JP2021166655A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which contributes to improvement of game amusement through a performance.SOLUTION: A normal button 40 and a special button 41 are provided on a front frame 23. A microcomputer for performance control 121 is capable of executing challenge ready-to-win aiming at the falling of an on-board mobile body 55k by operation of the normal button 40, in a special symbol variation performance. In the challenge ready-to-win, the on-board mobile body 55k is more likely to fall when the normal button 40 is operated with a successive timing than when the normal button 40 is not operated with the successive timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a judgment is made by a game ball winning (winning) in the starting opening, and as a special game, a round game involving opening of the large winning opening is performed. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in the large prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the stop mode of the symbol after the symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol and then displays the stop.

Further, in the gaming machine, if the effect button is operated within the operation acceptance period, the button notice effect may be executed. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, when the effect button is operated within the operation acceptance period, the mode of the button advance notice effect to be executed changes depending on the operation timing of the effect button.

JP-A-2019-170772

There is room for improvement in terms of production. By installing an improved production, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes an operation means that can be operated by a player and an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect by using the effect means including the operation means. Includes a first operating means, the effect executing means can execute a challenge effect in which a specific result may be derived according to the operation of the first operating means, and in the challenge effect. When the operation of the first operating means is performed at a specific timing, the specific result can be easily derived.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of a game through production.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the gaming state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the jackpot game. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big hit game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of an 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 SPSP 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 block diagram of the part related to the control of a gaming machine. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of the look-ahead judgment table. This is a specific example of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main control part. This is a specific example of the symbol A determination table. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern A determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect control part. (A) is a challenge reach selection table, (B) is a first success / failure selection table, and (C) is a second success / failure selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the challenge reach of the 1st mission. It is a specific example of the challenge reach of the first mission, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 23. It is a time chart which shows the operation effective time of a normal button. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the challenge reach of the 2nd mission. It is a specific example of the challenge reach of the second mission, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 26. It is a specific example of the challenge reach of the second mission, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 27. It is a specific example of the challenge reach of the second mission, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 28.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments 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, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described later, in the flowchart, the plurality of processes in the arbitrary 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.

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Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23 m that can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. Further, the front frame 23m includes a transparent plate 23t having transparency, and the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 includes an upper plate 34 for storing the game ball and a handle 72k for launching the game ball onto the game board 1. The upper plate 34 is installed below the front door 23 and stores the game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, the game ball stored in the upper plate 34 is launched onto the game board 1.

Further, the front door 23 includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speaker 52 is installed in the upper left portion and the upper right portion of the front door 23, and outputs, for example, BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, and the like. The frame lamp 53 is a left portion and a right portion of the front door 23 and is installed around the transparent plate 23t, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed above the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the front door 23 includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. It is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. At the same time, it is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured to be composed of a cross key, a touch panel, or the like. ..

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game nail (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (win or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first major winning opening 14, and a second major winning opening 15. Each of the winning devices is provided with a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of the game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the jackpot determination described later. The first starting port 11 is configured so that the ease of entering the game ball is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 at the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, one) of gaming balls is paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination in the same manner as when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 11. Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening / closing member 12k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the opening / closing member 12k using the opening / closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter into the second starting port 12, and a closed state. The second starting port 12 is set to either an open state (open state) in which the game ball can easily enter the ball.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that the game ball can pass through. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination described later. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out the prize ball to the upper plate 34 even if the gaming ball passes through the gate 13.

The first large winning opening 14 is installed in the lower right portion of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first large winning opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The first prize opening 14 includes a first opening / closing door 14k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening / closing door 14k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the game ball cannot enter the first grand prize opening 14 (closed state) and the game ball enters. Set to either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible or the open state.

The second big winning opening 15 is installed at the lower right of the game area 6 and below the first big winning opening 14 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second large winning opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The second prize opening 15 includes a second opening / closing door 15k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening / closing door 15k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15 (closed state) and the game ball enters. Set to either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible or the open state.

The general winning opening 10 is installed in the lower left and lower right of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls.

In addition, an out opening 19 is installed at the bottom of the game area 6, and any of the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the first major winning opening 14, and the second major winning opening 15. The game ball that did not win the prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the out port 19.

Further, the game board 1 includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1, and includes, for example, a display unit 50a composed of a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display unit 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display unit 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the game board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The indicators 8 are installed at the lower left of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a combination of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a plurality of LEDs to enable the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special figures, variable display and stop display of normal figures, special figure, which will be described later). The player is notified of the number of holdings in FIG. 1, the number of holdings in special figure 2, the number of holdings in normal drawing, etc.).

3. 3. Basic game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game by using a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special figure game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a prize is awarded to the first start port 11 of the game ball or the second start port 12 of the game ball, and the acquired right. The jackpot judgment is made based on. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as “variable display time”) differs depending on the type of fluctuation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the acquired random number value. The jackpot judgment determines whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, a jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won, and either a jackpot game or a small hit game is performed. If it is not done, it will be lost.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a big hit by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the first special figure. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs at the upper left of the indicators 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the first special figure in a manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit). , There is an aspect showing a loss (for example, only the other LED in the upper left part is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when a jackpot determination is made by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the gaming ball. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs at the lower left of the indicators 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the second special figure in a manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the second special figure, there are a mode showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs on the lower left are lit) and a mode showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED on the lower left is lit). , There is an embodiment showing a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 wins a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a look-ahead judgment, which will be described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot judgment. Remember as. On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 wins a prize in the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a look-ahead judgment and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot judgment as the special figure 2 hold. do. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold (for example, special figure 1 hold is 4 and special figure 2 hold is 4). After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. When the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination for the special figure 2 hold may be prioritized, or the jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold may be performed. It may be performed with priority, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is memorized.

The look-ahead determination determines in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed. The look-ahead is won, and if the jackpot game is not performed, the look-ahead is not won. When a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns can be determined, the fluctuation pattern pre-determination for determining the determined fluctuation pattern in advance may be performed in the look-ahead determination.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, the pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the number. The special figure 1 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle of the display device 8, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", only one LED is turned on and the special figure 1 is held. When 1 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when special figure 1 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and when special figure 1 hold number is "4", only one LED blinks. Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower parts of the display device 8, and when the special figure 2 hold number is "1", only one LED is lit. When the special figure 2 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when the special figure 2 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and the special figure 2 hold number is "4". Occasionally, only two LEDs will flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a mode indicating winning a jackpot. The jackpot game is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times), although the details will be described later. The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first prize opening 14 or the second prize opening 15 gives an opportunity to win a prize ball (a prize ball opportunity). The jackpot game ends when all of the multiple round games are performed.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small hit game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in an embodiment indicating a small hit winning. The small hit game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small hit game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first prize opening 14 or the second prize opening 15 gives an opportunity for winning a game ball (a chance for a prize ball).

3-2. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko / pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, and determines the hit based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the normal drawing according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, the winning is won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, the hit is lost.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a hit determination by winning a prize at the gate 13 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the normal drawing. The variable display of the normal figure is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the pachinko game machine PY1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the stop of the normal map in a manner showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode of showing a winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode of showing a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal map, the right to receive the acquired hit determination as the normal map hold. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of holdings of normal drawings. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the hit against the holding of the normal drawing after the stop display of the normal drawing is displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the holding of the normal drawing. The number of reserved figures is notified by lighting of a plurality of LEDs at the lower right of the display device 8, for example, when the number of reserved figures is "1", only one LED is lit and the number of reserved figures is "1". At the time of "2", only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal drawing in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds), although the details will be described later. In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second starting port 12 gives an opportunity for a game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 12 (an opportunity for a prize ball, an opportunity for acquiring the right to receive a jackpot judgment). It is a game that is advantageous for those who play.

4. Game state Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a gaming state that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state" (also referred to as a "normal game state") and a "low probability high state" except for the big hit game state in which the big hit game is performed. "Base game state" (also called "short-time game state"), "high probability low base game state" (also called "latent game state"), and "high probability high base game state" (also called "probability variable game state") It is possible to take any one or more of the four types of gaming states.

The “low probability low base gaming state” is the gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can reset the gaming state to the initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23.

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may be taken even when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". For a specific loss, the loss at the specific number of times when all the jackpot judgments of a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times) are lost, and the specific ratio of the loss in the jackpot judgment (for example, 1/200). ) Loss and is included. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set to the "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has become a specific loss (after the stop display of the special figure). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until the predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied, as in the case of the "low-probability high-base game state" after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined latent probability end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability low base game state". good.

The "high-probability high-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. The predetermined probability variation end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability high base game state". good.

The "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit judgment is the normal probability (for example, 1/300), and the "high probability low base game state" The "state" and the "high-probability high-base game state" belong to a high-probability state (for example, 1/30) in which the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" in terms of the jackpot winning probability. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

Further, in the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state", the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting port 12 (for example, the winning judgment does not result in winning or winning. It belongs to the non-time saving state (a state in which it is difficult or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are in the second starting port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize (for example, a state in which a winning judgment is likely to be won or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (with respect to the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are "low probability low base". It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

Since the non-time saving state is a state in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting port 12, the “low probability low base game state” and the “high probability low base game state” are the second starting port. It can be said that the game ball is easier to win in the first start port 11 than in 12, while the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is easier to win in the second start port 12, so that "low probability high base game" It can be said that the "state" and the "high-probability high-base game state" are game states in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the second start port 12 than in the first start port 11.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched to three stages of upper stage, interruption, and lower stage. The setting change switch in the upper row is called "setting 1", the setting change switch in the middle row is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch in the lower row is called "setting 3". In "setting 1", the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). Further, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). Further, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. High sixth probability (eg 1/26). The jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate within the range in which the probability of winning the jackpot increases in the order of "setting 1" <"setting 2" <"setting 3".

5. Big hit game Next, the big hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (A). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is any one of four types of jackpot games: “big hit game Wα”, “big hit game Xα”, “big hit game Yα”, and “big hit game Zα”. It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "big hit game Wα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "high probability high base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Wα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

The "big hit game Xα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "low probability high base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Xα", any number of round games of 2 to 10 times is performed according to α.

The "big hit game Yα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "high probability low base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Yα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

The "big hit game Zα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "low probability low base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Zα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

In "Big hit game Wα", "Big hit game Xα", "Big hit game Yα" and "Big hit game Zα", only the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big winning opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for some round games, and the remaining round games. The second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Both the round game in which the first prize opening 14 is opened and the round game in which the second prize opening 15 is opened are given an opportunity to win a prize ball (a prize ball opportunity). Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Yα" belong to the so-called probabilistic big hit game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "big hit game Xα" and "big hit game Zα" belong to the so-called probabilistic state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. Usually belongs to the jackpot game. Therefore, it can be said that "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Yα" are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "big hit game Xα" and "big hit game Zα" in terms of the subsequent jackpot winning probability, and "big hit game". The jackpot game state in which either "Wα" or "big hit game Yα" is performed is a game state in which the player is more gamed than the jackpot game state in which either "big hit game Xα" or "big hit game Zα" is performed. It can be said that.

In addition, "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Xα" belong to the so-called big hit game with electric support in which the game state is in a short-time state, and "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Zα" are in a non-short-time state. It belongs to the so-called electric support non-big hit game. Therefore, the "big hit game Wα" and the "big hit game Xα" relate to the subsequent second starting port 12 (with respect to the ease of winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 thereafter), and the "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Yα". It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game states in which either the “big hit game Wα” or the “big hit game Xα” is performed are the “big hit game Yα” and the “big hit game Zα”. It can be said that the game state is more game-playing for the player than the jackpot game state in which any of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first big winning opening 14 is open is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as “big hit OP”) is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the first large winning opening 14. When the first round game is completed, an interval between rounds (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) is completed, the jackpot ending (also referred to as “big hit ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. It should be noted that one or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small hit game Next, the small hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a small hit game as a game different from the big hit game. Unlike the big hit game, the small hit game is a game in which the game state is not changed thereafter. For example, when the odor small hit game is performed in the "low probability low base game state", the "low probability low base game state" continues even after the small hit game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in the small hit game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game. Here, a small hit game in which only the first large winning opening 14 is open is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the small hit game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the pre-opening interval (also referred to as “pre-opening IT”) is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first large winning opening 14 opens. The opening of the first large winning opening 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win the first large winning opening 14. When the opening of the first large winning opening 14 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small hit game ends when the post-opening IT ends. It should be noted that one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the small hit game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big hit game and the small hit game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the big hit game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes according to the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in the non-time saving state, only the first opening time (for example, 0.1 second) is the first. 2 While the starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for the second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. ..

FIG. 4C is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display in the normal drawing, the second starting port 12 opens. The second starting port 12 is opened until a predetermined time (first opening time in the non-time saving state, second opening time in the time saving state) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 4). It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Production Next, the production performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set different production modes according to the gaming state. In each production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body) provided in the pachinko game machine PY1. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.) can be used to perform the following effects.

8-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. 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, the stop display of the special figure is performed in the "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 may be set when the special figure is not displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is set. As shown in FIG. 5A, the customer waiting effect is an effect in which the customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 as shown in FIG. 5A-2 when, for example, the normal button 40 is operated while the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displaying the customer waiting demo video G100. The setting screen G101 for performing the operation may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as “light amount setting”), the frequency setting of the effect to be executed (also referred to as “effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state”. In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 of a background representing a mountain landscape on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-1). The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “high probability high base game state”. In the probabilistic effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a probabilistic background image G103 of a background representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). The background displayed in the probabilistic effect mode is not limited to the probabilistic background image G103, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability high base game state”. In the time saving effect mode, the player is suggested to be in the normal probability state and the time saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 of a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot production mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot production mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game, right-handed to encourage "right-handed", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), at the start of the jackpot game. The image G108 or the like is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 or the like indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and is subsequently high. When the probability state is reached, the promotion image G110 suggesting that the probability state is reached is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "round effect".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an ending image G111, which suggests an effect mode set after the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot game in the jackpot effect mode. The display unit 50a displays the total prize ball number image G112 or the like suggesting the total prize ball number paid out. The display of these images is referred to as "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes are 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. May be changed or added to.

8-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also referred to as “variation effect”) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The special figure variation effect is an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the special figure variation effect using the effect symbol in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6A, the effect symbol is composed of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 variablely displays the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variation background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special figure variation effect. In addition, "↓" in the figure indicates that the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are composed of, for example, numerical symbols "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop along with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the mode of the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has been started.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the normal variation as shown in FIG. 6 (B). Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 loses without generating reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6 (C-1), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different from each other. After stopping, as shown in 6 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting loss (so-called loose stitches). The mode suggesting the loss is a mode in which the left and right production symbols are not the same, such as "1.1.2" and "2.4.6". On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates reach after a normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are arranged in the same mode (so-called reach eyes). Stop display and establish reach. The stop order of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach after the reach is established. The N reach is, for example, a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

In N reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 gradually decelerates the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 as shown in FIG. 7 (A). Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is lost in N reach, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the effect symbol EZ1 is in a mode suggesting reach loss (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. The mode suggesting reach loss is a mode in which the left and right effect symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right effect symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when it is developed into SP reach after N reach. The content of the N reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and an enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 indicating the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8 (A). In the SP title image G1, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!" Is also a character image. After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hero character image G200 representing the hero character and the enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the hero character and the enemy. A moving image in which the character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a big hit with SP reach, the main character enters the battle as shown in FIG. 8 (C-1), as shown in Fig. 8 (C-1). In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses in SP reach, as shown in FIG. 8 (C-2), the enemy character is happy to win the battle as suggested by the loss. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. The content of the SP reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP reach after SP reach. The SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and a strong enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 indicating the start of the SPSP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9A. The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a character image of "Destroy the enemy B!". After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the main character image G200 representing the main character and the strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. A moving image in which the character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a big hit with SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), the main character character enters the battle as suggested by the big hit. In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), as shown in FIG. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. The content of the SPSP reach can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a jackpot (also referred to as “big hit expectation”) will be described. The jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the execution probability of SP reach is set. Is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, while when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the jackpot expectation for SP reach is set to the jackpot expectation for N reach. Can be higher than.

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the SPSP reach If the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and set to 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, the jackpot expectation for SPSP reach is set to the jackpot for SP reach. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination for the executable effect, the jackpot expectation degree for the effect can be determined.

8-3. The hold icon and the icon pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an icon image of “◯”. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon HA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special drawing. The icon TA is, for example, an icon image of “◯” which is the same as the hold icon HA.

A hold icon display area 50d is installed below the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hold icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold. 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. In the hold icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is displayed. It may be done. Further, the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed.

Further, the icon display area 50e is installed in the lower part of the display unit 50a and in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of the icon display area 50e including one display area. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. 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 is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special figure is not variablely displayed, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "0" and the game ball wins the first starting port 11, as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. Further, when the pachinko game machine PY1 starts the variable display of a new special figure when the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, the figure is shown. As shown in 10 (D), the hold icon HA of the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon display area 50d is displayed as the icon TA. 2 The hold icon HA of the display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the number of hold icons in the special figure 1 is “1”.

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect in which the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable body on the board 55k, the movable frame body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. are used, and the jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being affected.

8-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a board movable body 55k or a frame movable body 58k as a notice effect. The movable body effect is, for example, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k operate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a movable body effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect (for example, a timing when it develops from N reach to SP reach). Here, a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k will be illustrated. As shown in FIG. 11A, the movable body effect is an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in a space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k of the display unit 50a in the movable body production. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11B shows a case where SPSP reach has been developed. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, an effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation effect at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation effect. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 will be illustrated. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period during which the normal button 40 pressing operation is valid (referred to as “button operation valid period”) in the operation effect, and as the button operation valid period occurs, FIG. 12 (A) shows. As shown, an effect that encourages the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as "button operation promotion effect") is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 is a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in FIG. As shown in 12 (B), the button operation promotion effect is ended, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12B shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k operates is performed as an operation result effect. The content of the operation effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Look-ahead effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect based on a look-ahead determination as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is illustrated. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11 and stores the special figure 1 hold, the pachinko game machine PY1 is shown in FIG. 10 (C) based on the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold. In the hold icon display area 50d, the icon image of "☆" is displayed instead of the place where the icon image of "○" is usually displayed as the hold icon HA. The content of the look-ahead effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control unit 100 that controls the game and an effect control unit 120 that executes the effect. The main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the effect control unit 120 mainly executes the effect according to the instructions of the main control unit 100.

9-1. Main control unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 is configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special figure game, normal figure game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a game input unit 101a, a game output unit 101b, and a game storage unit 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided in the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first large winning opening 14, second large winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Enter the winning information of the game ball from, the operation information of the initialization switch, the operation information of the setting change switch, and so on. The game output unit 101b outputs the effect data and the effect command generated in response to the control of the game to the outside of the effect control unit 120 and the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), a table for selecting game contents, and game data generated according to the control of the game (Special Figure 1 Hold). , Special figure 2 hold, normal figure hold, etc.) are memorized.

The various games are mainly controlled based on the winning information and the operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games by using the table and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. At the time of selection, the table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation pattern determination table The variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. When the game control microcomputer 101 makes a variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the jackpot determination, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 and selects the type of the variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach effect is to be performed, it is assumed that there is reach. , If the reach production is not performed, there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 may select any one of seven types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022", as the fluctuation pattern. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected fluctuation pattern. The type of fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each fluctuation pattern will be described. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, the special figure variation effect is performed. In the special figure variation effect, an effect flow composed of one or more effects is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special figure and the effect flow executed in the special figure variation effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, in "THP001" and "THP011", the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "normal variation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "SP reach"-> " Corresponding to the production flow composed of "SPSP reach", "THP002" and "THP012" have a variable display time of 100,000 ms for the special figure, and "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "N reach". Corresponding to the production flow composed of "SP reach", "THP013" has a variable display time of 20000 ms and is composed of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach". "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000 ms or 2000 ms and is composed only of "normal variation". As described above, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed by the special figure variation effect are different depending on the type of the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". Further, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "normal fluctuation". Therefore, "THP021" and "THP022" are referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". .. The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Look-ahead determination table The look-ahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The look-ahead determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of look-ahead pattern. When the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the look-ahead determination table 103b1 and selects the type of the look-ahead pattern. The figure shown in FIG. 14B is the look-ahead determination table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the look-ahead pattern based on the game state, the type of the start opening, the result of the look-ahead determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of look-ahead patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the look-ahead pattern. The type of look-ahead pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a look-ahead winning, "SHP001" is referred to as a "big hit look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is non-winning of the look-ahead, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"). It is called "reach loss look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"). It is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. The symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. When the jackpot determination is made, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. The figure shown in FIG. 14C is the symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure based on the type of the starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 has, as the types of stop symbols, "big hit Wα symbol", "big hit Xα symbol", "big hit Yα symbol", "big hit Zα symbol", "small hit symbol", "missing A symbol", "missing A symbol". It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols of "Loss B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop of the first special figure or the second special figure in an manner according to the selected stop symbol. The type of stop symbol can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As described above, after the stop display of the special figure, there are times when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when the time is shortened, and when nothing is performed and the game is lost. .. There are four types of jackpot games ("big hit game Wα", "big hit game Xα", "big hit game Yα", "big hit game Zα"), one type of small hit game, and two types of loss. Although there is (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss), each stop symbol is associated with the type of the big hit game, the type of the small hit game, and the type of the loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "big hit Wα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Wα", the "big hit Xα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Xα", and the "big hit Yα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game". "Yα" is associated, "big hit Zα symbol" is associated with "big hit game Zα", "small hit symbol" is associated with small hit game, and "miss A symbol" is simply lost. Is associated with, and the "missing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of the big hit game to be executed, the type of the small hit game, and the type of loss (whether or not to shorten the time) are different depending on the type of the stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. ..

Since the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game that becomes a high probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variation symbols". There is. Further, since the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are determined when the jackpot game that becomes the normal probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are referred to as "normal symbols". There is that. Further, since the "lost A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "lost A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal lost symbol". Further, since the "missing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific loss in which the time is shortened after that, the "missing B symbol" may be referred to as a "missing time saving symbol". The selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output the effect command generated in response to the game control to the effect control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command The winning command is sent to various winning devices of the game ball (1st starting port 11, 2nd starting port 12, gate 13, 1st big winning opening 14, 2nd big winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Generated in connection with winning. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, and a game ball. The gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, the first big winning opening command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning opening 14, and the game ball winning the second big winning opening 15. There are a first large winning opening command generated by the above, a general winning opening command generated when a game ball wins a general winning opening 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special figure command The special figure command is generated in relation to the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. As the special figure command, the special figure fluctuation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, the special figure stop symbol command generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and the variable display of the special figure. There are a special figure start command generated by the start of the special figure, a special figure confirmation command generated by the stop display of the special figure, and the like.

9-3-3. Fuzu command The Fuzu command is generated in relation to the operation of the Fuzu. As the normal map command, there are a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map confirmation command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated as a hold command in connection with the increase / decrease in the number of holds for special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold, and normal figure hold. Hold increase command, special figure 1 hold decrease command generated by the decrease of the number of holds, special figure 2 hold increase command generated by the increase of the number of holds, special figure 2 generated by the decrease of the number of holds There are special figure 2 hold decrease command, normal figure hold increase command generated by increasing the number of normal figure hold, and normal figure hold decrease command generated by decreasing the number of normal figure hold.

9-3-5. Jackpot game command The jackpot game command is generated in connection with the operation of the jackpot game. The jackpot game commands include OP commands generated by the start of OP, round commands generated by the start of each round game, and ED commands generated by the start of ED.

9-3-6. Small hit game command The small hit game command is generated in relation to the operation of the small hit game. The small hit game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by the start of pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by the start of post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in connection with the operation of an auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by the start of the small hit game.

9-3-8. Game state commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated when the game state is a normal probability state, a high probability command generated when the game state is a high probability state, and a non-time saving state generated when the game state is a non-time saving state. There are non-time saving commands to be executed, time saving commands generated when the gaming state is the time saving state, jackpot commands generated when the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, and the like.

9-4. Production control unit The production control unit 120 includes a production control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to include, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure variation effect, hold effect, notice effect, etc.). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes an effect input unit 121a and an effect storage unit 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs the effect command output from the main control unit 100, the operation information of the normal button 40, the operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or RAM, and stores a table for selecting a notice effect, etc., an effect data generated in response to the execution of the effect, and the like.

The various effects are mainly executed based on the effect commands and operation information input by the effect input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects by referring to the table and the effect data stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described. Unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-mentioned basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, a stop symbol that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the symbol A determination table 103c2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a stop symbol using the symbol A determination table 103c2.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of the start port and the result of the jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 18, there are five types of stop symbols: "big hit W4 symbol", "big hit X4 symbol", "big hit W10 symbol", "big hit X10 symbol", and "missing A symbol". .. The game control microcomputer 101 selects a stop symbol at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the target start port type is the first start port 11, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", there are two types of "big hit W4 symbol" and "big hit X4 symbol". If any of the stop symbols is selected and the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", "miss A symbol" is selected. When the "big hit W4 symbol" is selected, the jackpot game is the "big hit game W4" in which the round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed only four times, and the "big hit X4 symbol" is selected. In this case, the jackpot game is the "big hit game X4" in which the round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed only four times.

Further, when the target type of the starting port is the second starting port 12, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", there are two types of stop symbols, "big hit W10 symbol" and "big hit X10 symbol". If any of them is selected and the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", "missing A symbol" is selected. When the "big hit W10 symbol" is selected, the jackpot game is the "big hit game W10" in which the round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed only 10 times, and the "big hit X10 symbol" is selected. In this case, the jackpot game is the "big hit game X10" in which the round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed only 10 times.

After the "big hit game W4" and the "big hit game W10", the "high probability high base game state" is set, and the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next big hit game is performed. On the other hand, after the "big hit game X4" and the "big hit game X10", the "low probability high base game state" is set, and in the "low probability high base game state", the number of variable display of the special figure is 100 times. Can be continued until.

In the first embodiment, the symbol A determination table 103c2 shown in FIG. 18 is used when selecting the type of the stop symbol, but the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 are used in combination. You may be able to do it.

Next, a variation pattern that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a variation pattern using the variation pattern A determination table 103a2.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A determination table 103a2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the current game state, the type of start port, the result of jackpot determination, the type of stop symbol, the result of reach determination, and the number of reserved special figures. As the types of fluctuation patterns, as shown in FIG. 19, “THP001A”, “THP002A”, “THP003A”, “THP011A”, “THP012A”, “THP013A”, “THP014A”, “THP022A”, “THP022A” 9 There are different types of variation patterns. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the fluctuation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the current game state is "non-time saving state", the target start port type is the first start port 11, and the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the stop symbol is displayed. One of three types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001A", "THP002A", and "THP003A", is selected regardless of the type, the result of the reach determination, and the number of reserved special figures. Of the three types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001A" is easier to select than the other fluctuation patterns. When "THP001A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "THP001A" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Further, when "THP002A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 100,000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, when "THP003A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 60,000 ms, and "THP003A" is referred to as "challenge jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, the current game state is "non-time saving state", the target start port type is the first start port 11, the jackpot determination result is "loss", and the stop symbol type is "loss A". If it is a "design" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", it is out of four types of fluctuation patterns of "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", and "THP014A" regardless of the number of special figures reserved. Either is selected. Of the four types of fluctuation patterns, "THP014A" is easier to select than the other fluctuation patterns. When "THP011A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "THP011A" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, when "THP012A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 100,000 ms, and "THP012A" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, when "THP013A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 60,000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "challenge loss fluctuation". Further, when "THP014A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 20000 ms, and "THP014A" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation".

In addition, the current game state is "non-time saving state", the target start port type is the first start port 11, the jackpot determination result is "loss", and the stop symbol type is "loss A". If the result of the reach determination is "no reach" and the number of special figure 1 hold is "0 to 2", one type of variation pattern of "THP021A" is selected and special figure 1 hold. If the number is "3-4", one type of variation pattern of "THP022A" is selected. When "THP021A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 13000 ms, and "THP021A" is referred to as "normal loss A fluctuation". Further, when "THP022A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 2000 ms, and "THP022A" is referred to as "normal loss B fluctuation".

If the current game state is "non-time saving state", the target start port type is the second start port 12, and the jackpot determination result is "big hit winning", the type of stop symbol and reach. Regardless of the result of the determination and the number of reserved special figures, one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP001A" is selected.

In addition, the current game state is "non-time saving state", the target start port type is the second start port 12, the jackpot determination result is "loss", and the stop symbol type is "loss A". In the case of "symbol", one type of variation pattern of "THP011A" is selected regardless of the result of the reach determination and the number of reserved special figures.

If the current game state is "time saving state", the target start port type is the first start port 11, and the jackpot determination result is "big hit winning", the type of stop symbol and reach determination are made. One type of fluctuation pattern of "THP001A" is selected regardless of the result of the above and the number of reserved special figures.

In addition, the current game state is "time saving state", the target start port type is the first start port 11, the jackpot determination result is "loss", and the stop symbol type is "loss A symbol". In the case of "", one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP011A" is selected regardless of the result of the reach determination and the number of reserved special figures.

In addition, when the current game state is "time saving state", the target type of starting port is the second starting port 12, and the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the result of the reach determination and the special figure If the type of stop symbol is "big hit W10 symbol" regardless of the number of holdings, one of the two types of fluctuation patterns "THP001A" and "THP003A" is selected, and the type of stop symbol is "big hit X10". In the case of "design", one type of variation pattern of "THP001A" is selected.

In addition, the current game state is "time saving state", the target start port type is the second start port 12, the jackpot determination result is "loss", and the stop symbol type is "loss A symbol". If the result of the reach determination is "with reach", one of two types of fluctuation patterns, "THP011A" and "THP013A", is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures.

In addition, the current game state is "time saving state", the target type of starting port is the second starting port 12, the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", and the type of stop symbol is "missing A symbol". If the result of the reach determination is "no reach" and the number of holdings of special figure 2 is "0 to 1", one type of variation pattern of "THP021A" is selected and the number of holdings of special figure 2 is set. If is "2-4", one type of variation pattern of "THP022A" is selected.

In the first embodiment, the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 19 is used when selecting the type of variation pattern, but the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 and the variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 are used in combination. May be used.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 29, a special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure variation effect in the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

A. Normal fluctuation "Normal fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has been started.

B. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", and is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol. Since "reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "reach" may subsequently develop into reach production such as "N reach", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "challenge reach", there is a possibility that reach production will be performed. It also functions as a production that suggests.

C. N reach "N reach" is an effect that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. Since "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

D. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a production that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a reach production in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Functions as.

E. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a production that may be performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach production in which the main character battles with a strong enemy character. "SPSP reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Functions as. In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to be performed when the "SP reach" is developed to the "SPSP reach" than when the "SP reach" is not developed to the "SPSP reach", the "SPSP reach" is , It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "SP Reach".

F. Challenge Reach "Challenge Reach" is a production that may be performed after the "Reach" is established, and is a reach production in which the main character challenges the mission. "Challenge reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Functions as. In addition, since "challenge reach" is more likely to be performed when the type of stop symbol is "big hit X10 symbol" than when it is "big hit W10 symbol", then "high probability high base game state". It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that it will become.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the production flow of the main special figure variation effect executed in the non-time saving state or the time saving state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and depending on the display of the effect image, a light emitting effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and a speaker. It is possible to perform a sound effect using the 52.

In the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation patterns are "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" and "SPSP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 20 (A), "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → The production flow composed of "SPSP reach" is executed.

Further, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation patterns are "SP jackpot fluctuation" and "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 20 (B), "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "SP reach" The production flow composed of "is executed.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" and "challenge loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 20 (C), it is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "challenge reach". The production flow is executed.

Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the variation pattern is "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 20 (D), an effect flow composed of "normal variation"-> "reach"-> "N reach" is executed. ..

Further, in the special figure variation effect in which the variation pattern is "normal loss A variation" and "normal loss B variation", as shown in FIG. 20 (E), an effect flow composed of only "normal variation" is executed. NS.

Next, the "challenge reach" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute "challenge reach" in the special figure variation effect in which the variation patterns are "challenge jackpot variation" and "challenge loss variation".

As shown in FIG. 21, the challenge reach selection table 123a1 is stored in the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the type of mission content when executing the "challenge reach" using the challenge reach selection table 123a1. There are two types of mission contents, the first mission and the second mission. The first mission is the mission content aiming at the fall of the movable body 55k on the board by one operation of the normal button 40, and the second mission is the fall of the movable body 55k on the board by three operations of the normal button 40. This is the content of the mission we are aiming for.

FIG. 22A is a diagram showing the contents of the challenge reach selection table 123a1. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of mission content when executing the "challenge reach" by referring to the type of the fluctuation pattern, the current game state, the type of the start port, and the type of the stop symbol.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the current gaming state is "non-time saving state", the type of starting port is the first starting port 11, and the stop symbol. When the type of is "Big hit W4 symbol" or "Big hit X4 symbol", the first mission is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second mission is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the current game state is "time saving state", the start port type is the second start port 12, and the stop symbol type is ". In the case of "big hit W10 symbol", the first mission is selected at a ratio of 70% and the second mission is selected at a ratio of 30%.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation" (THP013A), the current game state is "non-time saving state", the start port type is the first start port 11, and the stop symbol type is. In the case of "Loss A", the first mission is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second mission is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation" (THP013A), the current game state is "time saving state", the start port type is the second start port 12, and the stop symbol type is ". In the case of "Loss A symbol", the first mission is selected at a ratio of 30% and the second mission is selected at a ratio of 70%.

In other words, the second mission is set to be selected only when the game state is "short working hours", and the "challenge reach" of the second mission functions as a rare effect that can only be performed in the "short working hours". do. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the second mission is set to be selected only when the type of the stop symbol is "big hit W10 symbol", and the second mission " "Challenge Reach" also functions as a production that suggests that if it becomes a big hit, it will be in a "high probability high base game state". The selection ratio shown by the challenge reach selection table shown in FIG. 22 (A) can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "challenge reach" of the first mission when the first mission is selected by the challenge reach selection table when executing the "challenge reach" in the special figure variation effect. , When the second mission is selected by the challenge reach selection table, the "challenge reach" of the second mission can be executed.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "challenge reach" of the first mission, there are a case where the first success pattern effect is executed and a case where the first failure pattern effect is executed in the "challenge reach". .. As shown in FIG. 21, the first success / failure selection table 123a2 is stored in the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute the first success pattern effect or the first failure pattern effect by using the first success / failure selection table 123a2. The first success pattern effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board falls, and the first failure pattern effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board does not fall.

FIG. 22B is a diagram showing the contents of the first success / failure selection table 123a2. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects whether to execute the first success pattern effect or the first failure pattern effect by referring to the type of the fluctuation pattern, the type of the button, and the operation timing. There are success timing and failure timing in the operation timing, and the details of the operation timing will be described later.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the type of the operated button is the normal button 40, and the operation timing is the success timing, the first success pattern production is performed. 80% and the first failure pattern effect are selected at a rate of 20%.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the type of the operated button is the normal button 40, and the operation timing is the failure timing, the first success pattern production is 5%. The first failure pattern effect is selected at a rate of 95%.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A) and the type of the operated button is the special button 41, the first success pattern production is 100% regardless of the operation timing. It is selected and the first failure pattern effect is not selected.

When the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation" (THP013A), the first failure pattern production is selected at a rate of 100% regardless of the type and operation timing of the operated button, and the first success pattern production is Not selected.

That is, the first success pattern effect is more likely to be selected when the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is operated at the success timing than when the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is operated at the failure timing. It can be said that the operation at the success timing is an operation in which the first success pattern effect is easily performed. Further, it is set so that the first success pattern effect is more easily selected when the special button 41 is operated than when the normal button 40 is operated, and the operation of the special button 41 is the first. 1 It can be said that the operation is easy to produce a success pattern. The selection ratio shown by the first success / failure selection table shown in FIG. 22B can be changed as appropriate.

On the other hand, when the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "challenge reach" of the second mission, the second success pattern effect is executed and the second failure pattern effect is executed in the "challenge reach". There is. As shown in FIG. 21, the second success / failure selection table 123a3 is stored in the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute the second success pattern effect or the second failure pattern effect by using the second success / failure selection table 123a3. The second success pattern effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board falls, and the second failure pattern effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board does not fall.

FIG. 22C is a diagram showing the contents of the second success / failure selection table 123a3. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects whether to execute the second success pattern effect or the second failure pattern effect by referring to the type of the variation pattern, the type of the button, and the number of operations. As described above, since the second mission includes three operations of the normal button 40, there are three types of operations, the first, the second, and the third.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the type of button operated is the normal button 40, and the number of operations is the first, the second success pattern effect is produced. 5% and the second failure pattern effect are selected at a rate of 95%.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the type of the operated button is the normal button 40, and the number of operations is the second time, the second success pattern production is 5%. The second failure pattern effect is selected at a rate of 95%.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A), the type of the operated button is the normal button 40, and the number of operations is the third time, the second success pattern production is 100%. It is selected by percentage, and the second failure pattern effect is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation" (THP003A) and the type of the operated button is the special button 41, the second success pattern production is 100% regardless of the number of operations. It is selected and the second failure pattern effect is not selected.

When the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation" (THP013A), the second failure pattern production is selected at a rate of 100% regardless of the type of button operated and the number of operations, and the second success pattern production is Not selected.

That is, when the number of operations is the first or the second, it is set so that the second success pattern effect is more easily selected when the special button 41 is operated than when the normal button 40 is operated. It can be said that the operation of the special button 41 is an operation in which the second success pattern production is easily performed. The selection ratio shown by the second success / failure selection table shown in FIG. 22C can be changed as appropriate.

The flow of "challenge reach" will be explained below. 23 (A) to 23 (C) and 24 (A) to 24 (E) are diagrams showing how the "challenge reach" of the first mission is performed, and FIGS. 26 (A) to 26 (A). 26 (C), 27 (A) to 27 (D), 28 (A) to 28 (B), 29 (A) to 29 (B) are the "challenge reach" of the second mission. It is a figure which shows the state which is performed.

First, the flow of "Challenge Reach" of the first mission will be explained. As described above, the "challenge reach" of the first mission may be performed in both the non-time saving state and the time saving state, but here, the case where the "challenge reach" of the first mission is performed in the time saving state is used. Illustrate.

In the special figure variation effect performed in response to the variable display of the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of effect symbol to "reach". When "" is established, the "challenge reach" of the first mission is executed when the first mission is selected by the challenge reach selection table.

In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the first presented image G300 that presents the mission content to the player is displayed on the display unit 50a. The first presentation image G300 is composed of a character image "press the button at the right time". At this time, as the background image, the first mission background image G500 dedicated to the "challenge reach" of the first mission is displayed on the display unit 50a. For example, if the normal background image G102 is displayed, the normal background image G102 changes to the first mission background image G500, and if the probability variation background image G103 is displayed, the probability variation background image G103 changes to the first mission background image G500. If the time-saving background image G104 is displayed, the time-saving background image G104 changes to the first mission background image G500. After that, as shown in FIG. 23C, the scale image G301 and the normal button image G31 representing the normal button 40 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the operation effective time (for example, 4 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set. .. At this time, the operation effective time of the special button 41 (for example, 4 seconds) is also set in parallel with the operation effective time of the normal button 40. The normal button image G31 functions as an effect suggesting that the operation of the normal button 40 is valid, or an effect of urging the operation of the normal button 40.

The scale image G301 includes a target image G301a, a line image G301b extending in the left-right direction from the target image G301a, and a moving image G301c that can move on the line image G301b. Over the operation effective time of the button 41, the line image G301b is repeatedly moved between the left end and the right end toward the left or right.

Then, when the normal button 40 is operated by the player within the operation effective time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41, the timing at which the normal button 40 is operated overlaps with the target image G301a and the moving image G301c. Whether it was the timing when the target image G301a and the moving image G301c did not overlap is referred to, and the first success pattern effect in which the on-board movable body 55k falls or the on-board movable body 55k The first failure pattern production, in which the image does not fall, is performed. The timing at which the target image G301a and the moving image G301c overlap is the above-mentioned success timing, and the timing at which the target image G301a and the moving image G301c do not overlap is the above-mentioned failure timing.

When the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing and the first success pattern effect is selected by the first success / failure selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 24A, the on-board movable body 55k is displayed on the display unit. Move so that it falls on 50a. After that, when the movable body 55k on the board returns to the original standby position, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), the effects symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 show a big hit (here, "5.5.5"). Stop display with doublet). On the other hand, when the first failure pattern effect is selected by the first success / failure selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 24C, the failure image without the on-board movable body 55k falling on the display unit 50a. G303 (here, the character image of "failure") is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After that, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 show the jackpot as if they were promoted from losing to jackpot. (Here, doublet of "5.5.5") is displayed as a stop. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 24 (E), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 show a loss (here, "5.6.5"". Stop display at the reach loss eye).

Further, when the normal button 40 is operated at the failure timing, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", the failure image G303 (here, here, the movable body 55k on the board does not fall on the display unit 50a). The character image of "failure") is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 24C). After that, as if promoted from a loss to a big hit, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (here, doublet of "5.5.5") (FIG. 24 (D)). reference). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", the failure image G303 (here, the character image of "failure") is displayed on the display unit 50a without the movable body 55k on the board falling onto the display unit 50a. It is displayed (see FIG. 24 (C)). After that, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a loss (here, the reach loss of "5, 6, 5") (see FIG. 24 (E)).

In this way, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", when the player succeeds in operating the normal button 40 at the success timing in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the player can move on the board. If the body 55k easily falls onto the display 50a, but the player cannot operate the normal button 40 at the success timing (when the normal button 40 is operated at the failure timing), the on-board movable body 55k Is hard to fall on the display unit 50a. In the first embodiment, even if the player succeeds in operating the normal button 40 at the success timing, the movable body 55k on the board may not fall on the display unit 50a, but the player If the normal button 40 is successfully operated at the success timing, the movable body 55k on the board may always fall onto the display unit 50a.

Further, when the special button 41 is operated by the player within the effective operation time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41, regardless of the timing when the special button 41 is operated (even if it is a success timing, it is a failure timing). If the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to fall onto the display unit 50a, and then the on-board movable body 55k returns to the original standby position. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit (see FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B)). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", the failed image G303 is displayed on the display unit 50a without the movable body 55k on the board falling on the display unit 50a, and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating loss (see FIGS. 24 (C) and 24 (E)).

In this way, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", even though the normal button image G31 is displayed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission (the operation of the normal button 40 is prompted). However, when the player operates the special button 41, the movable body 55k on the board falls onto the display unit 50a regardless of the operation timing.

Here, the success timing and the failure timing in the "challenge reach" of the first mission will be described. FIG. 25 is a time chart showing the operation effective time of the normal button 40 in the “challenge reach” of the first mission.

In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, as described above, 4000 ms is set as the operation effective time of the normal button 40, and the moving image G301c moves during the operation effective time of the normal button 40. The moving image G301c starts moving from the left end of the line image G301b to the right in response to the start of the operation effective time of the normal button 40, and moves to the right end of the line image G301b by multiplying by 1000 ms. After that, the moving image G301c moves from the right end of the line image G301b to the left, and is multiplied by 1000 ms to move to the left end of the line image G301b. In this way, the moving image G301c reciprocates twice on the line image G301b within the operation effective time of the normal button 40.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 25, there are four timings t1 to t4 where the target image G301a and the moving image G301c overlap. These t1 to t4 are success timings, and the others are failure timings. t1 is a timing between 100 ms from 450 ms to 550 ms after the start of the normal button 40 operation effective time, and t2 is 100 ms from 1450 ms to 1550 ms after the start of the normal button 40 operation valid time. The timing between t3 is the timing between 100 ms from the start of the operation effective time of the normal button 40 to 2450 ms to 2550 ms, and t4 is the timing between 3450 ms after the start of the operation valid time of the normal button 40. The timing is between 100 ms and up to 3550 ms. The operation effective time of the normal button 40 also ends when the normal button 40 is operated.

Next, the flow of the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be explained. As described above, the "challenge reach" of the second mission may be performed only in the time-saving state. Therefore, here, the case where the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the time-saving state will be illustrated.

In the special figure variation effect performed in response to the variable display of the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of effect symbol to "reach". When "" is established, the "challenge reach" of the second mission is executed when the second mission is selected by the challenge reach selection table.

In the “challenge reach” of the second mission, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the second presented image G400 that presents the mission content to the player is displayed on the display unit 50a. The second presentation image G400 is composed of a character image "press the button three times to drop the gimmick". At this time, as the background image, the second mission background image G501 dedicated to the "challenge reach" of the second mission is displayed on the display unit 50a. For example, if the probabilistic background image G103 is displayed, the probabilistic background image G103 changes to the second mission background image G501, and if the time saving background image G104 is displayed, the time saving background image G104 changes to the second mission background image G501. Changes to. After that, as shown in FIG. 26C, the normal button image G31 representing the normal button 40 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the operation effective time (for example, 2 seconds) of the first normal button 40 is set. At this time, the operation effective time of the special button 41 (for example, 2 seconds) is also set in parallel with the operation effective time of the normal button 40. The normal button image G31 functions as an effect suggesting that the operation of the normal button 40 is valid, or an effect of urging the operation of the normal button 40.

Then, when the normal button 40 is operated by the player within the operation effective time of the first normal button 40 and the special button 41, the operation effective time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 ends and the second operation is valid. When the second success pattern effect is selected by the success / failure selection table 123a3, as shown in FIG. 27A, the movable body 55k on the board moves so as to fall on the display unit 50a. After that, when the movable body 55k on the board returns to the original standby position, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the effects symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 show a big hit (here, "5.5.5"). Stop display with doublet). On the other hand, when the second failure pattern effect is selected by the second success / failure selection table 123a3, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the on-board movable body 55k does not fall on the display unit 50a and is on the board. The movable body 55k swings up and down. After the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the number of times image G401 indicating the remaining number of times that the player can operate the normal button 40 (here, the character image of "remaining 2 times"). Is displayed on the display unit 50a.

When the number-of-times image G401 is displayed, the normal button image G31 is displayed again on the display unit 50a, and the operation effective time (for example, 2 seconds) of the second normal button 40 is set (see FIG. 26C). .. At this time, the operation effective time of the special button 41 (for example, 2 seconds) is also set in parallel with the operation effective time of the normal button 40. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated by the player within the operation valid time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 for the second time, the operation valid time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 ends and the second operation is valid. When the second success pattern effect is selected by the success / failure selection table 123a3, the movable body 55k on the board moves so as to fall on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 27 (A)). After that, when the movable body 55k on the board returns to the original standby position, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in a manner indicating a big hit (here, doublet of "5.5.5") (FIG. 27). (B)). On the other hand, when the second failure pattern effect is selected by the second success / failure selection table 123a3, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the on-board movable body 55k does not fall on the display unit 50a and is on the board. The movable body 55k swings up and down. After the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the number of the number image G401 changes (here, it changes to the character image of "remaining one time").

When the number of the number image G401 changes, the normal button image G31 is displayed again on the display unit 50a, and the operation effective time (for example, 2 seconds) of the third normal button 40 is set (see FIG. 26C). .. At this time, the operation effective time of the special button 41 (for example, 2 seconds) is also set in parallel with the operation effective time of the normal button 40. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated by the player within the operation valid time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 for the third time, the operation valid time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 ends and the second operation is valid. When the second success pattern effect is selected by the success / failure selection table 123a3, the movable body 55k on the board moves so as to fall on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 27 (A)). After that, when the movable body 55k on the board returns to the original standby position, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in a manner indicating a big hit (here, doublet of "5.5.5") (FIG. 27). (B)). On the other hand, when the second failure pattern effect is selected by the second success / failure selection table 123a3, as shown in FIG. 29A, the failure image without the on-board movable body 55k falling on the display unit 50a. G303 (here, the character image of "failure") is displayed on the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a loss (here, the reach loss of "5, 6, 5").

When the special button 41 is operated by the player within the operation effective time of the normal button 40 and the special button 41, the fluctuation pattern becomes " In the case of "challenge jackpot fluctuation", the movable body 55k on the board moves so as to fall on the display unit 50a, and then the movable body 55k on the board returns to the original standby position, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 Is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot (see FIGS. 27 (A) and 28 (B)). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", if it is the first operation or the second operation, the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board is performed, the operation effective time is set again, and the third operation. In the operation of, the failure image G303 is displayed on the display unit 50a without the movable body 55k on the board falling on the display unit 50a, and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating loss. (See FIGS. 28 (A), 28 (B), 29 (A), 29 (B)).

In this way, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", even though the normal button image G31 is displayed in the "challenge reach" of the second mission (the operation of the normal button 40 is prompted). However, when the player operates the special button 41, even if it is not the third operation (whether it is the first operation or the second operation), it is on the board. The movable body 55k falls on the display unit 50a. In the first embodiment, when the player operates the special button 41, the movable body 55k on the board always moves onto the display unit 50a, but the player operates the special button 41. Even if this is done, the movable body 55k on the board may not move onto the display unit 50a at a predetermined ratio.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the probability that the first success pattern effect is performed when the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing, and the first when the normal button 40 is operated at the failure timing. Consider the relationship between the probability of success pattern production and. In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern effect in which the on-board movable body 55k falls or the first failure pattern effect in which the on-board movable body 55k does not fall is performed according to the operation of the normal button 40. Then, when the operation of the normal button 40 is the success timing, if the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", the first failure pattern effect is always performed, and if the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation". , The first success pattern production is easier to perform than the first failure pattern production. On the other hand, when the operation of the normal button 40 is the failure timing, if the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", the first failure pattern effect is always performed, and if the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation". , The first failure pattern production is easier to perform than the first success pattern production (see FIG. 22 (B)). That is, in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern production is more likely to be performed when the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing than when the normal button 40 is operated at the failure timing. It can be said.

Next, in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the probability that the first success pattern effect is performed when the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing, and the first when the special button 41 is operated at the success timing. Consider the relationship between the probability of success pattern production and. In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern effect in which the movable body 55k on the board falls may be performed regardless of whether the normal button 40 is operated or the special button 41 is operated. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated, if this operation timing is the success timing and the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation", the first success pattern effect is not performed and the fluctuation pattern is not performed. If is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", the first success pattern production may or may not be performed. On the other hand, when the special button 41 is operated, the first success pattern effect is performed if the fluctuation pattern is "challenge loss fluctuation" regardless of whether the operation timing is the success timing or the failure timing. If the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", the first success pattern production is always performed (see FIG. 22 (B)). That is, in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern production is more likely to be performed when the special button 41 is operated at the success timing than when the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing. It can be said.

Next, the relationship between the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the non-time saving state and the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the time saving state will be considered. As "challenge reach", there are "challenge reach" of the first mission and "challenge reach" of the second mission. Then, in the non-time saving state, the "challenge reach" of the first mission may be performed, but the "challenge reach" of the second mission is not performed. On the other hand, in the short time state, the "challenge reach" of the first mission may be performed, or the "challenge reach" of the second mission may be performed (see FIG. 22 (A)). That is, it can be said that the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the non-time saving state and the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the time saving state are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the non-time saving state is higher than the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the time saving state.

Next, the probability of becoming a high probability state when the first success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, and the case where the second success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the second mission. Consider the relationship between the probability of becoming a high-probability state and. Whether the first success pattern is produced in the first mission "Challenge Reach" or the second success pattern is produced in the second mission "Challenge Reach", a high probability state is reached after the jackpot game. May become. Then, when the first success pattern is produced in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, if the "big hit game W4" is performed, the probability becomes high, and if the "big hit game X4" is performed, It does not become a high probability state. On the other hand, when the second success pattern is produced in the "challenge reach" of the second mission, the "big hit game W10" is always performed, and then the probability is always high (see FIGS. 18 and 19). .. In other words, when the probability of becoming a high probability state when the first success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, and when the second success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the second mission. It can be said that the probability of becoming a high probability state and the probability of becoming a high probability state are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the second success pattern production is performed in the second mission "challenge reach" rather than the probability of becoming a high probability state when the first success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission. There is a higher probability that it will be in a high probability state if done.

<Effect of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

(1) In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern production is more likely to be performed when the operation of the normal button 40 is performed at the success timing than when the operation is performed at the failure timing. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the operation of the normal button 40, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern may be produced regardless of whether the normal button 40 is operated or the special button 41 is operated. It is possible to increase the variation of the operations performed by the player and enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the first success pattern is produced when the special button 41 is operated at the success timing than when the normal button 40 is operated at the success timing. Since it is easy, it is possible to raise expectations for the operation of the special button 41 and enhance the interest of the game.

(4) When "Challenge Reach" is performed, when "Challenge Reach" of the first mission aiming at the fall of the movable body 55k on the board is performed by one operation of the normal button 40, and three times of the normal button 40. Since there are times when the "challenge reach" of the second mission aiming at the fall of the movable body 55k on the board is performed by the operation of, it is possible to increase the variation of the "challenge reach" and enhance the interest of the game. Is.

(5) Since the "challenge reach" may be performed in both the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the execution frequency of the "challenge reach" can be increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(6) Since the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the non-time saving state and the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the time saving state are different from each other, the "challenge reach" of the second mission It is possible to change the execution frequency of "" and enhance the interest of the game.

(7) The case where the first success pattern is produced in the "challenge reach" of the first mission and the case where the second success pattern is produced in the "challenge reach" of the second mission, and then " Since the probabilities of becoming a "high probability high base game state" are different from each other, it is possible to suggest the possibility of becoming a "high probability high base game state" depending on the mission content of "Challenge Reach", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. It is possible.

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

In the first embodiment, the success timing as the operation timing of the normal button 40 in the "challenge reach" of the first mission is set to occur only four times within the operation effective time, but three times within the operation effective time. It may occur less than or less than or only 5 times or more. Further, the time of one success timing as the operation timing of the normal button 40 in the "challenge reach" of the first mission is set to a time of only 100 ms, but is not limited to 100 ms. For example, the time of one success timing may be set to be less than 100 ms, making the operation at the success timing more difficult.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the special figure variation effect in which the variation pattern is "challenge jackpot variation", when the first failure pattern effect is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, the failure image G303 is displayed. After that, as the predetermined time elapses, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, but after the failure image G303 is displayed, the jackpot is further operated by operating the normal button 40. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in the manner of indicating.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation pattern is "challenge jackpot fluctuation", when the player operates the special button 41 in the "challenge reach" of the first mission, it is always on the board. The movable body 55k is moved onto the display unit 50a, but even when the player operates the special button 41, the movable body 55k on the board is moved onto the display unit 50a at a predetermined ratio. You may not move.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "challenge reach" of the second mission is not performed in the non-time saving state, but the probability is lower than the execution probability of the "challenge reach" of the second mission in the time saving state. If there is, the "challenge reach" of the second mission may be performed even in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the non-time saving state is higher than the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission is performed in the time saving state. However, the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the non-time saving state may be lower than the probability that the "challenge reach" of the second mission will be performed in the time saving state. In this case, the "challenge reach" of the second mission may not be performed in the time-saving state, or it may be performed with a lower probability than the execution probability of the "challenge reach" of the second mission in the non-time-saving state. You may.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second success pattern in the "challenge reach" of the second mission is higher than the probability of becoming a high probability state when the first success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission. The probability of becoming a high probability state is higher when the production is performed, but the probability of becoming a high probability state when the first success pattern production is performed in the "challenge reach" of the first mission. Rather, the probability of becoming a high-probability state when the second success pattern is produced in the "challenge reach" of the second mission may be lower.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "challenge reach" of the first mission and the "challenge reach" of the second mission are both special figures of "challenge jackpot fluctuation" and "challenge loss fluctuation" which are the same fluctuation patterns. Although it is performed in the fluctuation production, the fluctuation pattern for performing the "challenge reach" of the first mission and the fluctuation pattern for performing the "challenge reach" of the second mission can be used as separate fluctuation patterns. good.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state", but the "low probability low base game state" is displayed. "And" high probability low base game state "may display different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low-base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting a high-probability state may be displayed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol, but in parallel with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. Other symbols may be variablely displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it is preferable that the size of the other symbols is smaller than the size of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. In parallel with EZ3, a display device other than the image display device 50 may display other symbols in a variable manner. For example, a dedicated LED for variable display of other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. At the same time, variable display may be performed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress and effect of the game are controlled by separate control units, but the progress and effect of the game may be controlled by one control unit. .. For example, both the progress and the production of the game may be controlled only by the main control unit 100.

It is also possible to apply the gaming machine of the present invention to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A to B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, and invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using the effect means including the operation means is provided.
The operating means includes a first operating means (normal button 40).
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a challenge effect (challenge reach) in which a specific result (fall of the movable body 55k on the board) may be derived according to the operation of the first operating means.
The operation of the first operating means in the challenge effect was performed at a second timing (success timing) different from the first timing than when the operation of the first operating means was performed at the first timing (failure timing). In the case, the specific result is more easily derived.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The operating means includes a second operating means (special button 41) different from the first operating means.
The challenge effect is an effect in which the specific result may be derived in response to any of the operations of the first operating means and the second operating means.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3
A gaming machine according to invention A2.
In the challenge effect, the case where the operation of the second operating means is performed at the second timing is better than the case where the operation of the first operating means is performed at the second timing. The specific result can be easily derived.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1
Equipped with an effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a challenge effect aiming at a specific result (fall of the movable body 55k on the board).
The challenge production includes a first challenge production (challenge reach of the first mission) and a second challenge production (challenge reach of the second mission).
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
Further provided with a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting either a non-specific game state (non-time reduction state) or a specific game state (time reduction state).
The effect executing means is
The challenge effect may be executed in any of the non-specific gaming state and the specific gaming state.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
The probability that the second challenge effect will be performed differs between the non-specific gaming state and the specific gaming state.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B4
A gaming machine according to invention B3.
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (low probability high base game state) and a second specific game state (high probability high base game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. ) And,
The game state control means
When a specific result is derived in the challenge effect, the second specific game state may be set.
The probability of becoming the second specific gaming state differs between the case where the specific result is derived in the first challenge effect and the case where the specific result is derived in the second challenge effect.
It is characterized by that.

40 ... Normal button 41 ... Special button 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 55k ... On-board movable body 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using the effect means including the operation means is provided.
The operating means include a first operating means.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a challenge effect in which a specific result may be derived according to the operation of the first operating means.
When the operation of the first operating means in the challenge effect is performed at a specific timing, the specific result can be easily derived.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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