayed on the display unit 50a in the state where the no specific operation mode is set. The notice effect is executed, and the character notice image KG is displayed. This gives the player the impression that it is unlikely to be a big hit (see FIG. 30 (A)). However, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach eye in the state where the mode with specific operation is set, that is, at the time of tempai, the logo notice effect is executed on the display unit 50a, and the character The preview image KG is displayed. This gives the impression that the player is likely to be a big hit. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the player who often presses the normal button 40 in the N reach for which the normal button operation valid period is not provided, that is, actively devotes himself to the game. For the player, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the reach eye, that is, the same LOGO notice effect that can be executed at the time of tempai will increase the effect value. This makes it possible for a player who often presses the normal button 40 to continuously play the game.

Further, when the player presses the select button 42 or the normal button 40 only in the standby state to set the mode with the specific operation, for example, the mode with the specific operation can be set in the standby state. An unknown player does not bother to set the mode with a specific operation. In addition, it is troublesome to bother to set the mode with a specific operation in the standby state, and there may be a player who wants to play the game immediately. However, in the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment, the player's normal button that the player continuously presses the normal button 40 in N reach more than a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment). The operation status of 40 is grasped, and the mode with specific operation is set. As a result, unlike the conventional pachinko gaming machine, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment continuously presses the normal button 40 a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) in N reach. Depending on the action taken by the player, the rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed during the tempai in the special figure fluctuation effect is high when it is a big hit, and the rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed is low when it is lost. Become. Therefore, it is possible for the player to comfortably customize the LOGO notice effect executed by the special figure variation effect.

8. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a specific condition is satisfied regarding the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the special figure variation effect, the special figure variation effect is achieved. It is possible to bring about various changes in the playing environment of the player in the special figure variation effect executed after the execution of. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable playing environment for the player by changing the playing environment of the player in the special figure variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to have many players continue to play the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there are two things that affect the playing environment of the player of the special figure variation effect. One of them is that the normal button operation valid period has elapsed without performing one normal button 40 pressing operation during the normal button operation valid period in the operation effect for prompting the normal button 40 pressing operation. .. Temporarily, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the normal button operation promotion effect that encourages the pressing operation of the normal button 40, the normal button operation is valid without pressing the normal button 40 once during the normal button operation valid period. When the period elapses, it becomes possible to bring about a change in the environment of the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promoting effect executed after the execution of the normal button operation promoting effect (see FIG. 29). As a result, when the player does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect, the environment for pressing the normal button 40 changes, so that the player presses the normal button 40. It is possible to make the environment comfortable. Therefore, it is possible to have a player who does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect continuously play the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the normal button 40 is not pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect, the automatic operation mode setting image G5 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the player performs a pressing operation of the normal button 40 according to the automatic operation mode setting image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a, and when the setting of the automatic operation mode is determined, the next executed normal button operation promotion is performed. Even if the normal button 40 is not pressed in the effect, it is considered that the normal button 40 is pressed (see FIG. 29). As a result, the automatic operation mode is set for the player who does not press the normal button 40 in the normal button operation promotion effect, so that the player who does not press the normal button 40 in the operation effect can use it. It becomes possible to enjoy a comfortable game. Therefore, it is possible to have a player who does not press the normal button 40 continuously play the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the normal button operation promotion effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Of the two described above, the other is N reach, which does not prompt the normal button 40 to be pressed and has no normal button operation validity period, and the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed is the number of times. It is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in the N reach is a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment), the N reach is achieved. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot than when the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed is less than a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment), the effect control microcomputer 121 As a result, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed in the special figure variation effect is high (see FIG. 30). As a result, for the player who frequently presses the normal button 40 in the N reach, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed at the time of tempai from the next special figure variation effect after the special figure variation effect is completed. (See FIG. 30 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable gaming environment because the gaming situation is very advantageous for the player who frequently presses the button 40 during the N reach. In this way, it is possible for a player who frequently presses the normal button 40 in the N reach to continue playing the game even after the N reach is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the player who is waiting for the result of the jackpot determination while watching the N reach is actively pressing the normal button 40, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the mode with the specific operation. NS. As a result, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the player is given a dramatic privilege that the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed at the time of tempai in the special figure variation effect is increased (FIG. 30 (B)). reference). Therefore, it is possible to have a player who actively presses the normal button 40 while waiting for the result of the jackpot determination while looking at the N reach to continue playing the game even after the N reach is completed. , It becomes possible to improve the game entertainment.

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

In the above embodiment, the winning of the game ball into the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 corresponds to the "predetermined condition", but is not limited to this. For example, a first starting port and another starting port different from the second starting port 12 may be provided. Further, the special figure 1 lottery or the special figure 2 lottery may be performed by winning a prize in another starting port. In this case, the winning of the game ball to any of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the other starting port may correspond to the "predetermined condition".

In the above embodiment, the jackpot game state, the low-probability high-base game state, the high-probability low-base state, and the high-probability high-base state correspond to the "special game state", but the present invention is not limited to this. No. For example, only the jackpot gaming state may correspond to the "special gaming state". Further, the low-probability high-base gaming state, the high-probability low-base state, and the high-probability high-base state may correspond to the "special gaming state".

In the above embodiment, the special figure variation effect, the hold effect, and the jackpot game effect correspond to the "game effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any of the special figure variation effect, the hold effect, and the jackpot game effect may correspond to the "game effect". Further, two of the special figure variation effect, the hold effect, and the jackpot game effect may correspond to the "game effect".

In the above embodiment, the normal button 40 corresponds to the "operating means", but is not limited thereto. For example, the special button 41 may correspond to the "operating means". Further, the select button 42 may correspond to the "operating means". In addition, other effect buttons different from the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the select button 42 may correspond to the "operation means".

In the above embodiment, the normal button operation valid period has elapsed without the normal button 40 being pressed once during the normal button operation valid period, and the normal button 40 is continuously operated by one N reach. The number of times the pressing operation is performed is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more, which corresponds to "a specific condition regarding the operation of the operating means", but is not limited to this. For example, even if the normal button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being continuously pressed during the normal button operation valid period, it corresponds to "a specific condition relating to the operation of the operating means". good. Further, the fact that the operation of pressing the normal button 40 is performed a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more due to the normal fluctuation may correspond to "a specific condition relating to the operation of the operation means". In addition, the number of times that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in the jackpot game production is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more, which is a "specific condition regarding the operation of the operating means". It may be equivalent.

In the above embodiment, the automatic operation mode is set when the normal button operation valid period elapses without performing one pressing operation of the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period in the normal button operation promotion effect. NS. When the auto operation mode is set, it is considered that the operation of pressing the normal button 40 is performed in the normal button operation promotion effect executed after the end of the normal button operation promotion effect. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the auto operation mode is set when the normal button operation valid period has elapsed in the normal button operation promotion effect executed in the special figure variation effect, the special figure variation effect ends and the next special figure variation From the normal button operation promoting effect that can be executed in the effect, it may be considered that the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is performed in the normal button operation promoting effect. In addition, when the auto operation mode is set, after executing the special figure variation effect a plurality of times, the normal button 40 is pressed in the normal button operation promotion effect that can be executed in the special figure variation effect to be executed. It may be considered to have been.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment). If there is, a mode with a specific operation is set. When the mode with specific operation is set, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed at the time of tempai is increased from the special figure variation effect executed after the end of the special figure variation effect. However, it is not limited to these. For example, when the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. When the mode with specific operation is set, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed at the time of the tempai again in the special figure variation effect may be increased. In addition, when the mode with specific operation is set, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed may be increased at the time of tempai in the special figure variation effect to be executed after executing the special figure variation effect a plurality of times. ..

In the above embodiment, the fact that the normal button operation valid period has elapsed without the normal button 40 being pressed once during the normal button operation valid period is "when the operation means is not operated". Equivalent, but not limited to this. For example, during the special button operation valid period of the special button 41, the special button 41 was not pressed and the special button operation valid period of the special button 41 had elapsed. It may be equivalent to. In addition, the fact that the number of times that the normal button operation valid period has elapsed reaches, for example, three times without performing one pressing operation of the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period means that "the operation of the operating means is performed. It may correspond to "if not broken".

In the above embodiment, in the normal button operation promotion effect, when the normal button operation valid period elapses without performing one pressing operation of the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period, the automatic operation mode is set by the player. When set, in the normal button operation promotion effect executed after the normal button operation promotion effect, it is considered that the normal button 40 is pressed even if the player does not press the normal button 40. This corresponds to "when the operation of the operation means is not performed in the operation promotion effect, it affects the operation environment of the operation means in the operation promotion effect to be executed after the execution of the operation promotion effect". bottom. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the normal button operation promotion effect, if the normal button operation valid period elapses without performing one pressing operation of the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period, the effect control microcomputer 121 automatically automatically presses the button 40. In the normal button operation promotion effect in which the automatic operation mode is set and executed after the normal button operation promotion effect, the normal button 40 is pressed even if the player does not press the normal button 40. It is considered that "when the operation of the operation means is not performed in the operation promotion effect, it affects the operation environment of the operation means in the operation promotion effect to be executed after the execution of the operation promotion effect". It may correspond to. In addition, in the normal button operation promotion effect, if the normal button operation valid period elapses without one pressing operation of the normal button 40 during the normal button operation valid period, it is executed after the normal button operation promotion effect. In the normal button operation promotion effect to be performed, even if the normal button detection switch 40a is detected by the effect control microcomputer 121, it is considered that the normal button 40 is not pressed. When the operation of the operation means is not performed, it may correspond to "affecting the operation environment of the operation means in the operation promotion effect to be executed after the execution of the operation promotion effect".

In the above embodiment, the auto operation mode setting image G5 corresponds to the "specific operation mode display" at the right end (lower right corner) of the lower end portion of the display unit 50a, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is possible to show the player that the automatic operation mode can be set, a display image other than the automatic operation mode setting image G5 may correspond to the "specific operation mode display".

In the above embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the automatic operation mode is set, the remaining time indicated by the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 displayed on the display unit 50a is the normal button operation valid period. When it reached half, it was considered that the normal button 40 was pressed even if the normal button detection switch 40a was not detected. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the automatic operation mode is set, the remaining time indicated by the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 displayed on the display unit 50a may be other than half of the normal button operation valid period. Even if the normal button detection switch 40a is not detected, it may be considered that the normal button 40 has been pressed. In this case, if the jackpot expectation is high, the effect control microcomputer 121 has the remaining time indicated by the normal operation valid period remaining time image G43 displayed on the display unit 50a in the state where the automatic operation mode is set. However, when the normal button operation valid period of 3/4 is reached, it may be considered that the normal button 40 is pressed even if the normal button detection switch 40a is not detected. In this way, by changing the timing at which the normal button 40 is considered to have been pressed according to the jackpot expectation, a new suggestion of the jackpot expectation when the auto operation mode is set is provided. Is possible.

In the above embodiment, N reach corresponds to "operation non-promotion effect", but is not limited to this. For example, the first N reach in which the normal button operation promotion effect is executed and the normal button operation valid period is provided, and the second N reach in which the normal button operation promotion effect is not executed and the normal button operation valid period is not provided. There may be. In this case, the second N reach in which the normal button operation promotion effect is not executed and the normal button operation valid period is not provided may correspond to the “operation non-promotion effect”.

In the above embodiment, N reach corresponds to "operation non-promotion effect", but is not limited to this. If the effect is executed by the special figure variation effect in which the normal button operation promotion effect is not executed and the normal button operation valid period is not provided, for example, from the specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, the speaker 52. The specific sound to be output, the effect of making the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a specific light emitting mode, the hold icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, etc. are "operations". It may correspond to "non-promotion effect".

In the above embodiment, the number of times that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment), that is, "in the operation promotion effect". It corresponds to "the operation status of the operation means", but is not limited to this. For example, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the total number of times detected by the normal button detection switch 40a in N reach a plurality of times (for example, 4 times) reaches 40 times. It may correspond to "operation status of means". Further, the time when the normal button 40 is pressed in one N reach is more than half of the time related to the N reach, which corresponds to the "operation status of the operation means in the operation promotion effect". You may.

The LOGO notice effect of the above embodiment corresponds to the "suggestion effect", but is not limited thereto. For example, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the result of the jackpot determination in the special figure variation effect becomes a big hit than when the mode without specific operation is set. If the ratio of the effect suggesting the possibility is high, the specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, the specific sound output from the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are displayed in a specific light emitting mode. An effect of emitting light, a hold icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, or the like may correspond to a "suggestion effect".

The LOGO notice effect of the above embodiment is executed at the time of tempai of the special figure variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the LOGO notice effect is executed can be changed as appropriate. For example, the LOGO notice effect may be executed at the start of the special figure variation effect, or may be executed during the N reach in the special figure variation effect.

In the above embodiment, the LOGO notice effect is executed by the special figure variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the LOGO notice effect may be executed as a jackpot game effect or a hold effect. The LOGO notice effect may be executed by any of the special figure variation effect, the jackpot game effect, and the hold effect.

In the above embodiment, the number of times that the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment) or more. In this case, the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach is less than a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment), rather than the case where the special figure variation effect is produced. At the time of tempai in the special figure fluctuation effect that is executed after the execution is completed and executed, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed when the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot is high, but the result of the jackpot judgment is lost. At one point, the rate at which the LOGO notice effect was executed was low (see FIG. 30 (B)). However, it is not limited to this. The execution ratio shown in FIG. 30 (A) and the execution ratio shown in FIG. 30 (B) can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the mode with a specific operation is set, the rate at which the LOGO notice effect is executed may be high regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. Further, when the mode with specific operation is set, the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is low, but the ratio of the LOGO notice effect being executed when the result is a loss. May be high.

In the above embodiment, N reach corresponds to "reach production", but is not limited to this. If the reach effect is executed in the special figure variation effect in which the operation effect is not executed and the normal button operation validity period is not provided, for example, SP reach, SPSP reach, etc. correspond to the "reach effect". good.

In the above embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the specific operation mode, the display unit 50a does not display a display image indicating that the specific operation mode is set. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the specific operation mode, the display unit 50a may display a display image indicating that the specific operation mode is set. Further, only when the mode with specific operation is set, a display image indicating that the mode with specific operation is set may be displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, it is possible to make the player understand that the LOGO notice effect is likely to be executed at the time of tempai in the special figure variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to positively press the normal button 40 in one N reach to grasp that the effectary privilege has been obtained.

In the above embodiment, if the effect control microcomputer 121 continues to set the mode with specific operation, the table shown in FIG. 30B continues to be selected. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the mode with specific operation is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the table shown in FIG. 30B in one special figure variation effect is selected, but when the special figure variation effect is completed. The mode with specific operation may be changed to the mode without specific operation, and the table shown in FIG. 30 (B) may be changed to the table shown in FIG. 30 (A).

In the above embodiment, in the state where the auto operation mode is set, the character image OM indicating "auto operation mode is being set" is still displayed on the display unit 50a, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character image OM indicating "automatic operation mode is being set" may be displayed on the display unit 50a only when the automatic operation mode is set.

In the above embodiment, the button operation valid period of the special button 41 is divided into the special button operation valid period and the button operation valid period of the normal button 40, which is limited to the normal button operation valid period. No. It is not necessary to divide the special button operation valid period and the normal button operation valid period.

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 gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming 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 gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming 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. 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 control of the game and the control of the effect 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.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (means A1 to A5) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment 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.

The invention according to means A1
A special gaming state (big hit gaming state, low-probability high-base gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a gaming ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12). , High-probability low-base state, high-probability high-base state)
An effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of executing a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) suggesting the result of a lottery by the game control means, and
It is equipped with an operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by the player.
The effect control means
Specific conditions relating to the operation of the operating means in the game effect (the operation of pressing the normal button 40 was not performed during the normal button operation valid period, the normal button operation valid period has elapsed, and the game is continuously performed by one N reach. Then, when the number of times the normal button 40 is pressed is a predetermined number of times (10 times or more in this embodiment), the game environment of the player in the game production is affected. (The mode with specific operation is set compared to the case where the mode without specific operation is set, in which the automatic operation mode is set and the normal button 40 is considered to have been pressed at a predetermined timing during the normal button operation valid period. In the case of setting, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, it is possible to set a table in which the ratio of executing the LOGO notice effect in the special figure variation effect is high). It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a specific condition regarding the operation of the operating means in the gaming effect is satisfied, it is possible to affect the playing environment of the player in the gaming effect. As a result, the game environment of the player in the game production is affected, so that it is possible to provide the player with a comfortable game environment. Therefore, it is possible for many players to continuously play a game on a gaming machine, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A2
The gaming machine according to means A1.
The specific condition is a case where the operation of the operation means is not performed (when the operation of pressing the normal button 40 is not performed during the normal button operation valid period and the normal button operation valid period has elapsed).
The effect control means
During the execution of the game effect, an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the operation means (button operation promotion effect, FIGS. 27 (B) to 27 (C), 28 (B) to 28 (C), 29. (B) to FIG. 29 (C)) can be executed.
When the operation of the operation means is not performed in the operation promotion effect (when the operation of pressing the normal button 40 is not performed during the normal button operation valid period and the normal button operation valid period has elapsed), the operation is concerned. Operation to be executed after execution of the promotion effect The operation environment of the operation means in the promotion effect is affected (the automatic operation mode is set, and the operation of pressing the normal button 40 at a predetermined timing during the normal button operation valid period is performed. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform (see FIGS. 29 (B) to 29 (D)), which is considered to have been performed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation to be executed after the operation promotion effect is executed when a specific condition that the operation means is not operated is satisfied in the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation means. It is possible to influence the operation status of the operation means in the promotion effect. As a result, when the player does not operate the operating means in the operation promotion effect, the operating environment of the operating means is affected, so that the operating environment of the operating means can be made comfortable for the player. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to have a player who does not operate the operation means in the operation promotion effect continuously play the game on the gaming machine, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A3
The gaming machine according to means A2.
The effect control means
A specific operation that is deemed to have been performed even if the operation means has not been operated during a predetermined period (normal button operation valid period, see FIG. 29C) during the execution of the operation promotion effect. The mode (automatic operation mode) can be set,
When the operation of the operation means is not performed in the operation promotion effect, the specific operation mode display indicating that the specific operation mode can be set (automatic operation mode setting image G5, FIG. 28 (D), It is a gaming machine characterized by performing (see FIG. 28E).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the operation means is not operated in the operation promotion effect, the specific operation mode display indicating that the specific operation mode can be set is performed. Further, when the specific operation mode is set, it is considered that the operation means is performed even if the operation means is not operated in a predetermined period during the execution of the operation promotion effect. As a result, the player who does not operate the operation means in the operation promotion effect can comfortably enjoy the game by setting the specific operation mode. Therefore, it is possible to have a player who does not operate the operation means in the operation promotion effect continuously play the game on the gaming machine, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A4
The gaming machine according to means A1.
During the execution of the game effect, it is possible to execute an operation non-promotion effect (N reach, see FIG. 18) that does not prompt the operation of the operation means.
The specific condition is the operation status of the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach is a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment). 10 times) or more)
The effect control means
In the game effect, a suggestion effect (LOGO notice effect, see FIG. 31 (C)) suggesting the possibility of being controlled by the game control means to the special game state can be executed.
When the number of times the operation of the operation means is performed in the operation non-promotion effect is small (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is The operation non-promotion effect is more than the ratio (30%, see FIG. 30A) of executing the suggestion effect after the operation non-promotion effect is executed in a predetermined number of times (when it is less than 10 times in the present embodiment). When the operation of the operation means is performed many times in the promotion effect (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times ( In the present embodiment, when the number of times is 10 times or more), the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after executing the operation non-promotion effect (70%, see FIG. 30B) may be higher. It is a featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number of times the operation means is operated in the operation non-promotion effect is larger than the number of times the operation means is operated in the operation non-promotion effect. The execution rate of the suggestion effect executed after the operation non-promotion effect is executed increases. As a result, for the player who frequently operates the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect, the execution rate of the suggestion effect after the execution of the operation non-promotion effect is high, so that the player is given the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect. It is possible to perform the operation of. Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable game environment in which the execution rate of the suggestion effect in the game effect is high for the player who frequently operates the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to have a player who frequently operates the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect continue to play the game even after the operation non-promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. ..

The invention according to means A5
The gaming machine according to means A1.
During the execution of the game effect, a reach effect (N reach) using the effect symbols (left effect symbol EZ, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) can be executed.
The specific condition is the operation status of the operation means in the reach effect (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach is a predetermined number of times (10 in the present embodiment). More than once)
The effect control means
In the game effect, a suggestion effect (LOGO notice effect, see FIG. 31 (C)) suggesting the possibility of being controlled by the game control means to the special game state can be executed.
When the number of times the operation of the operation means is performed in the reach effect is small (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times. (In the case of less than 10 times in the present embodiment), the operating means in the reach effect is higher than the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after the reach effect is executed (30%, see FIG. 30 (A)). When the number of times the operation is performed is large (the number of times the normal button 40 is continuously pressed in one N reach executed in the special figure variation effect is a predetermined number of times (10 in this embodiment) The gaming machine is characterized in that the ratio (70%, see FIG. 30B) of executing the suggestion effect after the execution of the reach effect may be higher when the number of times is greater than or equal to the number of times.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution of the reach effect is performed more frequently in the reach effect than when the operation means is operated less frequently in the reach effect. There is a high percentage of suggestion effects that will be executed later. As a result, it is possible to give a player who is actively operating the operation means while waiting for the result of the lottery in the reach effect to have a privilege that the execution rate of the suggestion effect in the game effect is high. .. Therefore, it is possible for a player who frequently operates the operation means while waiting for the result of the lottery in the reach production to continue to play the game even after the reach production is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Become.

40 ... Normal button 41 ... Special button 42 ... Select button 50 ... Image display device 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer 124 ... Production RAM
EZ1 ... Left production design EZ2 ... Middle production design EZ3 ... Right production design PY1 ... Pachinko game machine

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means capable of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to control a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
An effect control means capable of executing a game effect suggesting the result of a lottery by the game control means, and
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to influence the playing environment of a player in the gaming effect by satisfying a specific condition relating to the operation of the operating means in the gaming effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific condition is a case where the operation of the operation means is not performed.
The effect control means
During the execution of the game effect, it is possible to execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means.
When the operation of the operation means is not performed in the operation promotion effect, it is possible to affect the operation environment of the operation means in the operation promotion effect executed after the execution of the operation promotion effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 2.
The effect control means
During a predetermined period during the execution of the operation promotion effect, it is possible to set a specific operation mode in which it is considered that the operation of the operation means has been performed even if the operation of the operation means has not been performed.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operation means is not operated in the operation promotion effect, a specific operation mode display indicating that the specific operation mode can be set is performed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
During the execution of the game effect, it is possible to execute an operation non-promotion effect that does not prompt the operation of the operation means.
The specific condition is an operation state of the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect.
The effect control means
In the game effect, a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled by the game control means to the special game state can be executed.
When the number of times the operation of the operation means is performed in the operation non-promotion effect is small, the operation of the operation means in the operation non-promotion effect is higher than the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after the operation non-promotion effect is executed. The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the number of times the operation is performed is large, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after executing the operation non-promotion effect may be higher. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
During the execution of the game effect, it is possible to execute a reach effect using the effect symbol.
The specific condition is an operation status of the operation means in the reach effect.
The effect control means
In the game effect, a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled by the game control means to the special game state can be executed.
When the number of times the operation means is operated in the reach effect is small, the number of times the operation means is operated in the reach effect is larger than the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after the reach effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that, in a large number of cases, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect after executing the reach effect may be higher.

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