JP2022073458A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to improvement in game taste.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 can control a game state in a time-shortening state and can execute jackpot determination. In the jackpot determination, any of a jackpot winning, a small winning, and a failure is determined. In a state where the game state is controlled in the time-shortening state, when the small winning is determined in the jackpot determination, the game state may be changed from the time-shortening state to a non-time-shortening state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

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

Further, in the gaming machine, the gaming ball may be controlled in a time-saving state in which it is easy to win a prize in the starting opening. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, after a big hit game, it may be controlled to a low-probability high-base gaming state of a normal probability state and a time-saving state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-47326

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

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

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a gaming state controlling means for controlling a gaming state and a determining means for determining whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. There is a specific gaming state, and the gaming state control means reaches the predetermined number of times determined to be a small hit in the determination when controlling to the specific gaming state, so that the specific gaming state is reached. It is characterized by the fact that it may be terminated.

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

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 a big hit game, (B) is a first time chart showing the flow of a small hit game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of an 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main control part. This is a specific example of the symbol A determination table. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern A determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect flow of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of "attack defense effect A". It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of "attack defense effect B".

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

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Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the 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 SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), the main character enters the battle as if to suggest a 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), the 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), and responds to a processing program for processing performed by the CPU in various games, a table for selecting game contents, and game control. The game data (special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold, normal figure hold, etc.) generated in the above are stored.

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 processing program, the table, the game data, etc. 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 can 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 the special figure command, the special figure fluctuation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, the special figure stop symbol command generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and the variable display of the special figure. There is a special figure start command generated by the start of the special figure, a special figure confirmation command generated by the stop display of the special figure, and the like.

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

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

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

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

9-3-7. Auxiliary game commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in 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 effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or RAM, and stores a processing program for processing performed by the CPU in various effects, a table for selecting a notice effect, etc., an effect data generated according to the execution of the effect, and the like. do.

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 using the processing program, table, effect data, etc. stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 22. Unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-mentioned basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

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

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of the start port and the jackpot determination result. As the types of stop symbols, as shown in FIG. 18, "big hit W4 symbol", "big hit X4 symbol", "big hit W10 symbol", "big hit X10 symbol", "small hit A symbol", "small hit B symbol" , There are 7 types of stop symbols, "Loss A symbol".

Specifically, when the target starting port (the starting port where the game ball enters) is the first starting port 11, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the "big hit W4 symbol" is 80. %, "Big hit X4 symbol" is selected at a rate of 20%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Loss", "Loss A symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when the target starting port (starting port where the game ball enters) is the second starting port 12, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the "big hit W10 symbol" is 80%, " If "Big hit X10 symbol" is selected at a rate of 20% and the result of the jackpot judgment is "Small hit winning", "Small hit A symbol" is selected at a rate of 50% and "Small hit B symbol" is selected at a rate of 50%. If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", "missing A symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In the first embodiment, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination will be "big hit winning" is set to "1/300" in the normal probability state and "1" in the high probability state in both the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. The probability that the result of the big hit judgment will be "small hit winning" is set to "/ 100", and it is set to "0" at the first starting port 11 and "1/10" at the second starting port 12, but "big hit winning". The probability of winning a small hit and the probability of winning a small hit can be changed as appropriate.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can control different types of game states according to the type of stop symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. The types of gaming states include "high probability high base gaming state" and "low probability high base gaming state" in addition to the "low probability low base gaming state" controlled in the initial state (when the power is turned on) ( See FIG. 18).

When the "big hit W4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "high probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game W4" is executed. In this "high probability high base game state", the number of variable display of the special figure is 100 times, the first upper limit number of times, and the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit A symbol" is 5. It continues until it reaches either the second upper limit number of times, or the third upper limit number of times the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit B symbol" is three times, and the second. After reaching one upper limit, it is controlled to "low probability low base gaming state", and after reaching either the second upper limit or the third upper limit, "high probability" until the first upper limit is reached. It is controlled to "low base gaming state" and then to "low probability low base gaming state". If the next jackpot game is executed before reaching any of the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number, the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number are Even before reaching any of these, the "high probability high base game state" ends.

Further, when the "big hit X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "low probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game X4" is executed. In this "low probability high base game state", the number of variable display of the special figure is 100 times, the first upper limit number, and the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit A symbol" is 5. It continues until it reaches either the second upper limit number of times, or the third upper limit number of times the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit B symbol" is three times, and the second. After reaching any of the 1 upper limit number, the 2nd upper limit number, and the 3rd upper limit number, the control is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state". If the next jackpot game is executed before reaching any of the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number, the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number are Even before reaching any of these, the "low probability high base game state" ends.

Further, when the "big hit W10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "high probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game W10" is executed. In this "high probability high base game state", the number of variable display of the special figure is 100 times, the first upper limit number of times, and the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit A symbol" is 5. It continues until it reaches either the second upper limit number of times, or the third upper limit number of times the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit B symbol" is three times, and the second. After reaching one upper limit, it is controlled to "low probability low base gaming state", and after reaching either the second upper limit or the third upper limit, "high probability" until the first upper limit is reached. It is controlled to "low base gaming state" and then to "low probability low base gaming state". If the next jackpot game is executed before reaching any of the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number, the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number are Even before reaching any of these, the "high probability high base game state" ends.

Further, when the "big hit X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "low probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game X10" is executed. In this "low probability high / low base game state", the number of variable display of the special figure is 100 times, the first upper limit number of times, and the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit A symbol" is 5. It continues until it reaches either the second upper limit number of times, or the third upper limit number of times the number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit B symbol" is three times, and the second. After reaching any of the 1 upper limit number, the 2nd upper limit number, and the 3rd upper limit number, the control is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state". If the next jackpot game is executed before reaching any of the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number, the first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number are Even before reaching any of these, the "low probability high base game state" ends.

Therefore, the "big hit W4 symbol" or "big hit W10 symbol" that subsequently becomes the "high probability high base gaming state" becomes the "big hit X4 symbol" or "big hit X10 symbol" that subsequently becomes the "low probability high base gaming state". It can be said that it is a stop symbol that is more advantageous to the player than. Further, "Big hit X4 symbol" is selected for "Big hit game W4" performed when "Big hit W4 symbol" is selected, or "Big hit game W10" performed when "Big hit W10 symbol" is selected. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game X4" performed when the game is played or the "big hit game X10" performed when the "big hit X10 symbol" is selected.

The first upper limit number, the second upper limit number, and the third upper limit number can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the second upper limit number of times and the third upper limit number of times will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101 stores a small hit A counter 104a and a small hit B counter 104b. The game control microcomputer 101 can count the number of small hit games in a time-saving state by updating the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a and the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b according to the progress of the game. be.

The small hit A counter 104a is composed of numerical values from "0" to "5", and corresponds to the number of times of stop display of the "small hit A symbol" in the time saving state. On the other hand, the small hit B counter 104b is composed of numerical values from "0" to "3", and corresponds to the number of times of stop display of the "small hit B symbol" in the time saving state. The game control microcomputer 101 increments the value of the small hit A counter 104a by "+1" each time it selects "small hit A symbol" as the stop symbol of the special figure while controlling to the time saving state. Every time "small hit B symbol" is selected as the stop symbol of, the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b is "+1". Then, when the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a reaches the second upper limit number of times "5", or when the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b reaches the third upper limit number of times "3", the small hit A counter The numerical value of 104a and the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b are cleared (updated to "0"). Even if the big hit game is performed before the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a reaches the second upper limit number of times or before the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b reaches the third upper limit number of times, the small hit A The numerical value of the counter 104a and the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b are cleared (updated to "0").

When the value of the small hit A counter 104a is updated to "5", the game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state after the small hit game is completed by the stop display of the "small hit A symbol" caused by the update. When the value of the small hit B counter 104b is updated to "3" while changing from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, after the small hit game is completed by the stop display of the "small hit B symbol" due to the update. , Change the game state from the time saving state to the non-time saving state.

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

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A determination table 103a2. When the game ball enters the second start opening 12 when the game state is the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 is based on the result of the jackpot determination, the type of the stop symbol, the result of the reach determination, and the number of reserved special figures. And select the type of variation pattern. As the types of fluctuation patterns, as shown in FIG. 19, “THP001A”, “THP002A”, “THP011A”, “THP012A”, “THP021A”, “THP022A”, “THP023A”, “THP024A”, “THP031A”, “THP031A” There are 10 types of fluctuation patterns of "THP032A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects a fluctuation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", there are two types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001A" and "THP002A", regardless of the type of stop symbol, the result of reach determination, and the number of reserved special figures. One of them is selected. Of the two types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001A" is easier to select than "THP002A". When "THP001A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "THP001A" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Further, when "THP002A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 100,000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, when the result of the big hit judgment is "small hit winning", if the type of the stop symbol is "small hit A symbol", one type of "THP031A" regardless of the result of the reach judgment and the number of reserved special figures. If the variation pattern of is selected and the type of the stop symbol is "small hit B symbol", one type of variation pattern of "THP032A" is selected regardless of the result of the reach determination and the number of reserved special symbols. When "THP031A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 20000 ms, and "THP031A" is referred to as "special small hit A fluctuation". Further, when "THP032A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 30,000 ms, and "THP032A" is referred to as "special small hit B fluctuation".

If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the items of "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP023A", and "THP024A" are displayed regardless of the number of reserved special figures. One of the four types of variation patterns is selected. Of the four types of fluctuation patterns, "THP023A" and "THP024A" are easier to select than other fluctuation patterns. When "THP011A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "THP011A" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, when "THP012A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 100,000 ms, and "THP012A" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, when "THP023A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 20000 ms, and "THP023A" is referred to as "special loss A fluctuation". Further, when "THP024A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 30,000 ms, and "THP024A" is referred to as "special loss B fluctuation".

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", if the number of pending special figures 2 is "0 to 1", one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP021A" is obtained. Is selected, and if the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is "2 to 4", one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP022A" is selected. When "THP021A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 13000 ms, and "THP021A" is referred to as "normal loss A fluctuation". Further, when "THP022A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 2000 ms, and "THP021A" is referred to as "normal loss B fluctuation".

In the first embodiment, the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 19 is used, but in addition to this, the variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 may be used in combination.

Next, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure variation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

F. Attack defense production A
The "attack defense effect A" is an effect that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is an effect in which the main character is attacked by an enemy character. Since the "attack defense effect A" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "small hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a small hit game may be performed. In addition, the "attack defense effect A" may be performed when the stop symbol of the special figure is the "small hit A symbol", so that the effect suggests that the time saving state may end, or It also functions as an effect that suggests that the end of the time saving state is approaching.

G. Attack defense production B
The "attack defense effect B" is an effect that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is an effect in which the main character is attacked by a strong enemy character. Since the "attack defense effect B" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "small hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a small hit game may be performed. In addition, the "attack defense effect B" may be performed when the stop symbol of the special figure is the "small hit B symbol", so that the effect suggests that the time saving state may end, or an effect that suggests that the time saving state may end. It also functions as an effect that suggests that the end of the time saving state is approaching.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation patterns are “SP jackpot fluctuation” and “SP loss fluctuation”, “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “SP reach”. The staging flow composed of "is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the variation patterns are "special small hit A variation" and "special loss A variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "attack defense effect A". The production flow composed of "is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the variation patterns are "special small hit B variation" and "special loss B variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "attack defense effect B". The production flow composed of "is executed.

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

Next, the main effects performed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically described. In the special figure variation effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, with reference to FIG. 21, the “attack defense effect A” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "attack defense effect A" in the special figure variation effect in which the variation patterns are "special small hit A variation" and "special loss A variation".

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "attack defense effect A", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "attack defense effect A" after the "reach" is established in the special figure variation effect.

21 (A) to 21 (D) are views showing how the “attack defense effect A” is performed. After "normal fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of effect symbol (here, the effect symbol of "5"). When "reach" is established, "attack defense effect A" is performed.

In the "attack defense effect A", as shown in FIG. 21B, the main character image G200 representing the main character and the enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character is the main character. A video that attacks the character is displayed. When the fluctuation pattern is "special loss A fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the appearance of the main character avoiding the attack of the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the staging symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed. , EZ3 stops and displays in a mode suggesting a loss (here, the reach loss of "5, 4, 5").

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "special small hit A fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the appearance of the main character suffering from the attack of the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a small hit winning (here, a small hit of "5, small, 5"). At this time, the attack count A image G300 (for example, the image of “x”) is displayed in the upper left portion of the display unit 50a. The number of attacks A image G300 is additionally displayed each time the main character is attacked by an enemy character, and the number of variable display of the special figure in the "special small hit A fluctuation" in the time saving state is determined by the number of attacks A image G300. (The number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit A symbol" in the time saving state) is suggested. That is, the number of the number of attacks A image G300 corresponds to the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a, and the number of the number of attacks A image G300 suggests whether or not the time saving state ends. If the number of attacks A image G300 is "1" to "4", it is suggested that the time saving state continues, while if the number of attacks number A image G300 is "5", the time saving state is suggested. Is suggested to end.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the “attack defense effect B” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "attack defense effect B" in the special figure variation effect in which the variation patterns are "special small hit B variation" and "special loss B variation".

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "attack defense effect B", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "attack defense effect B" after the "reach" is established in the special figure variation effect.

22 (A) to 22 (D) are views showing how the “attack defense effect B” is performed. After "normal fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of effect symbol (here, the effect symbol of "5"). When "reach" is established, "attack defense effect B" is performed.

In the "attack defense effect B", as shown in FIG. 22B, the main character image G200 representing the main character and the strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the strong enemy character is the main character. A video that attacks the character is displayed. When the fluctuation pattern is "special loss B fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the appearance of the main character avoiding the attack of the strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the staging symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed. , EZ3 stops and displays in a mode suggesting a loss (here, the reach loss of "5, 4, 5").

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "special small hit B fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 22 (D), a state in which the main character is suffering from the attack of a strong enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a small hit winning (here, a small hit of "5, small, 5"). At this time, the attack count B image G301 (for example, the image of “x”) is displayed in the upper right portion of the display unit 50a. The number of attacks B image G301 is additionally displayed every time the main character is attacked by a strong enemy character, and the number of variable display of the special figure in the "special small hit B fluctuation" in the time saving state is determined by the number of attacks B image G301. (The number of small hit games performed by stopping and displaying the "small hit B symbol" in the time saving state) is suggested. That is, the number of the number of attacks B image G301 corresponds to the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b, and the number of the number of attacks B image G301 suggests whether or not the time saving state ends. If the number of attacks B image G301 is "1" to "2", it is suggested that the time saving state continues, while if the number of attacks number B image G301 is "3", the time saving state is suggested. Is suggested to end.

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

(1) If the small hit game is performed in the time saving state, the time saving state may end. Therefore, the small hit game can suggest the end of the time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. be.

(2) In the time saving state, even if the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed, or the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed, the time saving state may end, so the small hit to be stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of symbol, it is possible to suggest the end of the time-saving state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) When the time saving state is terminated by the stop display of "small hit A symbol" in the time saving state, the time saving state is terminated by the stop display of "small hit A symbol" being performed 5 times. When the time saving state ends by the stop display of "small hit B symbol", the time saving state ends by performing the stop display of "small hit B symbol" three times, so the type of small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed. And the number of times can suggest the end of the time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) When the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed in the time saving state, the "attack defense effect A" is performed in the special figure fluctuation effect, and the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed. Since the "attack defense effect B" is performed in the special figure fluctuation effect, the small hit game is performed by the "attack defense effect A" or the "attack defense effect B" (the possibility that the time saving state ends). It can be suggested and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

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

In the first embodiment, the "small hit A symbol" and the "small hit B symbol" as the stop symbols of the special symbol may be stopped and displayed as the stop symbols of the second special symbol, but the stop of the first special symbol may be displayed. Although the stop display is not performed as a symbol, the "small hit A symbol" and the "small hit B symbol" may be stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special figure.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a becomes "5", the second upper limit number of times is reached and the time saving state ends, or the numerical value of the small hit B counter 104b becomes "3". By doing so, the time saving state ends when the third upper limit number is reached, but the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a until the second upper limit number is reached and the small hit B until the third upper limit number is reached. The value of the counter is not limited to this. For example, the numerical value of the small hit A counter 104a as the second upper limit number and the numerical value of the small hit B counter as the third upper limit number may be the same, or the small hit A counter as the second upper limit number of times. The numerical value of the small hit B counter as the third upper limit number may be larger than the numerical value of 104a.

Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types of small hit symbols, "small hit A symbol" and "small hit B symbol", but the types of small hit symbols are limited to two types. However, it may be one type or three or more types.

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. It may be variably displayed at the same time.

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 A4.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
It is equipped with a judgment means for judging whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (big hit judgment).
The gaming state includes a specific gaming state (time saving state) that is advantageous to the player.
The game state control means
The specific gaming state may be terminated when the number of times determined to be a small hit in the determination reaches a predetermined number while controlling to the specific gaming state.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The small hit includes a first small hit (small hit A symbol) and a second small hit (small hit B symbol).
The game state control means
When the number of times determined to be the first small hit in the determination reaches the first number (5 times) while controlling to the specific gaming state, and the second small hit in the determination. When the number of times determined to reach the second number (3 times), the specific gaming state is terminated by any of the above.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The first number of times and the second number of times are different from each other.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A2 or the invention A3.
Further equipped with a staging execution means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of staging,
The effect executing means is
There is a possibility that the first effect (attack defense effect A) suggesting that the first small hit may have been determined in the determination is executed, and the second effect may have been determined in the determination. There are times when the second effect (attack defense effect B) that suggests that there is is executed.
The effect content of the first effect and the effect content of the second effect are different from each other.
It is characterized by that.

101 ... Game control microcomputer 103c2 ... Symbol A determination table 104a ... Small hit A counter 104b ... Small hit B counter G200 ... Main character image G201 ... Enemy character image G202 ... Strong enemy character image G300 ... Number of attacks A Image G301 ... Number of attacks B image

Claims (4)

A game state control means for controlling the game state,
It is equipped with a judgment means for judging whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.
The gaming state includes a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
The game state control means
The specific gaming state may be terminated when the number of times determined to be a small hit in the determination reaches a predetermined number while controlling to the specific gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The small hit includes a first small hit and a second small hit.
The game state control means
When the number of times determined to be the first small hit in the determination reaches the first number of times while controlling to the specific gaming state, and when the determination is determined to be the second small hit. When the number of times reaches the second number of times, the specific gaming state is terminated by any of the above.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The first number of times and the second number of times are different from each other.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3.
Further equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production,
The effect executing means is
The first effect suggesting that the first small hit may have been determined in the determination, and the second effect suggesting that the second small hit may have been determined in the determination. There are times when 2 productions are performed,
The effect content of the first effect and the effect content of the second effect are different from each other.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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