JP2022021971A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing motivation for games.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes a presentation control microcomputer 121 that can control presentations. The presentation control microcomputer 121 can perform four types of enemy character SP ready-to-wins of which lottery-winning expectation degrees for a big win are different. When a big win is won in a lottery through a first enemy character SP ready-to-win of which lottery-winning expectation degree is lowest among the four types of enemy character SP ready-to-wins, a fourth rush acquisition challenge presentation of which reward expectation degree (a possibility of being in a 10R probability-variation big win 1) is highest among four types of rush acquisition challenge presentations is to be performed. However, when a big win is won in a lottery through a fourth enemy character SP ready-to-win of which lottery-winning expectation degree is highest among the four types of enemy character SP ready-to-wins, a first rush acquisition challenge presentation of which reward expectation degree is lowest among the four types of rush acquisition challenge presentations is to be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, SP reach may be executed, and in SP reach, a jackpot symbol mode (advantageous mode) which is a favorable result for the player, or a disadvantageous result for the player. The loss pattern mode (disadvantageous mode) is shown. Further, the SP reach includes a weak SP reach and a strong SP reach that is more likely to show a jackpot symbol mode than the weak SP reach. Therefore, the player is expected to execute a strong SP reach rather than a weak SP reach.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-0585457

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not an effect that is likely to show a relatively advantageous aspect (for example, strong SP reach), but an effect that is likely to show a relatively disadvantageous aspect (for example). When the weak SP reach) is executed, the player is discouraged and greatly reduces the motivation to play. Therefore, there is room for improvement so that the player's willingness to play can be increased even when the effect that is likely to show a relatively disadvantageous aspect is executed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the motivation for playing.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production,
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-effect showing a first advantageous mode, which is a favorable result for the player, or a first disadvantageous mode, which is a disadvantageous result for the player.
It is possible to execute a post-production showing a second advantageous mode, which is a favorable result for the player, or a second disadvantageous mode, which is a disadvantageous result for the player.
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is executed, while when the first disadvantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is not executed.
As the pre-effect, there are a case where the first pre-effect is executed and a case where the second pre-effect is executed, which is more likely to show the first advantageous aspect than the first pre-effect.
As the post-effect, there are a case where the first post-effect is executed and a case where the second post-effect is executed, which is more likely to show the second advantageous aspect than the first post-effect.
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the first pre-effect, it is easier to execute the second post-effect than when the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the motivation for playing.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. (A) is a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a table showing an opening mode of the jackpot. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a figure which shows the transition of each enemy character SP reach. It is a figure which shows the transition of each rush acquisition challenge production. It is a variable effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B. In the modified example, it is a figure which shows the transition of each development fanning effect. In the modified example, it is a figure which shows the transition of each enemy character SP reach.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms an outer shell portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which the game board 1 described later is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 allows the front door 23 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be such that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, and a hitting ball supply dish (a ball feeding dish) for storing the game ball. An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The game board 1 is integrated with a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards described later, an image display device 50, a unit for attaching a harness, etc.) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

Further, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by combining the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying the hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, stages 61s are formed which can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, a movable board 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position above the display screen 50a to the effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D provided with the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entry opening, a variable entry opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (ball entry opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when it is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D provided with the large winning opening 14 is provided. The large winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The large winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the large winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D is not opened when left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the large winning opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, display devices 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary patterns.

Further, in the display group 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold display 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored items of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game (an example of a special game) that opens the big winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a winning (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information). , The determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, which will be described later, as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, the second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. It should be noted that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. It is provided with an effect control board 120 (sub control board) that controls the payout of the game ball, a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub control unit is provided with at least an effect control board 120, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 50, speaker 600, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs the power supply of AC24V from the outside, and is the power supply of various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the power supply of AC24V. Is to generate. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power supply to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the generated power to other devices via these boards.

The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The game control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, or the effect control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a stored program, and a gaming I / O (Import / Output) port 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and a normal drawing holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The large winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the large winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10.

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes programs stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 that is used as the work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 and the effect I / O port 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 (voice control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) are connected to the effect control board 120. An image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140, and a speaker 600 is connected to the voice control board 161. Further, a board lamp 54, a board movable body 55k, and a frame lamp 212 are connected to the sub drive board 162.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 has an image display device 50 on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on a command received from the game control board 100. Let them control. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 includes still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data is stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 600 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 600 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161. In that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161 or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 600 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the voice CPU provided on the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. .. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. To control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and drives the motor to drive the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be used to control the lighting of the lamp and the drive control of the movable panel 55k. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. 8 (A). As shown in FIG. 8A, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, when the "probability variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol), "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 81a. If the "normal jackpot" is won, "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 81a. In the following, the type of jackpot from which "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1" will be stopped and displayed will be referred to as "10R Probability Variable Jackpot 1". In the case of "10R probability variation jackpot 1", "11H" is set as the special figure stop symbol data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot 14 from 1R to 10R has a maximum of 25. Open for 0 seconds. On the other hand, the type of jackpot from which "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed is referred to as "4R normal jackpot 1". In the case of "4R normal jackpot 1", "12H" is set as the special figure stop symbol data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot 14 from 1R to 4R has a maximum of 25. Open for 0 seconds.

In addition, when the "probability variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol), "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b, and "normal". If the "big hit" is won, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b. In the following, the type of jackpot from which "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol 1" will be stopped and displayed will be referred to as "10R Probability Variable Jackpot 2". In the case of "10R probability variation jackpot 2", "21H" is set as the special figure stop symbol data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot 14 from 1R to 10R has a maximum of 25. Open for 0 seconds. On the other hand, the type of jackpot from which "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed is referred to as "6R normal jackpot 2". In the case of "6R normal jackpot 2", "22H" is set as the special figure stop symbol data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot 14 from 1R to 6R has a maximum of 25. Open for 0 seconds.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later after the jackpot game. The electric support control state continues until the next big hit winning if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in association with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of electric support times (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support is the upper limit of the number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 80% for the probabilistic jackpot and 20% for the normal jackpot. However, if a normal jackpot (4R normal jackpot 1) is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, a jackpot game with 4 rounds is executed, while a normal jackpot (6R) is executed based on the lottery of Special Figure 2. If the player wins the normal jackpot), the jackpot game with 6 rounds is executed, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1. ing.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 81 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special figure display 81 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 10 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal figure display 82 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices if the electric chew 12D is easier to open than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probabilistic jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state is substantially continued until the next big hit. In addition, the end condition of the high accuracy and high base state may be only that the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low accuracy high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal gaming state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of the Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 27. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, game CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) settings, various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, large prize) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are awarded. The detection signal detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S107) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S107), the second special figure holding indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 83a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), the gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Is determined (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is suspended. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Judgment (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), a counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal drawing holdings provided in the gaming RAM 104). (Value of S301) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104. Of these, it is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls for ordinary symbols.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) following sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing losing symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (D), if the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set on the effect control board 120 (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is completed.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 12D is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs special operation processing (S106) following normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 18, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 and the prize-winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is set in each stage. Are assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO for S1301, YES for S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1301 and S1303, YES for S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11, the customer Determines whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417), this process is completed.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number is higher. When there is one or more storages (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 starting port 11, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later are performed. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 20 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the gaming RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation). Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104. Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "1" to "210") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "1" to "1660") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 10 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8A) according to the hit type is stored in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. Set to (S1508) to finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set and the process (S1508) is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. A description will be given collectively with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot normal table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. The variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the variable production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to the do-miss and normal reach. The do-miss is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed at the random stitches (for example, "458"). The normal reach is a variable effect in which the remaining one effect symbol that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed without the development effect being executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed. The SP reach is a variation effect in which the development effect is executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed, and the variation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. Thus, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the loss, the normal reach, and the SP reach can be executed.

In the SP reach, the fractions of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than the normal reach by looking at the SP reach having a long fluctuation time. Here, the types of SP reach include weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. In the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach, the distribution rate of various fluctuation patterns is set so that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is high. Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can grasp that the winning expectation is high to some extent by looking at the weak SP reach B, and the weak SP reach. If you look at A, you can see that the expectation of winning is not very high.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 21, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number values are "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state, and "1" to "10" in the time saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (not among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 11).

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set.

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1608). Further, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1610). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1611).

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-reduced state than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the opening command of the jackpot is set (S1906) and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this process is completed.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Judgment (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter and the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Special electric bonus processing (big hit game)] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special electric bonus processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots 14 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot 14 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or , It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening 14 is opened again has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the large winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8B) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the running big hit game. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time to close the large winning opening 14. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is completed.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is completed by closing step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process is completed. On the other hand, when one round game is completed (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2210). .. If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), the jackpot ending command is set (S2211) and the jackpot ending is started (S2212) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213), and the process is completed.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 18). After that, the game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (the stop symbol is special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 1, FIG. 8 ( A) It is determined whether or not it is (see S2301). If it is not a probable change jackpot (NO in S2301), turn on the time saving flag (S2306), set "100" in the time saving counter (S2307), and proceed to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if it is a probability change jackpot in step S2301, the probability change flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, "10000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2304), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-based state will continue until the next big hit is virtually won. Since it is almost impossible that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed until the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the next jackpot game. This is because it will not be turned off until it is turned off. It should be noted that the probability variation counter may not be provided and only the probability variation flag may be used so that the high probability state continues until the next big hit is won.

In step S2308, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter, information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 28 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the effect RAM 124. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the production RAM 124 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the production RAM 124 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is caused by a power failure or the like. Is turned on, but if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed after that.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. There is. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. As the image control board 140 executes various effects, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 and outputs the sound from the speaker 610, or outputs the sound from the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp via the sub drive board 162. The 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the fact that the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 29, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on the detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the other processing (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) described later is used as a sub drive in order to make the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing that matches the effects such as SP reach and jackpot production. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the voice control process (S4304), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 610) is created, output to the voice control board 161 and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 610. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state specification command is analyzed, and the mode status value is set based on the game state information included in the game state specification command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, set to "2" in the high accuracy high base state, and set to "3" in the low accuracy time saving state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the game state at the present time.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, has received it. The variable effect start processing described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if so, has received it. Performs variable effect end processing (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs other processes (S4413) such as a process based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, a process for performing a customer wait effect based on the reception of a customer wait command, or a normal symbol variation. The process for performing the fluctuation effect of the general map based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the reception command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 20), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 21 and 22), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the value of the mode status currently set (S4502). Subsequently, in the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be finally stopped and displayed are selected (S4503). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "777" etc.) that is finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variation effect pattern selection process (S4504). In the variation effect pattern selection process (S4504), one of the multiple tables classified according to the effect mode type corresponding to the mode status value and the variation pattern type is based on the analysis result of the variation start command. Select one table. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table. Once the variable effect pattern is determined in this way, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable effect, which consists of the type of background of the effect pattern, etc., will be determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the advance notice effect selection process (S4505). In the advance notice effect selection process (S4505), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. do. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

After that, the variable effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4506), and this process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

7. Characteristics of the production of this embodiment Next, the characteristics of the production of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the enemy character SP reach may be executed as the SP reach. The enemy character SP reach (previous production) is a battle SP reach where the main character and the enemy character fight, and when the main character wins the enemy character, it is suggested that the jackpot will be won, while the main character is defeated by the enemy character. Then, the loss is suggested. This enemy character SP reach is executed when the fluctuation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11) indicating the weak SP reach B are selected. Therefore, when the enemy character SP reach is executed when it is controlled to the normal gaming state, and it is controlled to the time saving state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state), Enemy character SP reach is never executed. In addition to the enemy character SP reach, story reach and mini character SP reach may be executed in the SP reach.

As shown in FIG. 34, the enemy character SP reach includes the first enemy character SP reach (first pre-production), the second enemy character SP reach, and the second, depending on the type of enemy character in which the main character fights. There are four types: 3 enemy character SP reach and 4th enemy character SP reach (second pre-production). In each enemy character SP reach, the expectation of winning the jackpot is different, and the order of 1st enemy character SP reach <2nd enemy character SP reach <3rd enemy character SP reach <4th enemy character SP reach, It is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

Further, in each enemy character SP, before the main character fights with the enemy character, an enemy character introduction image showing the enemy character to fight against is displayed on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-1), in the first enemy character SP reach, the first enemy character introduction image T1 showing the first enemy character is displayed. Further, when the first enemy character introduction image T1 is displayed, the first winning expectation suggestion image X1 showing "winning expectation 1 ★ (one star)" is also displayed. By displaying the first enemy character introduction image T1 and the first winning expectation suggestion image X1, the player can use the enemy character SP reach with the lowest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It makes it easier to understand what is happening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-2), in the second enemy character SP reach, the second enemy character introduction image T2 showing the second enemy character is displayed. When the second enemy character introduction image T2 is displayed, the second winning expectation suggestion image X2 showing "winning expectation 2 ★★ (two stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the second enemy character introduction image T2 and the second winning expectation suggestion image X2, the player can see the enemy character SP reach, which has the second lowest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It makes it easier to understand that.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-3), in the third enemy character SP reach, the third enemy character introduction image T3 showing the third enemy character is displayed. In addition, when the third enemy character introduction image T3 is displayed, the third winning expectation suggestion image X3 showing "winning expectation 3 ★★★ (three stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the third enemy character introduction image T3 and the third winning expectation suggestion image X3, the player can reach the enemy character SP with the second highest expectation of winning among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It makes it easier to understand that.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-4), in the fourth enemy character SP reach, the fourth enemy character introduction image T4 showing the fourth enemy character is displayed. When the 4th enemy character introduction image T4 is displayed, the 4th winning expectation suggestion image X4 showing "winning expectation 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the 4th enemy character introduction image T4 and the 4th winning expectation suggestion image X4, the player can use the enemy character SP reach with the highest expectation of winning among the 4 types of enemy character SP reach. It makes it easier to understand what is happening.

When each enemy character SP reach is executed, if the main character wins the corresponding enemy character SP reach enemy character, as shown in Fig. 34 (B-1), the main character becomes the enemy character as a battle victory effect. A winning image WI indicating that the player has won is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-1), stop display is performed in a jackpot stop mode (for example, "444") in which the effect symbol EZ is doublet. In this way, it is possible to make the player grasp the winning of the jackpot by displaying the winning image WI and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the jackpot stop mode. The "winning image WI" corresponds to the "first advantageous mode".

On the other hand, when the main character is defeated by the enemy character of the corresponding enemy character SP reach, as shown in Fig. 34 (B-2), the defeat image LO showing that the main character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed as a battle defeat production. It is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-2), the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the loss stop mode (for example, “434”). In this way, it is possible to make the player grasp the loss by displaying the defeat image LO and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the loss mode. The "defeat image LO" corresponds to the "first disadvantageous mode".

By the way, when the enemy character SP reach is executed, the player who grasps the execution of the third enemy character SP reach and the fourth enemy character SP reach thinks that the expectation of winning the jackpot is relatively high and feels uplifted. Remember. However, the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach and the second enemy character SP reach will be disappointed because he / she thinks that the expectation of winning the jackpot is relatively low. In particular, the player who saw the first enemy character introduction image T1 and the first winning expectation suggestion image X1 by executing the first enemy character SP reach has the impression that he will lose anyway after that, and the first enemy character. There is a risk that you will not enjoy the SP reach to the end. In this way, when the first enemy character SP reach, which has a low expectation of winning the jackpot, is executed, it is necessary to make improvements so that the player's willingness to play is not reduced.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the enemy character SP reach suggests winning the jackpot (see Fig. 34 (B-1) and Fig. 34 (C-1)), the enemy character SP reach with a low expectation of winning the jackpot. The more the player is, the higher the possibility that a predetermined game privilege is given to the player. Here, the predetermined game privilege (privilege related to the profit of the game) of this embodiment is that the 10R probability variation jackpot is won. Specifically, the player has won the 10R jackpot, which has a large number of rounds, and the probability variation jackpot, which is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is won through the enemy character SP reach, the jackpot is in the order of the 4th enemy character SP reach <3rd enemy character SP reach <2nd enemy character SP reach <1st enemy character SP reach. There is a high possibility that the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 has been won as the type of. In other words, the higher the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the more difficult it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1, and the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1. ..

Next, the jackpot production when the jackpot is won through the enemy character SP reach will be described. Which of the four types of enemy character SP reach is the enemy character SP reach, and in the subsequent jackpot game, a rush acquisition challenge effect (see FIG. 35) is executed as a jackpot effect. The rush acquisition challenge effect is a jackpot effect that is executed only when the enemy character SP reach is executed, and is not executed after an effect other than the enemy character SP reach.

The rush acquisition challenge production (post-production) is a production that indicates whether or not the acquisition challenge to the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 is successful. In other words, the rush acquisition challenge effect is an effect indicating whether the type of the winning jackpot is 10R probability variation jackpot 1 or 4R normal jackpot 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the rush acquisition challenge production, the first rush acquisition challenge production (after the first) is performed according to the type of ally character who challenges the rush acquisition (acquisition of 1 for 10R probability variation jackpot). There are four types: production), second rush acquisition challenge production, third rush acquisition challenge production, and fourth rush acquisition challenge production (second post-production).

In each rush acquisition challenge production, the possibility of winning 1 in the 10R probability change jackpot is different, and the 1st rush acquisition challenge production <2nd rush acquisition challenge production <3rd rush acquisition challenge production <4th rush acquisition challenge In the order of production, it is set so that there is a high possibility that the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 has been won. Here, the possibility of winning the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 means the possibility of granting a predetermined game privilege, and will be appropriately referred to as "reward expectation" below.

In the rush acquisition challenge production, an ally character introduction image showing the ally character who challenges the challenge is displayed on the display screen 50a before the challenge to acquire the rush (acquisition of 1 for the 10R probability variation jackpot). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35 (A-1), in the first rush acquisition challenge production, a character image RG showing "Get the rush!" And a first ally character introduction image showing the first ally character. W1 is displayed. Further, when the first ally character introduction image W1 is displayed, the first reward expectation suggestion image Y1 showing "reward expectation 1 ★ (one star)" is also displayed. By displaying the first ally character introduction image W1 and the first reward expectation suggestion image Y1, the player can experience the rush acquisition challenge with the lowest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge production. It makes it easier to understand what is happening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (A-2), in the second rush acquisition challenge production, a character image RG showing "GET the rush!" And a second ally character introduction image W2 showing the second ally character are displayed. Will be done. When the second ally character introduction image W2 is displayed, the second reward expectation suggestion image Y2 showing "reward expectation 2 ★★ (two stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the second ally character introduction image W2 and the second reward expectation suggestion image Y2, the player can experience the rush acquisition challenge with the second lowest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge production. It makes it easier to understand that.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (A-3), in the third rush acquisition challenge production, a character image RG showing "GET the rush!" And a third ally character introduction image W3 showing the third ally character are displayed. Will be done. In addition, when the third ally character introduction image W3 is displayed, the third reward expectation suggestion image Y3 showing "reward expectation 3 ★★★ (three stars)" is also displayed. By displaying these 3rd ally character introduction image W3 and 3rd reward expectation suggestion image Y3, the player can produce a rush acquisition challenge with the second highest reward expectation among the 4 types of rush acquisition challenge production. It makes it easier to understand that.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (A-4), in the fourth rush acquisition challenge production, a character image RG showing "GET the rush!" And a fourth ally character introduction image W4 showing the fourth ally character are displayed. Will be done. In addition, when the fourth ally character introduction image W4 is displayed, the fourth reward expectation suggestion image Y4 showing "reward expectation 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" is also displayed. By displaying these 4th ally character introduction image W4 and 4th reward expectation suggestion image Y4, the player can use the rush acquisition challenge production with the highest reward expectation among the 4 types of rush acquisition challenge production. It makes it easier to understand what is happening.

When each rush acquisition challenge production is executed, if the corresponding ally character succeeds in the rush acquisition challenge, as shown in Fig. 35 (B-1), the ally character succeeds in the challenge as a challenge success production. The success image SU indicating the above is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35 (C-1), as a round effect, a 10-round effect corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 is executed. In this way, by displaying the success image SU and executing the effect for 10 rounds, it is possible to make the player grasp the winning of the 10R probability variation jackpot 1. The "success image SU" corresponds to the "second advantageous mode".

On the other hand, when the corresponding ally character fails in the challenge to acquire the rush, as shown in FIG. 35 (B-2), as a challenge failure effect, a failure image FA showing that the ally character has failed in the challenge is displayed on the display screen 50a. Is displayed in. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35 (C-2), as a round effect, an effect for 4 rounds corresponding to a 4R normal jackpot 1 is executed. In this way, by displaying the failed image FA and executing the effect for the 4th round, it is possible to make the player grasp the winning of the 4R normal jackpot 1. That is, it is possible to grasp that the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 (10 rounds of jackpot game and high probability state) could not be obtained. The "failed image FA" corresponds to the "second disadvantageous mode".

Here, in this embodiment, as described above, the higher the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the more difficult it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1, and the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the more the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 is won. It is set so that it is easy to do. Therefore, the lower the winning expectation of the enemy character SP reach, the higher the reward expectation (the possibility of winning the 10R probability variation jackpot 1) when the jackpot is won, so that the rush acquisition challenge production is executed. ing.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won through the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-1) (see FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (C-1)), FIG. The fourth rush acquisition challenge effect shown in 35 (A-4) is executed, and no other rush acquisition challenge effect is executed. If the jackpot is won through the second enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-2), the third rush acquisition challenge production shown in FIG. 35 (A-3) is executed, and other rush acquisitions are performed. No challenge production will be performed.

If the jackpot is won through the third enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-3), the second rush acquisition challenge production shown in FIG. 35 (A-2) is executed, and other rush acquisitions are performed. No challenge production will be performed. If the jackpot is won through the 4th enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-4), the 1st rush acquisition challenge production shown in FIG. 35 (A-1) is executed, and other rush acquisitions are performed. No challenge production will be performed.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the first enemy character SP reach or the second enemy character SP reach is executed, the player is disappointed by the low expectation of winning the jackpot, but if he wins the jackpot. Can have the expectation that a rush acquisition challenge with high reward expectations will be carried out. In particular, even if the first enemy character SP reach, which has the lowest expectation of winning among the enemy character SP reach, is executed, if the jackpot is won, the possibility of winning the 10R probability variation jackpot is the highest. Rush acquisition challenge production will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to fully enjoy the first enemy character SP reach by making the player think that he / she will lose anyway, but have great hope for the subsequent game privilege (10R probability change jackpot 1). It is possible. In other words, even if the enemy character SP reach has a low expectation of winning, it is possible to give a sense of urgency to the player until the judgment of success or failure is clearly shown, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the motivation to play. ..

Here, in this embodiment, the relationship between the winning expectation and the reward expectation is shown in an easy-to-understand manner during the execution of the enemy character SP reach. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-1), when the first enemy character introduction image T1 is displayed in the first enemy character SP reach, "winning expectation 1 ★ (one star)". The first winning expectation suggestion image X1 and the fourth reward expectation suggestion image Y4 showing "reward expectation 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" are displayed. As a result, in the 1st enemy character SP reach, although the 1st winning expectation is the lowest among the 4 enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot 1 may have been won). ) Is the highest, it is possible to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-2), when the second enemy character introduction image T2 is displayed in the second enemy character SP reach, the second enemy character showing "winning expectation degree 2 ★★ (two stars)". 2 The winning expectation suggestion image X2 and the third reward expectation suggestion image Y3 showing "reward expectation 3 ★★★ (three stars)" are displayed. As a result, in the 2nd enemy character SP reach, although the winning expectation is the second lowest among the 4 enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot 1 can be won). It is possible to show the player the relationship that the sex) is the second highest in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (A-3), when the third enemy character introduction image T3 is displayed in the third enemy character SP reach, "winning expectation degree 3 ★★★ (three stars)" is shown. The third winning expectation suggestion image X3 and the second reward expectation suggestion image Y2 showing "reward expectation 2 ★★ (two stars)" are displayed. As a result, in the 3rd enemy character SP reach, although the winning expectation is the second highest among the 4 enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot 1 can be won). It is possible to show the player the relationship that the sex) is the second lowest in an easy-to-understand manner.

Also, as shown in Fig. 34 (A-4), when the 4th enemy character introduction image T4 is displayed in the 4th enemy character SP reach, "Winning expectation 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" is displayed. The fourth winning expectation suggestion image X4 and the first reward expectation suggestion image Y1 showing "reward expectation 1 ★ (one star)" are displayed. As a result, in the 4th enemy character SP reach, although the highest expectation of winning among the 4 enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot 1 may have been won). ) Is the lowest, it is possible to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Next, the control from the enemy character SP reach to the execution of the rush acquisition challenge production will be described. When the enemy character SP reach is executed, first, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the fluctuation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11) indicating the weak SP reach B by the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). You will have a choice. When the game control microcomputer 101 selects a variation pattern other than the variation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11), the enemy character SP reach is not executed. Then, a variation start command including the variation patterns P2 and P12 indicating the weak SP reach B is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the variation effect start process (S4404) in the receive command analysis process (S4301), and analyzes the variation start command including the variation patterns P2 and P12 (S4501).

Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the variation effect pattern selection process of step S4504 that the analyzed variation start command includes the information of the variation patterns P2 and P12 indicating the weak SP reach B, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the variation patterns P2 and P12 indicating the weak SP reach B is included. A variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. 36. Here, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the fluctuation pattern P2 showing the weak SP reach B jackpot, the effect control microcomputer 121 has a probability variation jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot 1) or a normal jackpot (4R) as the type of hit. Usually, which of the jackpots 1) is referred to based on the information included in the fluctuation start command.

For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern P2 showing the weak SP reach B jackpot and the probability variation jackpot, refer to the table shown in FIG. 36 which is the “variation pattern P2” and corresponds to the “probability variation jackpot”. Then, one of the variable effect patterns Q1 to Q4 is selected by using the acquired variable effect pattern lottery random number. When any of the variable effect patterns Q1 to Q4 is selected, not only the type of the enemy character SP reach but also the rush acquisition challenge effect as a big hit effect is determined. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q1 is selected, the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-1) is executed, and the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) is executed. Then, as the jackpot effect, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. 35 (A-4) is executed, and the challenge success effect shown in FIG. 35 (B-1) is executed. Therefore, in this case, the effect for 10 rounds shown in FIG. 35 (C-1) is executed, and the player can obtain 1 for the 10R probability variation jackpot.

Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern P2 showing the weak SP reach B jackpot and the normal jackpot, refer to the table shown in FIG. 36 which is the “variation pattern P2” and corresponds to the “normal jackpot”. Then, one of the variable effect patterns Q11 to Q14 is selected by using the acquired variable effect pattern lottery random number. When any of the variable effect patterns Q11 to Q14 is selected, not only the type of enemy character SP reach but also the rush acquisition challenge effect as a big hit effect is determined. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q12 is selected, the second enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-2) is executed, and the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) is executed. Then, as the jackpot effect, the third rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. 35 (A-3) is executed, and the challenge failure effect shown in FIG. 35 (B-2) is executed. Therefore, in this case, the effect for 4 rounds shown in FIG. 35 (C-2) is executed, and the player wins the 4R normal jackpot 1.

On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern P12 showing the weak SP reach B loss, the table corresponding to the “variation pattern P12” among the tables shown in FIG. 36 is referred to, and the acquired fluctuation effect pattern lottery random number is used. , Variable effect pattern Select any of the variable effect patterns Q21 to Q24. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q23 is selected, the third enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-3) is executed, and the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 34 (B-2) is executed. In this way, when any of the variable effect patterns Q21 to Q24 is selected, the rush acquisition challenge effect is not executed as the jackpot effect because it is a loss.

Here, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the fluctuation pattern P12 showing the weak SP reach B loss, the fluctuation effect pattern Q24 (fourth enemy character SP reach) <variation effect pattern Q23 (third enemy character SP reach). ) <Variable effect pattern Q22 (second enemy character SP reach) <Variable effect pattern Q21 (first enemy character SP reach) is set so that the distribution rate increases in this order. That is, when the battle defeat effect indicating that the player is lost is executed, the fourth enemy character SP reach <third enemy character SP reach <second enemy character SP reach <first enemy character SP reach is executed in this order. It is sorted so that the frequency is high. Therefore, the expectation of winning the jackpot is set to be higher in the order of 1st enemy character SP reach <2nd enemy character SP reach <3rd enemy character SP reach <4th enemy character SP reach.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36, it is a fluctuation pattern P2 indicating a weak SP reach B jackpot, and in the case of a probability variation jackpot, a fluctuation production pattern Q4 (4th enemy character SP reach ⇒ 1st rush acquisition challenge production) < Variable production pattern Q3 (3rd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variable production pattern Q2 (2nd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variable production pattern Q1 (1st enemy character SP) The distribution rate is set to be higher in the order of reach ⇒ 4th rush acquisition challenge production). In other words, when winning the 10R probability change jackpot 1, the execution frequency will be higher in the order of 1st rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 4th rush acquisition challenge production. It is sorted.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36, it is a fluctuation pattern P2 showing a weak SP reach B jackpot, and in the case of a normal jackpot, the fluctuation production pattern Q11 (1st enemy character SP reach ⇒ 4th rush acquisition challenge production). ) <Variable production pattern Q12 (2nd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variable production pattern Q13 (3rd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variable production pattern Q14 (4th enemy) The distribution rate is set to be higher in the order of character SP reach ⇒ 1st rush acquisition challenge production). In other words, when winning the 4R normal jackpot 1, the execution frequency will be higher in the order of 4th rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge production ⇒ 1st rush acquisition challenge production. It is sorted.

Based on the above, by using the variable effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. 36, the higher the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the more difficult it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1, and the winning in the enemy character SP reach. The lower the degree of expectation, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1. In other words, if you win the jackpot through the enemy character SP reach, the 4th enemy character SP reach <3rd enemy character SP reach <2nd enemy character SP reach <1st enemy character SP reach, in that order, 10R probability variation jackpot 1 It is highly likely that you have won.

8. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-1) is executed as the enemy character SP reach, the game is played. The person thinks that the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) is unlikely to be executed, and the player's willingness to play is reduced. However, if the battle victory effect is executed by the first enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect with a high reward expectation is executed as shown in FIG. 35 (A-4). Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can increase the motivation to play by greatly expecting the execution of the subsequent fourth rush acquisition challenge production.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the battle victory effect is executed by the first enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect with high reward expectation (see FIG. 35 (A-4)). ) Is surely executed, and the rush acquisition challenge production with a lower reward expectation than the 4th rush acquisition challenge is not executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach to have a stronger expectation for the battle victory production and to increase the motivation to play.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the enemy character SP reach, which has a higher expectation of winning than the first enemy character SP reach, is executed, the reward expectation is high even if the battle victory effect is executed. The high 4th rush acquisition challenge production will not be executed. In other words, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production with the highest reward expectation is executed only when the 1st enemy character SP reach with the lowest winning expectation is executed. Therefore, the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can be expected to execute the fourth rush acquisition challenge production which is not executed by other enemy character SP reach, and is motivated to play. It is possible to increase.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the first enemy character SP reach, which has the lowest expectation of winning a jackpot, is executed as the enemy character SP reach, the player executes the jackpot game. I'm disappointed because I think it's unlikely. However, if a battle victory effect (see FIG. 34 (B-1)) suggesting that the first enemy character SP reach is determined to be a hit, a 10R probability variation jackpot (predetermined game privilege) is executed. ) Is most likely to be given, and the 4th rush acquisition challenge production is executed. Therefore, even a player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can greatly expect the acquisition of a big hit game and a high probability state in the 10 rounds ahead, and can increase the motivation to play. be.

9. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be 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 above form, when the battle victory effect (see FIG. 34 (B-1)) is executed in the enemy character SP reach (see FIGS. 34 (A-1) to (A-4)), a rush acquisition challenge is performed. The effect (see FIGS. 35 (A-1) to (A-4)) is executed. On the other hand, as in the modified example described below, in the development fanning effect (see FIGS. 37 (B-1) to (B-4)), the development success effect (see FIG. 37 (C-1)) When executed, the enemy character SP reach (see FIGS. 38 (A-1) to (A-4)) may be executed.

In the modified example, the development fanning effect (pre-production) is an effect of fanning whether or not to develop into the enemy character SP reach after the reach is formed. In addition, when the reach is formed, the development fanning effect is not always executed, and of course, the fanning effect for developing into the SP reach other than the enemy character SP reach may be executed. As shown in FIG. 37, the development fanning effect includes the first development fanning effect (first pre-production) according to the possibility of developing into the enemy character SP reach (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “development expectation”). , 2nd development fanning production, 3rd development fanning production, and 4th development fanning production (second pre-production). The degree of development expectation is set to be higher in the order of 1st development fanning production <2nd development fanning production <3rd development fanning production <4th development fanning production.

In each development fanning effect, the development fanning image HO in which the main character challenges a specific mission is displayed on the display screen 50a. The development fan image HO is for fanning whether or not to develop into the enemy character SP reach. As shown in FIGS. 37 (B-1) to (B-4), the development fanning image HO is an image that is commonly displayed in each development effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), each development fanning effect is started after the reach is formed, and along with the display of the development fanning image HO, the development expectation degree suggestion image and the development fanning effect image and An image suggesting the degree of expectation of the enemy character is displayed. The development expectation suggestion image suggests the possibility of developing into the enemy character SP reach, and the enemy character expectation suggestion image is the enemy character SP reach with a high expectation of winning when the enemy character SP reach is executed. Suggests that may be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (B-1), in the first development fanning effect, along with the development fanning image HO, the first development expectation degree suggestion image showing "development expectation degree 1 ★ (one star)" is shown. X11 is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the development fanning effect has the lowest expectation of development among the four types of development fanning effect. Further, in the first development fanning effect, the fourth enemy character expectation degree suggestion image Y14 showing "enemy character expectation degree 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed among the four types of development fanning effects, the player has one enemy character SP reach (that is, the fourth enemy character SP reach) with a high expectation of winning. It is possible to understand that it is easy to execute. In the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed after the first development fanning effect, the fourth enemy character SP reach with the highest expectation of winning is not always executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (B-2), in the second development fanning effect, the second development expectation degree suggestion image X12 showing "development expectation degree 2 ★★ (two stars)" is shown together with the development fanning image HO. Is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the development fanning effect has the second lowest development expectation among the four types of development fanning effect. Further, in the second development fanning effect, the third enemy character expectation degree suggestion image Y13 showing "enemy character expectation degree 3 ★★★ (three stars)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed in the four types of development fanning effects, the player has 2 enemy character SP reach (that is, the 4th enemy character SP reach) with a high expectation of winning. It is possible to understand that it is the second easiest to execute. In the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed through the second development fanning effect, the third enemy character SP reach, which has the second highest expectation of winning, is not always executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (B-3), in the third development fanning effect, the third development expectation degree suggestion image showing "development expectation degree 3 ★★★ (three stars)" is shown together with the development fanning image HO. X13 is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the development fanning effect has the second highest expectation of development among the four types of development fanning effect. Further, in the third development fanning effect, the second enemy character expectation degree suggestion image Y12 showing "enemy character expectation degree 2 ★★ (two stars)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed in the four types of development fanning effects, the player has 2 enemy character SP reach (that is, the 4th enemy character SP reach) with a high expectation of winning. It is possible to understand that it is the second most difficult to execute. In the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed through the third development fanning effect, the second enemy character SP reach, which has the second lowest expectation of winning, is not always executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (B-4), in the fourth development fanning effect, the fourth development expectation degree suggestion showing "development expectation degree 4 ★★★★ (4 stars)" together with the development fanning image HO. Image X14 is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the development fanning effect has the highest expectation for development among the four types of development fanning effect. Further, in the fourth development fanning effect, the first enemy character expectation degree suggestion image Y11 showing "enemy character expectation degree 1 ★ (one star)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed among the four types of development fanning effects, the player has one enemy character SP reach (that is, the fourth enemy character SP reach) with a high expectation of winning. It is possible to understand that it is difficult to execute. In the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed through the fourth development fanning effect, the first enemy character SP reach with the lowest expectation of winning is not always executed.

When each development effect is executed, when the main character succeeds in a specific mission, as shown in FIG. 37 (C-1), a development success image SUU showing the development success is displayed on the display screen 50a as the development success effect. Will be done. In this way, by displaying the development success image SUU, it is possible to make the player know that the development to the enemy character SP reach has been successful. After that, as shown in FIG. 38, the enemy character SP reach is started. The "development success image SUU" corresponds to the "first advantageous mode".

On the other hand, when the main character fails in a specific mission, as shown in FIG. 37 (C-2), a development failure image FAA indicating the development failure is displayed on the display screen 50a as a development failure effect. In this way, by displaying the development failure image FAA, it is possible to make the player understand that the development to the enemy character SP reach has failed. After that, the enemy character SP reach is not executed, and the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the loss stop mode (for example, "424"). In this modification, after the development failure effect is executed, basically, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the loss stop mode. However, after the development failure effect is executed, in rare cases, a reach effect different from the enemy character SP reach (for example, story reach) may be executed through the resurrection effect. The "development failure image FAA" corresponds to the "first disadvantageous mode".

As shown in FIG. 38, the enemy character SP reach (post-effect) executed through the development fanning effect is almost the same as the enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, as shown in FIG. 38, in the enemy character SP reach executed through the development fanning effect, unlike the enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34, the reward expectation degree suggestion image (first reward expectation degree suggestion image Y1, first 2) The reward expectation suggestion image Y2, the third reward expectation suggestion image Y3, and the fourth reward expectation suggestion image Y4) are not displayed.

In the modified example, the "first enemy character SP reach" corresponds to the "first post-production", and the "fourth enemy character SP reach" corresponds to the "second post-production". Further, the "victory image WI" indicated by the enemy character SP reach corresponds to the "second advantageous mode", and the "defeat image LO" indicated by the enemy character SP reach corresponds to the "second disadvantageous mode".

As described above, in the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed through the development fanning effect, the jackpot is in the order of the 4th development fanning effect <3rd development fanning effect <2nd development fanning effect <1st development fanning effect. Enemy character SP reach with high expectation of winning will be easier to execute. In other words, the higher the development expectation in the development fanning production, the easier it is for the enemy character SP reach with the lower winning expectation to be executed, and the lower the development expectation in the development fanning production, the higher the winning expectation is the enemy character SP reach. Is set to be easy to execute.

Therefore, according to the modified example, in the development fanning effect executed through the reach, when the first development fanning effect or the second development fanning effect is executed, the player has an expectation of development to the enemy character SP reach. Although it is disappointing because it is low, if the development success production is executed, it is possible to have the expectation that the enemy character SP reach with a high expectation of winning will be executed. In particular, even if the first development fanning effect, which has the lowest development expectation among the development fanning effects, is executed, if it develops into the enemy character SP reach, the fourth enemy character with the highest winning expectation. It can make you think that SP reach is easy to carry out. Therefore, while making the player think that it will not develop into the enemy character SP reach anyway, by giving a big hope for the enemy character SP reach with high expectation of winning after that, the first development fanning production is produced. It is possible to enjoy it to the end. In other words, even if the development expectation is low, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency until the success or failure of the development is clearly shown, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the motivation to play. ..

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In the above form, the lower the winning expectation in the enemy character SP reach (pre-directing), the higher the reward expectation is to execute the rush acquisition challenge production (post-directing). Further, in the modified example, the lower the development expectation in the development fanning production (pre-production), the easier it is to execute the enemy character SP reach (post-production), which has a high winning expectation. However, the relationship between the pre-effect and the post-effect is not limited to the above-mentioned effect, and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, it is possible to execute a step-up notice effect that can be developed step by step in each step, and the higher the number of developed steps, the higher the expectation of winning. Then, as the number of steps developed in the step-up notice production (pre-production) is small, the rush acquisition challenge production (post-production) with a high reward expectation may be executed when the jackpot is won.

Further, for example, it is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous notice effect) in which the variation display of the effect symbol EZ can be executed multiple times, and the higher the number of variation display (number of re-variations) of the effect symbol EZ, the higher the expectation of winning. To set. Then, as the number of re-variations in the pseudo-continuous production (pre-production) is small, the rush acquisition challenge production (post-production) with a high reward expectation may be executed when the jackpot is won.

In the above form, the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the higher the possibility (reward expectation) that 10R probability variation jackpot 1 will be given as a predetermined game privilege, so that the rush acquisition challenge production is executed. did. However, the predetermined game privilege is not limited to 1 for the 10R probability variation jackpot, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in a gaming machine (so-called "V-probability machine") in which a gaming ball can shift to a high-probability state after a jackpot game by passing through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening, a predetermined gaming privilege can be obtained. It may be a big hit that allows the game ball to pass through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening.

Further, for example, a small hit may be won by a lottery of a special symbol, and if the small hit is won, a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened can be executed. Further, in this case, a gaming machine (so-called "type 2 machine" or "type 1 type 2 mixing machine") capable of acquiring a big hit game by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the large winning opening. Configure as. In this case, the predetermined game privilege may be won as a small hit that allows the game ball to pass through a specific area provided inside the large winning opening. Further, for example, in a gaming machine in which a small hit may be won by a lottery of a special symbol and the number of times the small hit is won reaches a specific number of times in a time-saving state, a predetermined game privilege is given to the gaming machine. It is also possible to set a large number of times (the above-mentioned specific number of times) to win a small hit before shifting to the non-time saving state.

Further, for example, a predetermined game privilege may be controlled to a time saving state after the big hit game. Further, for example, it may be assumed that a predetermined game privilege is won by a big hit with a large number of time reductions. Further, for example, a predetermined game privilege may be set with a large number of limiters, which is a continuous number of times controlled in a high probability state or a time saving state. Further, for example, the predetermined game privilege may be won as a jackpot in which a jackpot game with a large number of rounds is executed, or a jackpot controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game may be won.

Further, for example, in a normal gaming state, a predetermined gaming privilege is continuously lost in a gaming machine controlled to a time-saving state when the number of consecutive times (so-called “number of consecutive losses”) that does not become a big hit in a special symbol lottery reaches a predetermined number of times. It may be set with a small number of times.

In the above form, if the jackpot is won in the 1st enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production is always executed, and if the jackpot is won in the 2nd enemy character SP reach, the 3rd rush acquisition challenge is executed. If the production is always executed and the jackpot is won in the 3rd enemy character SP reach, the 2nd rush acquisition challenge production is always executed, and if the jackpot is won in the 4th enemy character SP reach, the 1st rush Make sure that the acquisition challenge production is executed. However, if the jackpot is won in the 1st enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production is the easiest to be executed among the 4 enemy character SP reach (the 1st rush acquisition challenge production is the 1st execution). It is difficult to do). Also, if a big hit is won in the 2nd enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production will be the second easiest to be executed among the 4 enemy character SP reach. Also, if a big hit is won in the 3rd enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production is made to be the second most difficult to be executed among the 4 enemy character SP reach. Also, if you win a big hit with the 4th enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production is the most difficult to execute among the 4 enemy character SP reach (the 1st rush acquisition challenge production is executed 1st). Easy).

In the above form, when the fourth rush acquisition challenge production is executed, there is a possibility (reward) that a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variation jackpot 1) is given among the four rush acquisition challenge productions (post-production). Expectation) was set to be the highest, but the prescribed game benefits were not always granted. However, when the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variation jackpot 1) may be always granted. In this case, if the jackpot is won in the 1st enemy character SP reach, the 4th rush acquisition challenge production (second post-production) is always executed, and it seems that the provision of the predetermined game privilege is confirmed. You can do it.

In the above form, when the first rush acquisition challenge production is executed, there is a possibility (reward) that a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variation jackpot 1) is given among the four rush acquisition challenge productions (post-production). Expectation) was set to be the lowest, but certain game benefits may be granted. However, when the first rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, the predetermined game privilege (10R probability variation jackpot 1) may not always be granted. In this case, if the jackpot is won in the 4th enemy character SP reach, the 1st rush acquisition challenge production (1st post-production) is always executed, and even if the predetermined game privilege is not always given. good.

In the above form, when the 4th enemy character SP reach (second pre-production) is executed, it is set so that the highest expectation of winning is the highest among the 4 enemy character SP reach, but it is lost. I made it possible. However, when the fourth enemy character SP reach (second pre-production) is executed, the production may be such that the winning of the jackpot is confirmed.

In the above form, the enemy character SP reach (previous production) has four types of enemy character SP reach, as shown in FIG. 34. However, the types of enemy character SP reach (pre-production) are not limited to four types, and can be appropriately changed as long as they are at least two types. The pre-production is not limited to the reach production such as SP reach, and may be a pre-reach production before reaching reach.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, there are four types of rush acquisition challenge productions (post-production). However, the types of rush acquisition challenge effects (post-effects) are not limited to four types, and can be appropriately changed as long as they are at least two types. Note that the post-effect is not limited to the jackpot effect executed during the execution of the jackpot game as in the rush acquisition challenge effect, but may be executed as a variable effect before the jackpot game is started. ..

In the above modification, the 4th enemy character SP reach is the easiest to execute among the 4 enemy character SP reach (the 1st enemy character SP reach is the 1st execution) when it is developed by the 1st development fanning effect. It's hard to do). Also, when developing with the 2nd development fanning effect, the 4th enemy character SP reach is made the second easiest to execute among the 4 enemy character SP reach. Also, when developing with the 3rd development fanning effect, the 4th enemy character SP reach is made the second most difficult to execute among the 4 enemy character SP reach. Also, if it develops with the 4th development fanning effect, it seems that the 4th enemy character SP reach is the most difficult to execute among the 4 enemy character SP reach (the 1st enemy character SP reach is the easiest to execute). I made it. However, if it develops with the 1st development fanning effect, the 4th enemy character SP reach is always executed, and if it develops with the 2nd development fanning effect, the 3rd enemy character SP reach is always executed, and the 3rd If it develops with the development fanning effect, the second enemy character SP reach may be executed without fail, and if it develops with the fourth development fanning effect, the first enemy character SP reach may be executed without fail.

In the above modification, when the 4th enemy character SP reach is executed, the winning expectation is set to be the highest among the 4 enemy character SP reach (post-production), but there is also a case of loss. I made it possible. However, when the 4th enemy character SP reach is executed, it is possible to make sure that the jackpot is won. In this case, if the character is developed by the first development fanning effect, the fourth enemy character SP reach (second post-effect) may be executed without fail so that the winning of the jackpot is confirmed.

In the above embodiment, by using the variable effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. 36, the higher the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the more difficult it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1, and in the enemy character SP reach. The lower the expectation of winning, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1. However, the method of setting so that the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach is, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 1, is not limited to the above method, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, when a variation pattern other than the fluctuation patterns P2 and P12 indicating the weak SP reach B is selected, the enemy character SP reach may be executed. The enemy character SP reach (pre-effect) may be executed in a game state other than the normal game state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the rush acquisition challenge effect (post-effect) is executed according to the type of the variation pattern (variation pattern P2, P12). However, the method for executing the rush acquisition challenge effect is not limited to the above method, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the rush acquisition challenge effect may be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 by drawing a lottery for the type of the jackpot effect.

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

Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that won the second big winning opening. It is a gaming machine equipped with a second large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but one random number. And based on the random number, it may be decided whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

Further, the type of the slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win small roles, it is in the state of ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control conditions for the special game state are a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus and regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus and regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. be.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-effect (enemy character SP reach) showing the first advantageous mode (victory image WI) which is a favorable result for the player or the first disadvantageous mode (defeat image LO) which is a disadvantageous result for the player. And
It is possible to execute a post-effect (rush acquisition challenge effect) showing a second advantageous mode (success image SU) which is a favorable result for the player or a second disadvantageous mode (failure image FA) which is a disadvantageous result for the player. And
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is executed, while when the first disadvantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is not executed.
As the pre-effect, there is a high possibility (winning expectation) that the first pre-effect (first enemy character SP reach) is executed and the first advantageous mode is shown more than the first pre-effect. There are cases where the pre-production of 2 (4th enemy character SP reach) is executed, and there are cases.
When the first post-effect is executed as the post-effect (first rush acquisition challenge effect), there is a high possibility (reward expectation) that the second advantageous mode is shown as compared with the first post-effect. There are cases where the post-production of 2 (4th rush acquisition challenge production) is executed.
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the first pre-effect, it is easier to execute the second post-effect than when the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first pre-effect is executed as the first pre-effect, the player thinks that it is less likely that the first advantageous mode is shown than the second pre-effect. Therefore, the motivation to play is reduced. However, if the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, it is more likely that the second advantageous mode is shown than in the case where the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. The second post-production is easy to execute. Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect can increase the motivation to play by making the player greatly expect the execution of the second post-effect thereafter.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect control means is
When the first advantageous mode (victory image WI) is shown in the first pre-effect (first enemy character SP reach), the first post-effect (first rush acquisition challenge effect) is not executed. On the other hand, it is a gaming machine characterized by executing the second post-effect (fourth rush acquisition challenge effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, the second post-effect, which is likely to show the second advantageous mode, is surely performed as the post-effect. Will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's motivation to play by increasing the expectation that the first advantageous mode is shown to the player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine described in means 2,
The effect control means is
When the first advantageous mode (victory image WI) is shown in the second pre-effect (fourth enemy character SP reach), the second post-effect (fourth rush acquisition challenge effect) is not executed. On the other hand, it is a gaming machine characterized by executing the first post-effect (first rush acquisition challenge effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second pre-effect is executed, the second post-effect is not executed even if the first advantageous mode is shown. In other words, the second post-effect is executed only when the first pre-effect is executed. Therefore, the player who grasps the execution of the first pre-effect can be expected to execute the second post-effect, which is not executed in the second pre-effect, and can increase the motivation for the game. It is possible.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
It is equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game when it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process.
The first advantageous aspect (winning image WI) is an aspect suggesting that the hit determination process has determined a hit (see FIG. 35 (B-1)).
The first disadvantageous aspect (defeat image LO) is an aspect that suggests that the hit determination process has determined a loss (see FIG. 35 (B-2)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first pre-effect is executed, the player is discouraged because he / she thinks that the special game is less likely to be executed than the second pre-effect. However, if the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, the second advantageous mode is as a subsequent second effect than in the case where the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. The second post-effect, which is likely to be shown, is likely to be performed. Therefore, even a player who feels that it is unlikely that the special game will be executed by the first pre-effect can maintain the game motivation until the result is finally shown.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The second advantageous aspect (success image SU) is an aspect suggesting that it is possible to give a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variation jackpot 1) to the player (see FIG. 35 (B-1)). ,
The second disadvantageous aspect (failure image FA) is an aspect suggesting that it is impossible to give the player the predetermined gaming privilege (see FIG. 35 (B-2)). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the first pre-effect is executed, if the first advantageous mode is shown, it will be after that than when the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. It is easy to execute the second post-production in which a predetermined game privilege is easily given to the player. Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect can be greatly expected to acquire a predetermined game privilege ahead of the player, and can increase the motivation to play.

By the way, there is a possibility that a relatively disadvantageous aspect is shown instead of an effect (for example, strong SP reach) in which a relatively advantageous aspect is likely to be shown as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-08457. When a high performance (for example, weak SP reach) is executed, the player is discouraged and greatly reduces the motivation to play. Therefore, there is room for improvement so that the player's willingness to play can be increased even when the effect that is likely to show a relatively disadvantageous aspect is executed. Therefore, in the inventions according to the above-mentioned means 1 to 5, the effect control means executes the post-effect when the first advantageous aspect is suggested in the pre-effect, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-598457. On the other hand, when the first disadvantageous aspect is suggested in the pre-effect, the first pre-effect is executed as the pre-effect without executing the post-effect, and the first advantageous mode is more than the first pre-effect. There are cases where a second pre-effect that is likely to be shown is executed, and as post-effects, there is a case where a first post-effect is executed and a second advantageous mode can be shown over the first post-effect. There is a case where the second post-effect with high character is executed, and when the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, the case where the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect is higher than the case where the first advantageous mode is shown. However, it differs in that it is easy to execute the second post-production. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of increasing the motivation for playing (playing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display screen 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production,
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-effect showing a first advantageous mode, which is a favorable result for the player, or a first disadvantageous mode, which is a disadvantageous result for the player.
It is possible to execute a post-production showing a second advantageous mode, which is a favorable result for the player, or a second disadvantageous mode, which is a disadvantageous result for the player.
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is executed, while when the first disadvantageous aspect is shown in the pre-effect, the post-effect is not executed.
As the pre-effect, there are a case where the first pre-effect is executed and a case where the second pre-effect is executed, which is more likely to show the first advantageous aspect than the first pre-effect.
As the post-effect, there are a case where the first post-effect is executed and a case where the second post-effect is executed, which is more likely to show the second advantageous aspect than the first post-effect.
When the first advantageous aspect is shown in the first pre-effect, it is easier to execute the second post-effect than when the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-effect. A gaming machine featuring. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first advantageous aspect is shown in the first pre-effect, the first post-effect is not executed, while the second post-effect is executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The effect control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first advantageous aspect is shown in the second pre-effect, the second post-effect is not executed, while the first post-effect is executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
It is equipped with a game control means that can execute a special game if it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process.
The first advantageous aspect is an aspect suggesting that the hit determination process has determined a hit.
The first disadvantageous aspect is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an aspect suggesting that a loss has been determined in the hit determination process. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The second advantageous aspect is an aspect suggesting that it is possible to give a predetermined game privilege to the player.
The second disadvantageous aspect is a gaming machine that suggests that it is impossible to give the player the predetermined gaming privilege.

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