JP2022072914A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to enhancement of interest of a game through performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes: special symbol display means 8 capable of stop displaying a special symbol in a prescribed stop mode after variable display; and special game execution means 101 which executes a special game when the special symbol is stop displayed in a special stop mode as a prescribed stop mode. Notice performance notifying that a special game is executed can be executed, and suggestive performance that suggests the special symbol is stop displayed in a special stop mode can be executed during variable display right before the special symbol is stop displayed in the special stop mode. The suggestive performance and the notice performance may be executed during the variable display right before the special symbol is stop displayed in the special stop mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of performing an effect suggesting that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol (for example). Amusement machine of Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-081020

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in addition to the effect suggesting that the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol, after that. There is no production that announces that the jackpot game will be executed.

The gaming machines disclosed herein are
A special symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a special symbol in a predetermined stop mode after variable display,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode as the predetermined stop mode, the special game execution means for executing the special game advantageous to the player and the special game execution means.
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a notice effect for notifying that the special game will be performed.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode.
It is characterized in that the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect may be executed during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the gaming state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the jackpot game. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big hit game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of 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 a 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. (A) is a table showing the special figure-related random numbers of the first embodiment, (B) is a jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. (E) is a fall determination table. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the gaming state of the first embodiment, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the jackpot game. It is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern determination table in the high-base gaming state according to the first embodiment. According to the first embodiment, it is a table showing the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern due to the entry into the second starting port when the number of holdings in the special figure 2 is 2 or more in the high base game state. It is a look-ahead determination table of the first embodiment. It is a symbol determination table of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the fireworks challenge production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the fireworks challenge production of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the fireworks challenge production of a modification example.

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 the player an opportunity to win a prize (a prize ball opportunity). The jackpot game ends when all of the multiple round games are performed.

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

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 the 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). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability low base game state". good.

The "high probability high base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. The predetermined probability 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). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability high base game state". good.

The "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit judgment is the normal probability (for example, 1/300), and the "high probability low base game". 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 a chance 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 that is more advantageous to the player 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 the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming 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 effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes various effect 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 staging mode is a division of staging (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). 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 mode.

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 setting 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 volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as “light amount setting”), 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 staging 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 staging modes, a customer waiting staging mode, a normal staging mode, a probabilistic staging mode, a time saving staging mode, and a jackpot staging mode, are set. May be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special map 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 staging symbol is composed of the left staging symbol EZ1, the middle staging symbol EZ2, and the right staging 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 staging symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. The staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical symbols of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop along with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the mode of the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has 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, when 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 staging 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 staging 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 staging 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). Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is lost in N reach, as shown in FIG. 7B, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the effect symbol EZ1 is in a mode suggesting reach loss (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. The mode suggesting reach loss is a mode in which the left and right staging symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right staging 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 staging 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 the SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), the main character character enters the battle so as to suggest the big hit. In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the staging 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 staging 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% if the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, while if the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% if the jackpot is won, 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 feasible 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 a notice effect at any timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect in which the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable body on the board 55k, the movable frame 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 the figure after the button operation valid period elapses in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period or without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. 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 staging flow composed of "SPSP reach", "THP002" and "THP012" have a variable display time of 100,000 ms for the special figure, and "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "N reach". Corresponding to the staging 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 since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the staging 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 staging 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 staging 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. 15 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 result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"). It is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. The symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table 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 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. The figure shown in FIG. 16 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 special figure commands, the special figure fluctuation pattern command generated by determining the fluctuation 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 connection with the operation of an auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by the start of the 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. Staging control unit The staging control unit 120 includes a staging 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 staging storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM, and stores a table for selecting a preview staging and the like, staging data generated in response to the execution of the staging, and the like.

The various effects are mainly executed based on the effect commands and operation information input by the effect input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects by referring to the table and 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. Special Figure Game First, the special figure game in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter, also simply referred to as an embodiment) will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a prize is generated for the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 of the game ball, the “big hit random number” and “big hit random number” shown in FIG. 17 (A) are generated. Both "type random number" and "reach random number" can be obtained. Further, if a prize is generated in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 when the game state is set to the high probability high base game state, the above-mentioned "big hit random number", "type random number" and In addition to the "reach random number", the "falling random number" shown in FIG. 17 (A) can also be obtained.

The "big hit random number" is a random number for determining whether to display the "big hit symbol" or the "missing symbol" as the stop symbol of the special figure game, and the "type random number" is a special figure. This is a random number for determining which type of jackpot symbol is to be displayed when the "big hit symbol" is displayed as the game stop symbol. Further, the "reach random number" is a random number for determining whether or not to generate a reach as a special figure fluctuation effect accompanying the special figure game when the "missing symbol" is displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure game. The "falling random number" is a random number for determining whether to change the setting of the gaming state from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state from the next special figure change during the setting of the high-probability gaming state.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a jackpot random number by winning a prize at the starting port, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 17 (B). Specifically, when the gaming state being set is a low-probability gaming state (in this embodiment, a low-probability low-base gaming state or a low-probability high-base gaming state), the acquired jackpot random number value (big hit random number value) is If the value is from "0" to "209", it is determined as "big hit" by referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 17 (B), and the acquired jackpot random number value is from "210" to "65535". If it is a value, it is judged as "missing". In the special figure game determined to be "big hit", the big hit symbol ("big hit Wα symbol" or "big hit Xα symbol" described later in this embodiment) is finally stopped and displayed, and the special figure determined to be "missing". In the game, the lost symbol (“missed A symbol” described later in the present embodiment) is finally stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if the game state being set is a high-probability game state (high-probability high-base game state in this embodiment) and the acquired jackpot random number value is a value from "0" to "511", the figure is shown in the figure. With reference to the jackpot determination table shown in 17 (B), it is determined as "big hit", and if the acquired jackpot random number value is a value from "512" to "65535", it is determined as "missing". In the special figure game determined to be "big hit", the big hit symbol ("big hit Wα symbol" in this embodiment) is finally stopped and displayed, and in the special figure game determined to be "missing", the losing symbol is finally lost. (In this embodiment, "missing A symbol") is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the number of jackpot random numbers determined to be "big hits" is larger than that in the low-probability gaming state. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the result of the jackpot determination is more likely to be a "big hit" than in the low-probability gaming state.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a type random number by winning a prize at the starting port, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination table described above is "big hit", the jackpot type shown in FIG. 17 (C). Based on the judgment table, the type judgment for determining the type of "big hit" is performed. Specifically, when the gaming state being set is a low-probability gaming state and the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues to perform type determination after the jackpot determination. If the acquired type random number value (type random number value) is a value from "0" to "49", refer to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 17 (C) and use the "big hit Wα symbol" as the stop symbol. If the acquired reach random number value is a value from "50" to "99", the "big hit Xα symbol" is determined as the stop symbol.

On the other hand, even when the gaming state being set is a high-probability gaming state and the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues to perform type determination after the jackpot determination. However, regardless of the acquired type random value, the "big hit Wα symbol" is determined as the stop symbol by referring to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 17 (C). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the result of the jackpot determination is more likely to be a "big hit" than in the case of the low-probability gaming state. Moreover, when it is determined to be a big hit, the "probability variation symbol" is always displayed as a stop. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, unlike the case of the low-probability gaming state, only the "big hit Wα symbol" is determined as the stop symbol. As will be described later, in this "big hit Wα symbol", a big hit game that becomes a high-probability gaming state is performed after that. Therefore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state continues with the jackpot game associated with the jackpot, which is advantageous for the player. Is.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a reach random number by winning a prize at the starting port, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the above-mentioned jackpot determination table is "missing", the reach determination shown in FIG. 17 (D). Based on the table, the reach is determined as to whether or not the reach is generated in the special figure fluctuation effect accompanying the special figure game. Specifically, regardless of whether the gaming state being set is a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, if the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will perform after the jackpot determination. Continue to make reach judgment. If the acquired reach random number value (reach random number value) is a value from "0" to "5", refer to the reach determination table shown in FIG. If it is determined that there is "reach" and the acquired reach random number value is a value from "6" to "79", the special figure fluctuation effect accompanying the special figure game does not generate reach "no reach". ".

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a fall random number by winning a prize at the starting port, the next special feature is set during the setting of the high-probability gaming state based on the fall determination table shown in FIG. 17 (E). Figure A fall determination is made to determine whether to change the setting of the gaming state from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state based on the fluctuation. Specifically, when the gaming state being set is a high-probability gaming state and the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues to perform the fall determination after the jackpot determination. If the acquired value of the fall random number (fall random number value) is a value from "0" to "126", refer to the fall determination table shown in FIG. 17 (E) and change the game state from the next special figure change. If it is determined that the setting is changed to the low-probability gaming state as "fall winning" and the acquired fall random number value is a value from "127" to "65535", the setting of the gaming state is not changed to the low-probability gaming state. It is judged as "falling non-winning".

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment makes a big hit determination by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the game ball, the first special figure is variably displayed and the winning in the second starting port 12 of the game ball causes the winning. When the jackpot determination is made, the second special figure is variably displayed. Specifically, the variable display of the first special figure is a display in which the two LEDs at the upper left of the display devices 8 shown in FIG. 2 blink, and the variable display of the second special figure is the lower left of the display devices 8. It is a display that the two LEDs of the part blink. Further, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the look-ahead determination described later is performed, and the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination is stored as the special figure 1 hold. Further, even when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the look-ahead determination is performed and the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination is stored as the special figure 2 hold. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to four special figure 1 hold and up to four special figure 2 hold. After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sequentially performs a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 hold is given priority over the special figure 1 hold.

2. 2. Gaming State Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (A). The gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 include the above-mentioned "big hit gaming state", "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high" shown in FIG. 18A, respectively. There are four types of "base game state".

The "low probability high base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state. In the present embodiment, the game state is set from the next game when the result of the fall determination is the fall winning while the "high probability high base game state" is set. Then, this "low probability high base game state" 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, 100 times).

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 a big hit game is performed and that a fall is won by a fall determination.

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 determination is the normal probability (about 1/312 in this embodiment), and is "high". The "high probability base game state" belongs to a high probability state (about 1/128 in this embodiment) in which the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, the "high probability high base game state" is a game state that is 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.

Further, the "low probability low base game state" is a non-time saving state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 12 (specifically, a state in which the second starting port 12 is opened in the first opening time). The "low-probability high-base game state" and the "high-probability high-base game state" are the time-saving states in which the game ball is easily won in the second starting port 12 (specifically, the second opening time is the second open time). 2 It belongs to the state where the starting port 12 is open). Therefore, with respect to the second starting port 12, the "low-probability high-base gaming state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base gaming state".

3. 3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 18B. The jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes two types of jackpot games, "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Xα" shown in FIG. 18B.

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 end of 10 round games. In one round game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened.

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 end of 10 round games. In one round game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened.

"Big hit game Wα" belongs to a so-called probabilistic big hit game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "big hit game Xα" belongs to a so-called normal big hit game in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. Therefore, it can be said that the "big hit game Wα" is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game Xα" in terms of the subsequent jackpot winning probability, and the jackpot game state in which the "big hit game Wα" is performed is the "big hit game". It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the game Xα is performed. Further, the "big hit game Wα" and the "big hit game Xα" belong to the so-called big hit game with electric support, in which the game state is shortened.

4. Auxiliary game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (C) and 18 (B). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform auxiliary games. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot 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, the first opening time (0.1 seconds in the present embodiment). ), While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port is opened only for the second opening time (3 seconds in this embodiment), which is longer than the first opening time. 12 opens.

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 opening of the second starting port 12 continues until a predetermined time (first opening time in the non-time saving state, second opening time in the time saving state) elapses. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the post-opening interval (“IT after opening”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (specifically, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game is completed by the end of the post-opening IT.

5. Fluctuation pattern determination table Next, the variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. In the game storage unit 101c, the variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 19 is stored in place of the one in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment has a 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, and the number of reserved special figures. Select. There are six types of variation patterns in the present embodiment: "THP001", "THP011", "THP021" to "THP022", "THP031", and "THP041". 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 fluctuation patterns "THP031" and "THP041" will be described. Specifically, "THP031" corresponds to the production flow consisting of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "fireworks challenge production (described later)" with the variable display time of the special figure being 80,000 ms. It is attached (see FIG. 18). Further, "THP041" has a variable display time of 80,000 ms and is composed of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "fireworks challenge production" like the above "THP031". It is associated with the staging flow (see FIG. 18). "THP041" is a staging flow corresponding to the loss of "THP031".

In the present embodiment, both "THP031" and "THP041" can be selected while the gaming state is set to the high-base gaming state (low-probability high-base gaming state and high-probability high-base gaming state). Further, it can be selected as a variation pattern in the special figure variation effect executed by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 instead of the first starting port 11. Moreover, it can be selected when the number of reserved special figures 2 immediately before the start of the variable display of the second special figure is "2" or more.

In FIG. 20A, the jackpot determination in the high-base gaming state is “big hit”, and the second start when the number of special figures 2 held immediately before the start of the variable display of the second special figure is “2” or more. The distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern in the case of entering the ball into the mouth 12 is shown. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the above-mentioned "THP001" with a distribution rate (probability) of 80% and the above-mentioned "THP031" with a distribution rate (probability) of 20% as the fluctuation pattern in this case. On the other hand, FIG. 20B shows the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern under the same conditions except that the reach determination is “with reach”. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the above-mentioned "THP011" with a distribution rate (probability) of 90% and the above-mentioned "THP041" with a distribution rate (probability) of 10% as the fluctuation pattern in this case.

6. Look-ahead determination table Next, the look-ahead determination table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The look-ahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 21 is stored in the game storage unit 101c instead of the one shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of look-ahead pattern based on the game state, the type of start opening, and the result of the look-ahead determination. There are three types of look-ahead patterns of this embodiment, "SHP001", "SHP002", and "SHP003". "SHP001" is a look-ahead pattern selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a look-ahead winning, and is also referred to as a "big hit look-ahead pattern". "SHP002" is a look-ahead pattern selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead and the result of the change pattern pre-determination is a change pattern with a reach, and is also referred to as a "reach loss look-ahead pattern". On the other hand, "SHP003" is a look-ahead pattern selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead and the result of the change pattern pre-determination is a change pattern without reach, and is also referred to as a "normal loss look-ahead pattern". After selecting the look-ahead pattern, the game control microcomputer 101 generates a winning command (first start port command, second start port command) including information about the selected look-ahead pattern, and directs the game via the game output unit 101b. Output to the control unit 120.

7. Symbol determination table Next, the symbol determination table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22. In the game storage unit 101c, the symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 22 is stored instead of the one shown in FIG.

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 and the result of the jackpot determination. There are three types of stop symbols of the present embodiment: "big hit Wα symbol", "big hit Xα symbol", and "missing A symbol". As shown in FIG. 22, the “big hit Wα symbol” is associated with the “big hit game Wα”, and the “big hit Xα symbol” is associated with the “big hit game Xα”. Further, the "missing A symbol" is associated with a mere loss. 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 "big hit Wα symbol" is a stop symbol selected when a jackpot game that becomes a high-probability state is performed thereafter, and is also called a "probability variation symbol". On the other hand, the "big hit Xα symbol" is a stop symbol selected when a jackpot game that becomes a normal probability state is performed after that, and is also called a "normal symbol". Further, the "missing A symbol" is a stop symbol selected in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, and is also referred to as a "normal lost symbol".

8. Direction Next, among the effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the “fireworks challenge effect” will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. This fireworks challenge effect can be executed during the execution of the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display of the second special figure in the time saving state (high base game state). The fireworks challenge effect of the present embodiment is an effect suggesting that the above-mentioned "big hit Wα symbol" may be stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner. Furthermore, if it is suggested that the "big hit Wα symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the second special figure, the special figure 2 is held at that time, and the "big hit Wα symbol" is used as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. It is also possible to suggest that there is something to be stopped and displayed, that is, the result of the jackpot determination becomes a jackpot shortly after the execution of the jackpot game Wα.

In the fireworks challenge production, first, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the character image G120 is shown at the lower right of the display unit 50a, and the character string "If the fireworks open safely ?!" is shown at the left of the character image G120. The dialogue image G121 and the title image G122 showing the character string "fireworks challenge" are displayed. The image effect of displaying the character image G120, the dialogue image G121, and the title image G122 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "title effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. The title image G122 displayed in this title effect makes it possible to notify the player that the execution of the fireworks challenge effect has started. In addition, the dialogue image G121 displayed in the title production can notify the player that if the fireworks open after that, an advantage will occur for the player, and the player can pay attention to the development of the fireworks challenge production after that. It is possible. The title production is continuously performed during the first execution period (2 seconds in this embodiment).

After the first execution period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23B, the display of the serif image G121 and the title image G122 disappears. Then, in addition to the display of the character image G120, a moving image G123 showing how the fireworks before opening are rising is displayed from the lower side to the upper side of the display unit 50a. The image effect of displaying the character image G120 and the moving image G123 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "first part effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. In this first partial production, it is possible to make the player who is paying attention to the fireworks challenge production pay attention to the moving image G123, which is the content corresponding to the stage before the fireworks open, by the above title production. The first partial effect is continuously performed during the second execution period (2 seconds in this embodiment).

When the stop symbol of the second special figure being variably displayed is the "missing A symbol", a character image with a non-floating facial expression as shown in FIG. 23 (C-1) after the lapse of the second execution period. A dialogue image G125 indicating the character string "sorry ..." is displayed on the left side of the G120 and the character image G120. The image effect of displaying the character image G120 and the dialogue image G125 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "failure second part effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. By executing this failure second part effect, it is possible to notify the player that the fireworks launched in the first part effect did not open (it did not succeed). As a result, the player can indicate that the stop symbol of the second special symbol being variably displayed is the "missing A symbol" before the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and , The second special figure can be grasped before the stop display is displayed by the two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8. The second failure partial effect is continuously performed during the third execution period (9 seconds in this embodiment). Then, the third execution period ends, and the execution of the fireworks challenge effect ends at the same time as the end of the execution of the failed second part effect.

After the third execution period has elapsed, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped on the display unit 50a in the mode shown in FIG. 23 (D-1), that is, in a mode suggesting a loss. Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 23 (D-1), all three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and then the final stop is displayed.

On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol being variably displayed is the "big hit Wα symbol", after the lapse of the second execution period, it is launched and opened as shown in FIG. 23 (C-2). A fireworks image G126 showing the fireworks launched, a character image G120 with a bright expression, and a dialogue image G127 showing the character string "Congratulations!" Are displayed on the left side of the character image G120. The image effect of displaying the character image G120, the fireworks image G126, and the dialogue image G127 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "success second part effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. The fireworks image G126 of the second successful partial effect makes it possible to notify the player that the fireworks launched in the first partial effect have opened (successful). As a result, the player can indicate that the stop symbol of the second special symbol being variably displayed is the "big hit Wα symbol" before the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and , The second special figure can be grasped before the stop display is displayed by the two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8.

Successful second part of the present embodiment The second partial effect is continuously performed during the fourth execution period (9 seconds in the present embodiment) and when the fifth execution period (4 seconds in the present embodiment) is continuously performed. There is. Specifically, if there is no special figure 2 hold that exists until immediately before the start of the second special figure during variable display, and there is no stop display of the second special figure as a "big hit Wα symbol", the second special figure is displayed. 4 Execution period The execution period is continued, and if there is a stop display of the special figure 2 hold with the "big hit Wα symbol" as the stop symbol of the second special figure, the execution period is continuously performed for the fifth execution period. Then, when the execution of the successful second part effect ends in the fourth execution period, the execution of the fireworks challenge effect ends at the same time as the end of the execution of the successful second part effect. On the other hand, when the execution of the successful second part effect is completed in the fifth execution period, after the execution of the successful second part effect is completed, the "third part effect" and the "fourth part" described later are described as the fireworks challenge effect. "Direction" is executed.

When the execution of the second successful production is completed in the fourth execution period, that is, when the fireworks challenge production is completed at the same time, the production symbol is shown in FIG. 23 (D-2), that is, a mode suggesting a big hit. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop on the display unit 50a. Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 23 (D-2), all three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and then the final stop is displayed.

On the other hand, when the execution of the successful second part effect is completed in the fifth execution period, specifically, the special figure 2 that exists until immediately before the start of the second special figure during the variable display is put on hold of the second special figure. When there is a stop display with a "big hit Wα symbol" as a stop symbol, a character string is displayed on the left side of the character image G120, the moving image G123, and the character image G120 as shown in FIG. 24 (E). The dialogue image G128 indicating "further ..." is displayed. The image effect of displaying the character image G120, the moving image G123, and the dialogue image G128 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "third part effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. The third partial effect is different from the first partial effect in that the facial expression of the character in the character image G120 and the dialogue image G128 are displayed. The dialogue image G128 and the moving image G123 of the third partial effect allow the player to grasp that the fireworks have been launched once more, and the moving image G123 can be noticed. The third partial effect is continuously performed during the sixth execution period (2 seconds in this embodiment).

Further, after the lapse of the sixth execution period, the fireworks image G126, the character image G120, and the dialogue image G127 as shown in FIG. 24F are displayed. The image effect of displaying the character image G120, the fireworks image G126, and the dialogue image G127 on the display unit 50a is referred to as a "fourth part effect" of the fireworks challenge effect. This fourth partial production has the same production content as the above-mentioned successful second partial production. By executing the fourth partial effect, the player can notice that the jackpot notification shown in FIG. 23 (C-2) is repeated, and the jackpot notification shown in FIG. 24 (F) is a so-called look-ahead jackpot. It is possible to recognize that it is a notification. The fourth partial production is continuously performed during the seventh execution period (3 seconds in this embodiment).

After the seventh execution period has elapsed, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped on the display unit 50a in the mode shown in FIG. 23 (D-2) described above, that is, in a mode suggesting a big hit.

In the fireworks challenge effect of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol of the second special figure being variably displayed is the "missing A symbol", the "title effect" shown in FIG. 23 (A) and FIG. 23 (B). The "first partial effect" shown in FIG. 23 and the "failure second partial effect" shown in FIG. 23 (C-1) are performed in this order. The production mode of the fireworks challenge effect performed in such an order is particularly referred to as "first mode". Further, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol being variably displayed is the "big hit Wα symbol", and the special symbol 2 is held immediately before the start of the variable display of the second symbol, the stop display is made with the "big hit Wα symbol". If there is nothing to be done, the "title production", the "first partial production", and the "successful second partial production" shown in FIG. 23 (C-2) are performed in this order. The production mode of the fireworks challenge production performed in such an order is particularly referred to as "second mode". Further, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol being variably displayed is the "big hit Wα symbol", and the special symbol 2 is held immediately before the start of the variable display of the second symbol, the stop display is made with the "big hit Wα symbol". If there is something to be done, "Title production", "First part production", "Successful second part production", "Third part production" shown in FIG. 24 (E) and "Third part production" shown in FIG. 24 (F). It is performed in the order of "4th part production". The production mode of the fireworks challenge production performed in such an order is particularly referred to as "third mode".

In any of the production modes, the "title effect" and the "first partial effect" are executed in common, whereas the effect after the "first partial effect" is different. However, the execution period (third execution period) of the "failure second partial effect" performed in the case of the first aspect is "9 seconds", and both execution periods are "2 seconds", and the "title effect" and The total execution period of the fireworks challenge effect in the first aspect, including the "first partial effect", is "13 seconds". Further, the execution period (fourth execution period) of the "successful second partial effect" performed in the second aspect is "9 seconds", and the total execution period of the fireworks challenge effect in the second aspect is the second. It is the same "13 seconds" as in the case of one aspect. Further, the execution period (fifth execution period) of the "successful second partial effect", the execution period (sixth execution period) of the "third part effect", and the "fourth part effect" performed in the case of the third aspect. The execution period (seventh execution period) is "4 seconds", "2 seconds", and "3 seconds", respectively, and the total of the execution periods of the fireworks challenge effect in the third aspect is the first and second aspects. The same "13 seconds" as in the case. That is, the execution period of the fireworks challenge effect is constant at "13 seconds" regardless of the effect mode.

The fireworks challenge effect is executed when the above-mentioned "THP031" or "THP041" is selected as the variation pattern. In this embodiment, both "THP031" and "THP041" are selected as fluctuation patterns in the special figure fluctuation effect executed by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 while the gaming state is set to the high base gaming state. It is possible. Moreover, it can be selected when the number of reserved special figures 2 immediately before the start of the variable display of the second special figure is "2" or more, and the number of reserved special figures 2 immediately before the start of the variable display of the second special figure is "2". Not selected if "1" or less. That is, depending on the number of special figures 2 held immediately before the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the "fireworks challenge effect" may or may not be executed.

Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 of the main control unit 100 issues a first start port command to the second start port 12 by winning a prize in the first start port 11 while the game state is set to the high base game state. The second start port command is generated by winning a prize and output to the effect control unit 120. Both the first start port command and the second start port command include information about the above-mentioned look-ahead pattern. The staging control microcomputer 121 of the staging control unit 120 reads ahead to a predetermined storage area in the staging storage unit 121b shown in FIG. 13 regardless of whether the first start port command is received or the second start port command is received. Temporarily memorize the pattern.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 holds the special figure 2 at that time (immediately before the start of the variable display) when selecting the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure to start the variable display during the setting of the high base game state. When the number is "1" or less, "THP001", "THP011" or "THP021" is selected depending on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination. On the other hand, if the number of special figures 2 held at that time is "2" or more and the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", "THP001" or "THP001" or "THP001" is determined according to the distribution rate shown in FIG. 20 (A). Select "THP031". If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", "THP011" or "THP041" is selected according to the distribution rate shown in FIG. 20B. Further, if the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", "THP022" is selected. Then, a variation pattern command for the selected variation pattern is generated and output to the staging control unit 120.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control unit 120 receives the variation pattern command, the effect control unit 120 starts executing the effect (special figure variation effect) according to the variation pattern included in the variation pattern command. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern command for "THP041" is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts executing the special figure variation effect including the fireworks challenge effect in the first aspect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern command for "THP031" is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the look-ahead pattern stored in the effect storage unit 121b, and "SHP001" (big hit look-ahead pattern) is displayed there. Determine if it exists. When it is determined that there is no "SHP001" in the look-ahead pattern in the effect storage unit 121b, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts executing the special figure variation effect including the fireworks challenge effect in the second aspect. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is "SHP001" (one or more) in the look-ahead pattern in the effect storage unit 121b, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the special figure variation effect including the fireworks challenge effect in the third aspect. Start.

Therefore, when the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP031", it is possible to change the effect mode of the fireworks challenge effect to be executed depending on whether or not there is a jackpot look-ahead pattern in the effect storage unit 121b. .. Moreover, as described above, since the execution period of the fireworks challenge effect is constant regardless of the effect mode, the effect mode can be changed without affecting the execution period of the special figure variation effect other than the fireworks challenge effect. There is.

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

(1) When the fireworks challenge effect is performed in the third mode during the one-time variation display immediately before the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot Wα symbol, the special symbol in the variation display is the jackpot Wα symbol. The player can be convinced in advance of two things, that is, the stop display and that the jackpot game Wα is further executed after the jackpot game Wα after the stop display.

(2) Further, when the fireworks challenge effect is performed in the third mode during one fluctuation display immediately before the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the jackpot Wα symbol, the fireworks shown in FIG. 23 (C-2). Successful second part of the effect content for displaying the image G126 and the fourth part effect of the effect content for displaying the fireworks image G126 shown in FIG. 24 (F) are sequentially performed. That is, the production including the same production content is performed twice. Therefore, it is possible for the player to intuitively understand that the same benefit can be obtained at least twice after this.

(3) In addition, if the fireworks challenge effect is performed in the third aspect during one variable display immediately before the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the jackpot Wα symbol, the player is successful by the second part effect. It can be certain in advance that the second special figure in the variable display will be stopped and displayed with the jackpot Wα symbol. In addition, it can be convinced in advance that the 4th part effect will execute a big hit game (big hit game Wα) different from the big hit game Wα accompanying the stop display in the big hit Wα symbol suggested by the successful 2nd part effect. ..

<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 stop mode showing the jackpot Wα symbol is referred to as the "special stop mode" according to the present invention. However, a stop mode showing a jackpot symbol other than the jackpot Wα symbol may be a special stop symbol. Further, in a gaming machine having a small hit symbol as a stop symbol of the special symbol, the stop mode showing the small hit symbol may be referred to as a “special stop mode”. In this case, the small hit game is referred to as a "special game" according to the present invention.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fourth partial effect of the fireworks challenge effect is the "notice effect" according to the present invention, but other effects may be the "notice effect". Further, although the effect includes the content of displaying the fireworks image G126 on the display unit 50a, the effect may include other contents. Specifically, for example, it may be an effect of displaying other images in addition to each image shown in FIG. 24 (F).

Further, in the first embodiment, the success second part of the fireworks challenge production is referred to as the "suggestion production" according to the present invention, but other productions may be referred to as the "suggestion production". Further, although the effect includes the content of displaying the fireworks image G126 on the display unit 50a, the effect may include other contents. Specifically, for example, it may be an effect of displaying other images in addition to each image shown in FIG. 23 (C-2).

Further, in the first embodiment, during one fireworks challenge effect, that is, during one variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the stop mode (special stop mode) showing the jackpot Wα symbol, the first variation is performed. When both the four-part effect (notice effect) and the second part effect (suggestion effect) are executed, the suggestion effect is executed after the advance notice effect. However, on the contrary, it may be configured to execute the advance notice effect after the suggestion effect. Further, the advance notice effect and the suggestion effect may be executed at the same time.

As an example of such a configuration, the fireworks challenge effect shown in FIG. 25 will be described. In the fireworks challenge effect shown in FIG. 25, the same title effect (FIG. 25 (A)) and the first partial effect (FIG. 25 (B)) as in the case of the first embodiment are sequentially performed. Then, as the fireworks challenge effect of the first aspect, the same failure second partial effect (FIG. 25 (C-1)) as in the case of the first embodiment is performed after the execution of the first partial effect. Further, as the second aspect of the fireworks challenge effect, the same successful second partial effect (FIG. 25 (C-2)) as in the case of the first embodiment is performed after the execution of the first partial effect. However, as the fireworks challenge effect of the third aspect, after the execution of the first partial effect, in addition to the fireworks image G126, the character image G120 and the dialogue image G127 as shown in FIG. 25 (C-3), the fireworks image G126 Another different fireworks image G130 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Of these, the image effect for displaying the fireworks image G126 corresponds to the "suggestion effect", and the image effect for displaying the fireworks image G130 corresponds to the "notice effect".

Further, in the first embodiment, the fireworks challenge effect in which the fourth partial effect (notice effect) and the successful second part effect (suggestion effect) can be executed is a special symbol in a stop mode (special stop mode) showing a jackpot Wα symbol. Is configured to be executable during one variable display immediately before the stop display (that is, during the variable display). However, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed not during the immediately preceding variation display but during the two or more previous variation displays. That is, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed as a so-called "look-ahead effect".

Further, in the first embodiment, the fourth partial effect (notice effect) is also performed during the execution of one fireworks challenge effect (that is, during one variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode). When the success second part effect (suggestion effect) is also executed, a part of the suggestion effect (content to display the fireworks image G126) and a part of the notice effect (content to display the fireworks image G126). ) Is the same configuration. However, in that case, for example, the entire content of the suggestion effect and a part of the content of the advance notice effect may be the same. Further, for example, a configuration in which a part of the suggestion effect and the entire content of the advance notice may be the same. Further, for example, the entire content of the suggestion effect and the entire content of the advance notice effect may be the same, that is, the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect may be the same effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, when both the fourth part effect (notice effect) and the second part effect (suggestion effect) are executed during the execution of one fireworks challenge effect, a part of the content of the suggestion effect. The composition is the same as a part of the notice production. However, there may be configurations in which only one feature point is different and similar, for example, one of the display size, color, shading, and display position is different. Further, a plurality of feature points may be different from each other. Moreover, a completely different configuration may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fourth partial effect (notice effect) is immediately after the stop display of the special symbol in the stop mode (special stop mode) showing the jackpot Wα symbol suggested by the successful second partial effect (suggestion effect). It is not a production that announces that a big hit game (special game) will be performed, but a production that announces that a special game will be performed after the special game. However, it may be an effect of notifying that the special game will be performed immediately after the stop display of the special symbol in the special stop mode suggested by the suggestion effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fireworks challenge effect in which the fourth partial effect (notice effect) and the successful second part effect (suggestion effect) can be executed can be executed in a short time state (high base game state). However, such a fireworks challenge effect may be configured to be feasible in a non-time saving state (low base game state). In addition, such a fireworks challenge effect can be executed only during the execution of the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display of the second special figure. However, such a fireworks challenge effect may be configured so that it can be executed only during the execution of the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display of the first special figure. Further, the configuration may be such that it can be executed during the execution of the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display of the first special figure and during the execution of the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display of the second special figure.

Further, in the first embodiment, as a trigger for executing the fourth partial effect (notice effect), it is determined whether or not there is a stop display of the jackpot Wα symbol in the special figure 2 hold. However, as the execution trigger, it may be configured to determine whether or not there is a jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special figure 1 hold.

Further, in the first embodiment, when there is one or more "SHP001" (big hit look-ahead pattern) in the effect storage unit 121b, the fourth partial effect (notice effect) can be executed once. However, the number of times the advance notice effect is executed may be different depending on the number of jackpot look-ahead patterns in the effect storage unit 121b.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fireworks challenge effect can be executed when the number of holdings of the special figure 2 at the timing when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined is “2” or more. However, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed when the number of reserved special figures 2 is "3" or more or "4" at the timing when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fireworks challenge effect can be executed after N reach. However, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed during N reach or before N reach. Further, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed during the normal variation of the special figure variation effect. Further, the fireworks challenge effect may be executed along with the effect other than the special figure fluctuation effect such as the customer waiting effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the 3D liquid crystal display is used as the display unit 50a. 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 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, the time shown in each execution period (first execution period to seventh execution period) shown in the first embodiment is an example, and may be other time.

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 symbol, but in parallel with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. Other symbols may be variablely displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it is preferable that the size of the other symbols is smaller than the size of the staging 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 variable display of other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variable display of the staging 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
A special symbol display means (displays 8) capable of stopping and displaying a special symbol in a predetermined stop mode after variable display, and
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode (a mode showing the jackpot Wα symbol) as the predetermined stop mode, the special game execution means (game for executing the jackpot game) for executing the special game (big hit game Wα) is executed. Control microcomputer 101) and
A staging execution means (staging control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined staging is provided.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a notice effect (fourth part effect of the fireworks challenge effect) that announces that the special game will be performed.
During the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, a suggestion effect (successful second part effect of the fireworks challenge effect) suggesting that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode is performed. Feasible and
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that both the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect may be executed during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect are performed during one variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, the player has two things in advance ( It is possible to be confident that the special symbol in the variable display will be stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, and that the special game will be executed after that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
When both the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, at least a part of the content of the suggestion effect (FIG. 23 (C-2)). It is a gaming machine characterized in that (contents for displaying the fireworks image G126 shown) and at least a part of the contents (contents for displaying the fireworks image G126 shown in FIG. 24 (F)) of the advance notice effect are the same.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect including the same content is performed at least twice during one variable display, so that the player can intuitively know that the same benefits can be obtained after this. It is possible to grasp.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The notice production is
The effect of notifying that the special game will be performed immediately after the stop display of the special symbol in the special stop mode suggested by the suggestion effect, but the effect of notifying that the special game will be further performed after the special game. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect are performed during one variation display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, the player is displaying the variation by the suggestion effect. In addition to being able to be sure in advance that the special symbol of the above will be stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, the advance notice effect will execute a special game different from the special game associated with the stop display in the special stop mode suggested by the suggestion effect. It is possible to be sure in advance that.

8 ... Display devices (special symbol display means)
100 ... Main control unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control unit (Production execution means)
121 ... Microcomputer for production control PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)

Claims (3)

A special symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a special symbol in a predetermined stop mode after variable display,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode as the predetermined stop mode, the special game execution means for executing the special game advantageous to the player and the special game execution means.
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a notice effect for notifying that the special game will be performed.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that both the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect may be executed during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
When both the suggestion effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display immediately before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode, at least a part of the suggestion effect and at least a part of the advance notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by having the same content. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The notice production is
The effect of notifying that the special game will be performed immediately after the stop display of the special symbol in the special stop mode suggested by the suggestion effect, but the effect of notifying that the special game will be further performed after the special game. A gaming machine characterized by being.

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