JP2022056815A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to increasing the interest of a game through a performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a particular performance in which a pre-stage performance is followed by a post-stage performance during the execution of a special game (big winning game). The post-stage performance includes a first post-stage performance (final round post-stage performance in a first mode) and a second post-stage performance (final round post-stage performance in a second mode). During the execution of the special game, when the particular performance in which the pre-stage performance is followed by the first post-stage performance is performed, a first game state (low probability high base game state) may be set after the execution of the special game. On the other hand, during the execution of the special game, when the particular performance in which the pre-stage performance is followed by the second post-stage performance is performed, the second game state (high probability high base game state) is set after the execution of the special game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of displaying three production symbols with three sets of one type of numbers (“doublet”) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot has been known (for example, Patent Document 1). Gaming machine). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the three effect symbols are stopped with one kind of odd doublet, the gaming state after the big hit game (special game) is a high probability high base gaming state (second). (Game state) is set, and in the case of stop display with one kind of even number of doublets, the game state after the big hit game is set to the low probability high base game state (first game state). That is, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with odd-numbered doublets, the game state after the big hit game is relatively advantageous to the player than when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with even-numbered doublets. Is set.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-081028

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the gaming state set after the special game can be grasped from the stop mode of the effect symbol before the execution of the special game. Therefore, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with an even number of doublets before the special game, the player tends to proceed with the game with disappointment during the special game, as compared with the case where the effect is stopped and displayed with an odd number of doublets. .. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the effects that can be performed during the special game.

The gaming machines disclosed in this specification are
A special game execution means that can execute a special game that is advantageous to the player,
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state.
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, it is possible to execute a special effect in which the second stage effect is followed by the first stage effect.
The latter-stage effect includes a first-stage effect and a second-stage effect different from the first-stage effect.
During the execution of the special game, if the first-stage effect is followed by the first-stage effect during the execution of the special game, the first game state may be set after the special game is executed.
During the execution of the special game, when the special effect in which the second second stage effect is followed by the first stage effect is performed, the second game state is set after the execution of the special game.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big hit game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SPSP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a block diagram of the part related to the control of a gaming machine. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of the look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal round effect of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final round production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the time saving mode OP effect of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the high accuracy mode OP effect of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the various effects (normal round effect, final round effect, and time saving mode OP effect) performed over the execution of the jackpot game Xα of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of various effects (normal round effect, final round effect, and high accuracy mode OP effect) performed over the execution of the jackpot game Wα of the first embodiment.

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

<Basic embodiment>
Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the acquired random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not to play a jackpot game, and if a jackpot game is played, a jackpot win is made, and if a small hit game is played, a small hit win is made, and either a big hit game or a small hit game is performed. If it is not done, it will be lost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is a winning prize, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is a loss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The effect mode is a division (or a higher-level conceptual attribute) of the effect. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect modes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes, a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode, are set, but the types of the effect modes are appropriately set. May be changed or added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A hold icon display area 50d is installed at the lower part of the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hold icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2. In the hold icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is displayed. It may be done. Further, the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed.

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

8-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a look-ahead winning, "SHP001" is referred to as a "big hit look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP002" is selected when the pre-reading determination result is not pre-reading, and the variation pattern pre-determination result is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is used. It is called "reach loss look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP003" is selected when the pre-reading determination result is not pre-reading, and the variation pattern pre-determination result is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is used. It is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9-3-7. Auxiliary game commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in relation to the operation of an auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by the start of the auxiliary game.

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

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

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

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

1. 1. Gaming State First, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter, also simply referred to as an embodiment) will be described. The jackpot game state of the present embodiment is a gaming state set during execution of the jackpot game as described above. In this embodiment, the first big winning opening 14 is installed on the right side of the game area 6. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the jackpot gaming state (that is, when the jackpot game is being executed), the player playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 faces the right part of the gaming area 6. It is easier to get a prize ball more efficiently if you hit the game ball "right-handed".

Further, the high-probability high-base gaming state of the present embodiment is a gaming state that can be set after the jackpot gaming state as described above, and is higher than the low-probability low-base gaming state (for example, the low-probability low-base gaming state). 2 It is a game state in which a game ball is easily won in the starting port 12. In the present embodiment, the gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6, and the second starting port 12 has a configuration in which a game ball flowing down the right part of the game area 6 can easily enter. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high-probability high-base gaming state, the player playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs "right-handed" to hit the gaming ball toward the right part of the gaming area 6. It is easier to enjoy the benefits of a high-probability, high-base gaming state (easy to win a prize in the second starting port 12).

Further, the low-probability high-base gaming state of the present embodiment is also a gaming state that can be taken after the jackpot gaming state as in the high-probability high-base gaming state, and the second starting port 12 is higher than the low-probability high-base gaming state. It is a game state in which a game ball is easy to win. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the low-probability high-base gaming state, the player playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs "right-handed" to hit the gaming ball toward the right part of the gaming area 6. It is easier to enjoy the benefits of a low-probability, high-base gaming state (easy to win a prize in the second starting port 12).

2. 2. Big hit game Next, the big hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be further described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can play two types of jackpot games including "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Xα" shown in FIG. 3 (B). The "big hit game Wα" is a big hit game in which the subsequent game state is set to the "high probability high base game state", and continues until the 10th round game (α = 10) is completed. In addition, the first big winning opening 14 is opened once in one round game. On the other hand, the "big hit game Xα" is a big hit game in which the subsequent game state is set to the "low probability high base game state", and continues until the 10 round games are completed. In addition, the first big winning opening 14 is opened once in one round game.

In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the type of the jackpot game to be executed is "big hit game Xα", the special figure showing the result of the jackpot determination (first special figure, first). "Big hit Xα symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of 2 special figure). On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" and the type of the big hit game to be executed is "big hit game Wα", the "big hit Wα symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure indicating it. .. That is, the type of the jackpot game performed in association with the jackpot determination and the stop symbol of the special figure correspond to each other. Therefore, the player can recognize the type of the jackpot game executed in association with the "big hit" by confirming the stop symbol displayed on the display device 8 described above.

On the other hand, the type of the jackpot game performed in association with the jackpot determination and the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 displayed on the display unit 50a due to the change of the special figure do not partially correspond.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the type of the jackpot game to be executed is "big hit game Xα", the special figure showing the result of the jackpot determination (first special figure, second). The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 displayed on the display unit 50a are stopped and displayed with even numbers (“2”, “4”, “6”, or “8”) as the special figure) changes. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" and the type of the big hit game to be executed is "big hit game Wα", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 displayed according to the change of the special figure indicating it are displayed. In addition to odd numbers ("1", "3", "5" or "7"), even numbers may be stopped and displayed.

From the above, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with odd-numbered doublets, the player can be confident that the subsequent jackpot game will be performed as a jackpot game, and the subsequent game state is relatively advantageous. You can proceed with the game while looking forward to the high probability and high base game state. On the other hand, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped with even-numbered doublets, the player can win the jackpot game in a jackpot game (“big hit game Xα”) in which the subsequent game state is relatively disadvantageous. Since it is not possible to dispel a certain possibility, it is easy to be disappointed that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with even-numbered doublets.

3. 3. Production Next, the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20. The effects of this embodiment include the "normal round effect" shown in FIG. 17, the "final round effect" shown in FIG. 18, the "time saving mode OP effect" shown in FIG. 19, and the "high accuracy mode" shown in FIG. There is "OP production". The normal round effect, the final round pre-stage effect, and the final round post-stage effect are effects performed when the jackpot game is being executed (when the game state is set to the "big hit game state"). In addition, the time-saving mode OP effect is an effect performed when the game state is set to the "low probability high base game state", and the high probability mode OP effect is the effect performed when the game state is set to the "high probability high base game state". It is a production performed when it is set to.

As shown in FIG. 17, the normal round effect is an image effect using an egg-shaped character image G120 shown in the center of the display unit 50a in addition to the above-mentioned right-handed image G108 and round image G109. This normal round effect is such that the egg shown by the character image G120 is broken and a chick appears from inside.

The normal round effect consists of two partial effects (the first stage effect of the normal round and the second stage effect of the normal round). After the execution of the first stage effect of the tsusho round, the second stage effect of the normal round is continued.

The normal round pre-stage effect is the image effect shown in FIG. 17 (A). That is, the egg shown by the character image G120 has a crack extending in the left-right direction, and the crack is divided into a lower shell image G121 that imitates the lower eggshell and an upper shell image G122 that imitates the upper eggshell. There is. Further, the effect in the latter stage of the normal round is the image effect shown in FIG. 17 (B). That is, the upper shell image G122 disappears above the display unit 50a, and the character image G123 imitating a chick appears from the upper end of the lower shell image G121. Thus, the normal round effect is such that the egg on the display unit 50a is broken and a chick is born from the egg.

The normal round effect of the present embodiment is executed in 9 round games from "Round 1 (1st round)" to "Round 9 (9th round)" out of 10 round games. At the same time as the execution of those round games is started, the execution of the normal round effect is started. Then, the execution of the normal round effect ends at the same time as the execution of those round games ends.

In the present embodiment, since the normal round effect is repeated nine times in one big hit game, it is possible to impress the player that the normal round effect is the effect of the normal round game. There is. Furthermore, it is possible to fix the production content of the normal round effect in the player's memory.

As shown in FIG. 18, the final round effect is an image effect using the character image G120 as in the above-mentioned normal round effect, in addition to the right-handed image G108 and the round image G109. However, in this final round effect, there are cases where the egg shown by the character image G120 is broken and a chick appears from inside, and there are cases where a character string appears instead of the chick. That is, the final round effect may be the same as the normal round effect in the front stage and the rear stage, or may be the same as the normal round effect in the front stage but different in the rear stage.

The final round effect of this embodiment consists of two partial effects (a final round pre-stage effect and a final round post-stage effect). The final round pre-effect is a partial effect that forms the pre-stage of the final round effect, and as shown in FIG. 18A, the egg shown by the character image G120 has a crack extending in the left-right direction, and the lower shell image G121 and the upper shell image. The production content is divided into G122. That is, this final round pre-stage effect has the same effect content as the normal round pre-stage effect of the normal round effect.

While the first stage effect of the final round has one type, there are two types (first aspect and second aspect) of the second stage effect of the final round. The final round post-stage effect in the first aspect is an effect in which the upper shell image G122 disappears above the display unit 50a and the above-mentioned character image G123 appears from the upper end of the lower shell image G121 as shown in FIG. 18B. Is. That is, the final round post-stage effect in this first aspect has the same effect content as the normal round post-stage effect of the normal round effect.

On the other hand, in the second stage effect of the final round in the second aspect, as shown in FIG. 18C, the upper shell image G122 disappears and the character string image indicating the character string “RUSH rush!” Is shown from the upper end of the lower shell image G121. This is a production in which G124 appears. The “RUSH” of the character string image G124 is a part of the character string used for the high-accuracy mode OP effect described later. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the high accuracy mode is set instead of the time saving mode after the jackpot game.

This final round effect is executed only in the "final round (10th round)" of the 10 round games. As with the normal round effect, the execution of the final round effect starts when the execution of the round game of the "final round" starts, and the execution of the final round effect ends when the execution of the round game ends.

The time saving mode OP effect is an effect performed when the game state is set to the "low probability high base game state". That is, it is an opening effect executed when the game state is set to the low probability high base game state after the "big hit game Xα" is performed as the big hit game. The time saving mode OP effect is an image effect using the character string image G126 indicating the character string "starting the time saving mode!" In addition to the above-mentioned right-handed image G108. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the low-probability and high-base gaming state has been set.

Further, the high-probability mode OP effect is an effect performed when the game state is set to the "high-probability high-base game state". That is, it is an opening effect executed when the game state is set to the high probability high base game state after the "big hit game Wα" is performed as the big hit game. This high-accuracy mode OP effect is an image effect using the character string image G127 indicating the character string "RUSH mode start!" In addition to the right-handed image G108. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the high-probability high-base gaming state has been set.

Next, the flow of each of the above-mentioned effects (normal round effect, final round effect, and final round post-stage effect) in each jackpot game will be described. FIG. 21 shows a timing chart relating to the jackpot game Xα and the subsequent low-probability high-base gaming state, and FIG. 22 shows a timing chart relating to the jackpot game Wα and the high-probability high-base gaming state.

Specifically, for example, while setting a low-probability high-base gaming state, special figure 1 is stopped and displayed as a "big hit Xα symbol", and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are even-numbered doublets, for example, "4" doublets. The case where the stop display is displayed will be described with reference to FIG. After the stop display of the special figure 1, the gaming state shifts from the low-probability low-base gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the execution of the jackpot game is started. The time at this time is set to time t0.

As described above, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed with doublets of "4", the special figure 1 which is stopped and displayed is displayed from the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. It is difficult for the player to know whether it is a "big hit Xα symbol" or a "big hit Wα symbol".

The opening game (OP) is performed until time t1 as the execution start of the jackpot game. Along with the execution of this opening game, the above-mentioned opening effect (not shown) is performed. At the time t1, the execution of the round game of "Round 1 (1st round)" is started. Then, along with the round game of "Round 1", the execution of the above-mentioned normal round effect is also started.

During the first execution period (specifically, 3 seconds) from the time t1 to the time t2, the normal round pre-stage effect of the normal round effect shown in FIG. 17 (A) described above is executed. Then, from time t2, the subsequent stage effect of the normal round effect shown in FIG. 17B is executed. This second stage effect of the normal round continues to be executed until the time t3 when the execution of the round game of "Round 1" ends.

After the execution of the round game of "Round 1", the period from time t3 to time t4 (specifically, 2 seconds) and the interval between rounds ("Round IT") are set. During this time, the first opening / closing door 14k of the first special winning opening 14 is closed, and the first special winning opening 14 is closed (that is, it becomes a "closed state").

At the time t4, the execution of the round game of "Round 2 (second round)" is started. Then, along with the round game of "Round 2", the execution of the above-mentioned normal round effect is restarted. As this normal round effect, as in the above-mentioned normal round effect associated with the round game of "Round 1", the normal round pre-stage effect shown in FIG. From the time t5 after the lapse of one execution period, the second stage effect of the normal round shown in FIG. 17B is executed. Then, the execution of the latter stage effect of the normal round continues until the time t6 when the execution of the round game of "Round 2" ends.

Similarly, the round games from "Round 3 (third round)" to "Round 9 (9th round)" are performed respectively, and the normal round effect is repeatedly performed along with each of these round games.

At time t8, the execution of the round game of "round 9" is completed, and the round IT is set during the period from that time t8 to time t9. Then, the execution of the round game of the "final round (10th round)" is started at the time t9, and the execution of the first stage effect of the final round is started along with the round game. As the first stage effect of the final round, the image effect shown in FIG. 18A is performed during the second execution period (specifically, 3 seconds) from the time t9 to the time t10.

After the second execution period has elapsed, the final round effect of the final round effect is subsequently executed. When the latter stage effect of the final round is performed in the first aspect, the image effect using the lower shell image G121 and the character image G123 shown in FIG. 18B is started at time t10. The latter stage effect of this final round continues to be executed until the time t11 when the execution of the round game of the "final round" ends.

When the final round effect of the final round effect is performed in the first aspect, the final round effect is performed with the same contents as the normal round effect. Since the player repeatedly watches the normal round effect multiple times (9 times) before the final round effect, the final round pre-stage effect and the final round post-stage effect in the first aspect are used as the final round game effect. When done, the player does not feel much discomfort. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the running jackpot game to the end.

On the other hand, when the latter stage effect of the final round is performed in the second aspect, the image effect using the lower shell image G121 shown in FIG. 18B and the character string image G124 showing the character string "RUSH rush!" It starts at time t10. The latter stage effect of the final round in the second aspect continues to be executed until time t11 as in the first aspect.

When the final round effect of the final round effect is performed in the second aspect, the final round effect is different from the normal round effect. Since the player repeatedly watches the normal round effect a plurality of times before the final round effect, it is easy to assume that the character image G123 will appear. Therefore, when the final round effect including the final round effect in the second aspect is executed, it is possible to give such a player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the latter stage effect of the final round in the second aspect, and further to the start of the high-probability high-base game state after the big hit game being executed.

After the execution of the round game of the "final round" is completed at the time t11, the ending (ED) is performed in the period from the time t11 to the time t12 (specifically, 2 seconds). Then, along with the execution of the ending, the above-mentioned ending effect (not shown) is performed.

Execution of the jackpot game ends at time t12, and the setting of the game state shifts. When the execution of the jackpot game Xα shown in FIG. 21 is completed, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the low-probability high-base gaming state. Then, with the start of setting the low-probability high-base gaming state, the execution of the time-saving mode OP effect shown in FIG. 19 is started. By executing the time-saving mode OP effect, the player can grasp that the game has shifted to the low-probability and high-base game state.

On the other hand, when the execution of the jackpot game Wα shown in FIG. 22 is completed, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the high-probability high-base gaming state. Then, with the start of setting the high-probability high-base gaming state, the execution of the high-probability mode OP effect shown in FIG. 20 is started. By executing this high-probability mode OP effect, the player can grasp that the game has shifted to the high-probability high-base game state.

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

(1) If the final round effect of the final round effect is performed in the second aspect instead of the first aspect during the execution of the final round effect of the jackpot game, a more advantageous game is performed after the execution of the jackpot game. It is possible to notify the player that the game state is set to the high-probability high-base game state, which is the state. Therefore, it is possible to raise the mood of the player.

(2) Further, when the latter stage effect of the final round is executed in the second aspect, the character string "RUSH mode start!" Is indicated by the high probability mode OP effect performed at the start of setting the high probability high base game state. It is possible to remind a player who already knows that the character string image G127 is displayed on the display unit 50a to be set to a high-probability high-base gaming state thereafter. That is, it is possible for such a player to easily notice that the high-probability high-base gaming state is set after this.

(3) Further, since the content of the normal round effect is the same as that of the final round effect including the final round effect in the first aspect, if the final round effect is performed after the normal round effect, the final round effect is performed. It is possible to entertain the running jackpot game to the end without giving the player a sense of discomfort. On the other hand, when the final round effect including the final round effect in the second aspect is performed after the normal round effect, the player feels uncomfortable, so that the final round effect and the subsequent high are performed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the start of the high-probability-based gaming state.

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

In the first embodiment, the display unit 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is referred to as the "display unit" according to the present invention. However, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or an LED lamp may be used as the "display unit".

Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game Wα and the jackpot game Xα are referred to as “special games” according to the present invention. However, for example, a jackpot game other than the above may be referred to as a "special game". Further, one of the jackpot game Wα and the jackpot game Xα and one or more jackpot games other than the jackpot game Wα and the jackpot game Xα may be referred to as a “special game”. Further, in a gaming machine capable of performing a small hit game, the small hit game may be referred to as a "special game".

Further, in the first embodiment, the low-probability high-base gaming state is defined as the "first gaming state" according to the present invention, and the high-probability high-base gaming state is defined as the "second gaming state" according to the present invention. However, it suffices if the second gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Therefore, for example, when the low-probability low-base gaming state different from the low-probability high-base gaming state is set as the "first gaming state", the gaming state (low probability) that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base gaming state. A high-base gaming state, a high-probability low-base gaming state, a high-probability high-base gaming state, etc.) may be referred to as a "second gaming state". Further, for example, when the high-probability low-base gaming state is set to the "first gaming state", the high-probability high-base gaming state may be set to the "second gaming state".

Further, in the first embodiment, the final round effect including the final round pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect) and the final round post-stage effect (post-stage effect) is referred to as the "special effect" according to the present invention. However, in addition to the first-stage effect and the second-stage effect, an effect including other partial effects may be used as a special effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the final round pre-stage effect, which is an image effect, is referred to as the "pre-stage effect" according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the image effect, and for example, a movable body effect using a movable body, a sound effect using a speaker, a light emission effect using a light emitting device, and the like may be referred to as a “pre-stage effect”. Similarly, the final round post-stage effect, which is an image effect, is referred to as the "post-stage effect" according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the image effect, and for example, a movable body effect using a movable body, a sound effect using a speaker, a light emission effect using a light emitting device, and the like may be referred to as a “post-stage effect”.

Further, in the first embodiment, the final round pre-stage effect of the effect content shown in FIG. 18A is referred to as the “pre-stage effect” according to the present invention. However, it is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG. 18 (A). Specifically, instead of the effect content shown in FIG. 18 (A), for example, the effect content in which the ball of "launch fireworks" rises can be mentioned. Further, the final round post-stage effect in the first aspect, which is the effect content shown in FIG. 18B, is referred to as the "first post-stage effect" according to the present invention. However, it is not limited to the image effect shown in FIG. 18 (B). For example, instead of the effect content shown in FIG. 18 (B), the effect content in which the “circular” fireworks spread may be the “first post-stage effect (post-stage effect)”. Further, the final round post-stage effect in the second aspect, which is the effect content shown in FIG. 18C, is referred to as "second post-stage effect (post-stage effect)" according to the present invention. However, it is not limited to the image effect shown in FIG. 18C. For example, instead of the effect content shown in FIG. 18C, the effect content may be a "second second stage effect" in which fireworks having a different form from the "circular shape" spread.

Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types (first aspect and second aspect) of the final round effect. That is, the "second stage effect" has two configurations, "first stage effect" and "second stage effect". However, there may be a configuration in which there are three or more types of "post-stage production".

Further, in the first embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot game (special game), the final round effect (special) is followed by the final round post-stage effect (first post-stage effect) in the first aspect after the final round pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect). When the production) is performed, the low probability and high base game state (first game state) is set after the special game is executed. However, during the execution of the special game, if the first stage effect is followed by the first stage effect during the execution of the special game, the first game state is set after the special game is executed, and the second game state is changed. It may be configured with some settings. In the case of such a configuration, for example, there is a configuration in which a suggestion effect suggesting that the second game state is set is executed after the special effect including the first subsequent stage effect is performed during the execution of the special game. With such a suggestion effect, it is possible to surprise the player who has given up when the second gaming state is set.

Further, in the first embodiment, a part of the character string image G127 indicating the character string "RUSH mode start!" In the high probability mode OP effect executed at the start of setting the high probability high base game state (second game state). The effect using the image imitating the characters of is referred to as the final round post-stage effect (second post-stage effect) in the second aspect. However, it may be a second subsequent stage effect using an image that imitates all the characters of the character string image displayed at the start of setting the second game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the high-accuracy mode OP effect is performed by using the character string image G127 indicating the character string “RUSH mode start!”. However, an image showing a character string (or character) other than "Start RUSH mode!" May be used. Alternatively, images other than character strings, such as organisms such as humans, animals, plants, and insects, images of shaped objects, structures, figures, and landscape images (landscape images and background images) may be used. Further, for example, a composite image composed of a plurality of images may be used. When such an image is used at the start of setting the second gaming state, it may be a second subsequent stage effect using at least a part of the images included in the image.

Further, in the first embodiment, the characters displayed on the display unit 50a at the start of setting the high-probability high-base gaming state (second gaming state) for the final round second-stage effect (second second-stage effect) in the second aspect. The effect was made by using the character string image G124 imitating the characters included in the column image G127 (title image). However, instead of the title image, the second latter stage effect may be performed using an image imitating the characters included in the image displayed on the display unit 50a after a predetermined period has elapsed from the setting (setting start) of the second game state. .. That is, the second subsequent stage effect may be performed using an image imitating the characters included in the image displayed on the display unit 50a during the setting of the second game state or at the end of the setting.

Further, in the first embodiment, the final round effect (special effect) is performed after the normal round effect (normal effect) is performed. However, for example, when the normal effect can be executed a plurality of times, the special effect may be performed while the normal effect is performed twice. Further, for example, a configuration in which a special effect is performed before the normal effect is performed may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal round pre-stage effect of the normal round effect and the final round pre-stage effect of the final round effect are the same effect contents. However, the normal round pre-stage effect of the normal round effect and the final round pre-stage effect of the final round effect may be similar effect contents. Further, the normal round post-stage effect of the normal round effect and the final round post-stage effect in the first aspect of the final round effect are the same effect contents. However, the normal round post-stage effect of the normal round effect and the final round post-stage effect in the first aspect of the final round effect may be similar effect contents.

Further, in the first embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with one "display unit". However, for example, it may be a gaming machine provided with a plurality of display units.

Further, each execution period (first execution period, second execution period) shown in the first embodiment is an example, and may be other periods.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes a big hit game) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and
Set to 1 gaming state from a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state (low probability high base gaming state) and a second gaming state (high probability gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Game state setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes game state setting processing) and
A production execution means (effect control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect is provided.
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, a special effect (the final round post-stage effect shown in FIGS. 18 (B) and 18 (C)) is followed by the pre-stage effect (final round pre-stage effect shown in FIG. 18 (A)). Final round production) is possible,
The latter stage effect includes a first rear stage effect (the final round rear stage effect in the first aspect shown in FIG. 18B) and a second rear stage effect different from the first rear stage effect (shown in FIG. 18C). There is a final round post-stage production in the second aspect),
During the execution of the special game, if the first-stage effect is followed by the first-stage effect during the execution of the special game, the first game state may be set after the special game is executed.
During the execution of the special game, if a special effect is performed in which the second-stage effect is followed by the first-stage effect, the second game state is set after the special game is executed. It is a machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the second second stage effect is performed instead of the first second stage effect during the execution of the special game, the game state is set to a more advantageous gaming state after the execution of this separate game. It is possible to give notice to the player. Therefore, it is possible to raise the mood of the player during the execution of the special game.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
Equipped with a display unit (50a)
The effect executing means is
When the second gaming state is set, the title image (character string image G127 of "RUSH mode start!" Shown in FIG. 20) can be displayed on the display unit.
The second latter stage production is
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is an effect using an image (character string image G124 shown in FIG. 18C) imitating a character (“RUSH”) included in the title image.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second subsequent stage effect is executed, the gaming state is set to be advantageous to the player who already knows the title image displayed at the start of setting the second gaming state. It is possible to remind you of that. That is, it is possible for such a player to easily notice that the gaming state is set to be advantageous after this.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
The effect executing means is
After the same or similar effect as the first stage effect (normal round first stage effect shown in FIG. 17A), the same or similar effect as the first second stage effect (normal round second stage effect shown in FIG. 17B) is performed. It is possible to execute the following normal production (normal round production),
When the special effect is performed during the execution of the special game, the gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is performed after the normal effect is performed during the execution of the special game.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the normal effect and the special effect including the first subsequent stage effect have the same or similar effect contents. Therefore, if the special effect is performed after the normal effect, the player is notified. It is possible to entertain the special game being executed to the end without giving a sense of discomfort. On the other hand, when a special effect including the second second stage effect is performed after the normal effect, the player feels uncomfortable with the second second stage effect, and then the player starts the second game state. It is possible to draw attention to.

50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 100 ... Main control unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board (Production execution means)
G124 ... Character string image G127 ... Character string image (title image)

Claims (3)

A special game execution means that can execute a special game that is advantageous to the player,
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state.
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, it is possible to execute a special effect in which the second stage effect is followed by the first stage effect.
The latter-stage effect includes a first-stage effect and a second-stage effect different from the first-stage effect.
During the execution of the special game, if the first-stage effect is followed by the first-stage effect during the execution of the special game, the first game state may be set after the special game is executed.
During the execution of the special game, if a special effect is performed in which the second-stage effect is followed by the first-stage effect, the second game state is set after the special game is executed. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
Equipped with a display
The effect executing means is
When the second gaming state is set, the title image can be displayed on the display unit.
The second latter stage production is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect using an image imitating a character included in the title image. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a normal effect in which the same or similar effect as the first second stage effect is followed by the same or similar effect as the first stage effect.
When the special effect is performed during the execution of the special game, the gaming machine is characterized in that the special effect is performed after the normal effect is performed during the execution of the special game.

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