JP2022166926A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes: a game control microcomputer 101 that performs a lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be achieved on the basis of a winning to a first start port 11 or a second start port 12; and a performance control microcomputer 121 which can set one performance mode out of multiple types of performance modes including a first normal performance mode and a second normal performance mode different from the first normal performance mode. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a continuous performance suggesting the possibility of a jackpot, give points to a player during the execution of the continuous performance, shift a game state to a coalition-fighting ready-to-win when the points given to the player twice during the execution of the continuous performance in the first normal performance mode reach 10 points, and shift a game state to the coalition-fighting ready-to-win when the points given to the player once during the execution of the continuous performance in the second normal performance mode reach 10 points.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

As described in Patent Document 1 below, a conventional pachinko game machine determines whether or not it is a big win based on the entry of a ball into a starting hole, and performs a big win game based on the result of the determination. there is something Further, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, based on the result of determination as to whether or not it is a big win, after performing a variable display of the performance symbols, a reach that suggests the possibility of a big win to the player. Sometimes it shifts to production (reach).

JP 2014-138814 A

However, since there are many gaming machines that can simply shift to reach, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, simply being able to shift to reach may lack interest. There was room for improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
game control means capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A performance control means that can be set to one performance mode from among a plurality of types of performance modes including a first performance mode and a second performance mode different from the first performance mode,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the special game state,
A predetermined effect value can be given during execution of the special effect,
During the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, when the performance value given a predetermined number of times reaches a predetermined value, it is possible to shift to a specific reach,
During the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the performance value given a specific number of times different from the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined value, so that it is possible to shift to the specific reach.
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot" in the non-time-saving state of the first embodiment, and (B) is in the non-time-saving state of the first embodiment It is a table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "reach with loss". (A) is a continuous effect selection table during setting of the first normal effect mode of the first embodiment, (B) is a continuous effect selection table during setting of the second normal effect mode of the first embodiment, (C) is a continuous effect selection table during setting of the third normal effect mode of the first embodiment. (A) is a production mode selection table for LOGO challenge continuous production during setting of the first normal production mode of the first embodiment, and (B) is a friendly character during setting of the second normal production mode of the first embodiment It is an effect mode selection table for continuous challenge effects, and (C) is a effect mode selection table for continuous enemy character challenge effects during setting of the third normal effect mode of the first embodiment. It is an acquisition point lottery table of 1st Embodiment. It is the table which shows the execution timing of LOGO challenge consecutive production and board movable body production of 1st execution form. It is a table showing the execution timing of the teammate character challenge continuous effect and the board movable body effect of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the LOGO challenge continuous production|presentation of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the LOGO challenge continuous production|presentation of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the enemy character challenge continuous effect of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the enemy character challenge continuous effect of the first embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of joint struggle reach of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the battle reach of the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 (operating means) is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. A second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that protrudes forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 (operating means) is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like.

In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general prize winning opening 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

A specific area 16 through which a game ball can pass (enter) and a non-specific area 17 are provided in the downstream area of the second big winning hole sensor 15a. A game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 17 by a sorting device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 10R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

Also, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, a flow path through which a game ball can flow down when a game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a game ball flows down when a game ball is shot right-handed. A possible flow path is referred to as the second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim to win a prize to the big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called the special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called the special figure lottery. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

Moreover, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the winning can be reserved. In addition, when there is a winning (entering ball) of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) for performing special drawing lottery etc. are acquired. This corresponds to "establishment of a predetermined condition". The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop state normal pattern, i.e. winning pattern), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the result of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and has a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k (movable body). The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a production control board (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 that performs control related to production such as a customer waiting production, an operation promotion production that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), In addition, a payout control board 170 and the like for controlling the payout of game balls is provided on the back side of the game board 1 from the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52 (output means), frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is sufficient if the game effect, the customer waiting effect, and the operation promoting effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning the power switch 191 ON or OFF, the power is turned on and off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

Various sensors MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators MA.

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11, and a second starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first winning opening that detects a game ball that has won a first large winning opening 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), And, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric throttle solenoid for driving the electric throttle opening/closing member 12k of the electric throttle 12D, and a normal AT opening/closing member 14k for the first prize winning device 14D. 1 big winning opening solenoid, second big winning opening solenoid for driving VAT opening/closing member 15k of second big winning device 15D, and distribution solenoid 16s for driving distribution member 16k of distribution device 16D are included. . The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

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

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170 .

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72 k , the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Also, the firing device 72 is connected with a firing volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid so that the game ball is shot with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program or the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and A performance CPU 122 for executing a program stored in a performance ROM 123 is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Also, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I/O port section 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 . The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 is operated by the power supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply, the power board 190 operates. It operates by power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120 . A circuit including a capacitor or an internal battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Further, various switches serving as input units, various actuators SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to cause a predetermined operation to be performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the time-saving state hit determination table (for time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. Also, the probability of winning a prize can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal figure fluctuation Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern using one or more normal figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) and the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( It is possible to distinguish between time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived).

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether it is the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table) can be distinguished. It is possible.

In each big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the probability of winning the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern X and 50% for the jackpot pattern Y, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, uses one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and the reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach", and "no reach (not generating reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as a special figure variation pattern determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

Then, the variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . Then, in the special figure variable display, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as a display result (special figure lottery result), the next special figure variable display is not performed immediately, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is "L loss fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach (normal reach production), which is a type of reach, is "N loss fluctuation", The special figure variation pattern related to reach no loss is called "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. That is, as the prefetching determination table, the prefetching determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) and the prefetching determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving prefetching determination table) are distinguished. It is possible.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to distinguish between this and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 10R, the round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 10R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), but a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), The difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the big win game is set in combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 15 in the big win game. Note that hereinafter, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state. Incidentally, the jackpot game state corresponds to the "special game state".

The normal probability state is set in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high-probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal-probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The high-probability state can be switched from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or "high probability high base game state", and compared to the non-time saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Moreover, compared with a non-work-saving state, a time-saving state can make normal figure fluctuation|variation time short easily. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined. Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time saving state to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. The time-saving state can be changed from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of big win determinations without winning the big win or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

The game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed, but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production 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". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effects to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a. (second production mode) and, as shown in FIG. 16B-2, a second normal production mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing a mountain view in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a. (first production mode) and, as shown in FIG. 16(B-3), a third normal production mode in which a background image (normal background image G104 for normal use at night) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. , and can be switched under the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or more times without winning a jackpot. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when a special figure variation performance is being performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image representing the sky (background image for time saving G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction performance mode includes a time reduction front stage performance mode before reach is established and a time reduction rear stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the time saving front stage production mode, the background image G106 for time saving is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1-9, for example.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern region 50c, but are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and the reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the big win determination may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each ready-to-win are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is set to 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the judgment of the big win, it is possible to set the expected degree of the big win.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending 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, depending on the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. The player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is the effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure variation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (button image G31), an image (button pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. , the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) will be described with reference to FIGS. A game RAM 104 is provided with counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below.

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and plays the game as the lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection process (S104), then performs normal operation process (S105), and further performs special operation process (S106). conduct. Sensor detection processing, normal operation processing, and special operation processing will be described later.

After the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is cut off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor process, the gate sensor process, the second starting opening sensor process, the first starting opening sensor process, the first big winning opening sensor process, the second big winning opening sensor process, the specific area Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired Toku-zu 1 relation random number and the 1st look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, normal symbol variation process, normal symbol determination process, and auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106. - 特許庁In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information about the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special action process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, along with performing the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is performed. .

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination for determining the jackpot pattern type is performed using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information of the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. And, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. And to generate a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the special figure 2 reservation number after the processing.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed by using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. Clear from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. And to generate a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, if there are both the special figure 2 reservation number and the special figure 1 reservation number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of special symbols. In the special symbol variation processing, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol indicator 81 is caused to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop displaying the special symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. If the result of the big win determination is a big win, the big win pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big win determination is a loss, the losing pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. And, to generate a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to non-time saving state is produced|generated. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 is waiting for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, it generates a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state. In addition, when changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. And the time saving setting command which shows the setting of a time saving state is produced|generated.

The command generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects by movement ( For example, board movable body production) is executed).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 1 msec) is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), received command analysis Processing (S4105), switch processing (S4106), effect timer update processing (S4107), voice control processing (S4108), button effective period processing (S4109), and effect data creation processing (S4110) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation of an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later, so as to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at the timing that matches the image effect. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation processing, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. do. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer. In the switch processing, the display contents of the display section 50a and the like are set based on the operation data of the operation sections that the player can operate, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a detected in the input process. In the button valid period processing, the button operation valid period of various buttons (normal button 40, special button 41, etc.) is set. Thereby, for example, while the operation effect is performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect, the button operation valid period is generated.

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

In the switch process (S4106), the effect control microcomputer 121 may analyze the switch data acquired in the input process (S4104) and determine whether or not the normal button 40 has been pressed within the button operation valid period. be. For example, when the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the switch data acquired by the input process (S4104) and determines that the normal button 40 has been pressed within the button operation valid period, the normal button process is executed. . Here, the normal button process is, for example, a process of displaying an advance notice image by the display unit 50a, performing a movable object effect using the on-board movable object 55k, and the like. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 may analyze the switch data acquired by the input process (S4104) and determine whether or not the special button 41 has been pressed within the button operation valid period. For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special button 41 has been pressed within the button operation valid period, special button processing is executed. Here, the special button process is, for example, a process of displaying a notice image on the display unit 50a, performing board movable body effects using the board movable body 55k, and the like.

In the button operation valid period process (S4109), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 has been set. 40 is satisfied or not. Here, the termination condition of the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 corresponds to, for example, the elapse of the time set as the button operation valid period. The effect control microcomputer 121 cancels the button operation valid period when the termination condition of the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 is satisfied. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the button operation effective period of the special button 41 has been set. Determine whether or not it is satisfied. Here, the termination condition of the button operation valid period of the special button 41 corresponds to, for example, the elapse of the time set as the button operation valid period. The effect control microcomputer 121 cancels the button operation valid period when the termination condition of the button operation valid period of the special button 41 is satisfied.

Further, in the button operation effective period process, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the button operation effective period of the normal button 40 has been set. It is determined whether or not the setting condition of the operation valid period is satisfied. Here, the condition for setting the button operation effective period of the normal button 40 corresponds to, for example, reaching a predetermined timing determined by the scenario of the production. Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control sets the button operation valid period of the normal button 40, when it determines with satisfy|filling the setting conditions of the button operation valid period of the normal button 40. FIG. Further, in the button operation effective period process, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the button operation effective period of the special button 41 has been set. It is determined whether or not the setting condition of the operation valid period is satisfied. Here, the condition for setting the button operation effective period of the special button 41 corresponds to, for example, reaching a predetermined timing determined by the scenario of the production. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets the button operation valid period of the special button 41 when determining that the setting condition of the button operation valid period of the special button 41 is satisfied.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 of the first embodiment will be described. Game control microcomputer 101 of the first embodiment, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when it is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern random number, to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination, "P01", "P03", "P21", and "P22" are set as special figure 1 variation patterns. ”, “P23”, or “P24”, it is possible to determine any special figure 1 variation pattern. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. 28(A). In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure 1 variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 is a case where it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "with reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, "P04", "P06" , "P31", "P32", "P33", or "P34", it is possible to determine any special figure 1 variation pattern. Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. 28(B). In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure 1 variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 is a case where it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, "P07" or "P08 ” can be determined. Which of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern with a relatively long special figure variation time is easily determined, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, special figure variation Toku-zu fluctuation pattern with relatively short time is easily determined.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P01" is a SP jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → SP reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P04" is normal variation → reach → N It is an SP loss variation in which reach → development production → SP reach is performed.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" is a joint battle jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → continuous production → joint battle reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31" is normal variation → reach → N It is a joint fight loss variation in which reach → continuous production → joint fight reach is performed. Here, the continuous effect is a effect in which a specific effect (awakening aura effect, ally character participation effect, enemy character confrontation effect) is continuously executed during execution of one special figure variation effect. In addition, in 1st Embodiment, different continuous production|presentations will be performed according to the normal production|presentation mode set by the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control so that it may mention later.

Here, the joint fighting reach (specific reach) means a victory presentation (an example of a successful presentation) in which the main character and his allied characters cooperate to challenge a battle against an enemy character, and in the end the main character wins. Alternatively, it is an effect branching to a defeat effect (an example of a failure effect) in which the main character is defeated (see FIG. 38). In addition, the joint fight reach is a reach effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination was a “jackpot” is higher than the SP reach, L reach, and N reach, and is intended to make the player expect a jackpot. It functions as a production of In addition, joint fighting reach and battle reach described later are SPSP reach. In joint fighting reach, the success effect is a effect that suggests winning a jackpot, and the failure effect is an effect that suggests losing.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" is a battle jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → continuous production → battle reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32" is normal variation → reach → N It is a battle loss variation in which reach → continuous production → battle reach is performed. Battle Reach is a battle between the main character and the enemy character, and in the end, a victory effect (an example of a successful effect) in which the main character wins, or a defeat effect (an example of a failure effect) in which the main character is defeated. ) (see FIG. 39). In addition, the battle reach is a reach effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a “jackpot” is higher than the SP reach, the L reach, and the N reach, and is intended to make the player expect a jackpot. It functions as a production of In Battle Reach, the success effect is a effect that suggests winning a jackpot, and the failure effect is a effect that suggests a loss.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" is an L jackpot variation 1 in which normal variation → reach → N reach → continuous production → L reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33" is normal variation → reach → It is L loss variation 1 in which N reach→continuous effect→L reach is performed. Also, the L reach is a reach performance suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" is an L jackpot variation 2 in which normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → L reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P34" is normal variation → reach → It is L loss variation 2 in which N reach->development effect->L reach is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P03" is normal fluctuation → reach → N reach, so that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reach, but L reach or SP reach (co-fighting reach, battle reach) is performed. It is the N jackpot variation that is not broken. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" is L reach, SP reach, or SPSP reach (joint fight reach, battle reach ) is the N loss variation that is not performed.

Also, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 13 seconds without the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach. Moreover, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" shown in FIG. 27 is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 4 seconds without the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach.

Next, among the main productions (normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, SPSP reach (battle reach, joint fight reach)) that constitute the special figure fluctuation production in the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern, it is SPSP reach Explain battle reach and joint fight reach in detail. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Production, sound production using the speaker 52, movable body production using the movable devices 55, 56, 58 (such as board movable body production described later), operation production using the input device (normal button 40, special button 41) etc. can be executed.

<Joint Reach>
Co-fighting reach is a reach performance in which the main character cooperates with an ally character to battle an enemy character. Co-fighting ready-to-win has win-lose branches, and branches to a success presentation (victory presentation) in which the main character wins over the enemy character or a failure presentation (defeat presentation) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 38). The success effect functions as an effect suggesting to the player that he/she has won a jackpot, like the success effect in battle reach. The failure effect functions as an effect to suggest to the player that he/she has not won the jackpot, similarly to the failure effect in the battle reach.

<Battle Reach>
Battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle. The battle ready-to-win has win-lose branches, and branches to a success presentation (victory presentation) in which the main character wins over the enemy character, or a failure presentation (defeat presentation) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 39). The success effect functions as a effect to suggest to the player that he or she has won a jackpot, similar to the success effect in the joint fight reach. The failure effect functions as an effect to suggest to the player that he/she has not won the jackpot, like the failure effect in the joint fight reach.

Next, the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern in the non-time saving state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "jackpot" in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment is the special figure 1 variation Distribution rate of pattern "P03" (2%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" (10%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" (13%) ⇒ Special figure 1 Distribution rate of variation pattern "P01" (20%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" (25%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" (30%) in that order getting higher.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28(B), the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "loss with reach" in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is Figure 1 Distribution rate of variation pattern "P32" (2%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P31" (5%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P04" (10%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P33" (20%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P34" (23%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" (40%) is higher in the order of

In addition, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the first embodiment in the "non-time-saving state", the special figure 1 pending number is "0 to 2", and special figure 1 variation selected in the case of "no reach loss" The distribution rate of the pattern is higher in the order of the distribution rate (20%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" ⇒ the distribution rate (80%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" (not shown ).

In addition, the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment is in a "non-time saving state", the special figure 1 reservation number is "3 to 4", and the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "no reach loss" The distribution rate is higher in the order of the distribution rate (20%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" ⇒ the distribution rate (80%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" (not shown) .

In addition, in this form, as shown in FIG. 28, when the jackpot is won (in the case of jackpot variation), the battle reach is more likely to be executed than the joint fight reach. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), joint fighting reach is more likely to be executed than battle reach. That is, in this form, the battle reach is a reach production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the joint fight reach. It should be noted that, in win-lose branches in various types of SPSP reach (battle reach, joint fight reach), it may be configured to perform an operation presentation for operating the operation unit (the normal button 40 and the special button 41).

Furthermore, in this form, according to the explanation using FIG. 27 and FIG. , Enemy character challenge continuous production) is executed, it is easy to develop into joint fighting reach or battle reach in special figure fluctuation production. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won (in the case of a jackpot change), when the continuous production (LOGO challenge continuous production, ally character challenge continuous production, enemy character challenge continuous production) is executed in the special figure fluctuation production, It is becoming difficult to develop into L reach with special figure fluctuation production. Also, according to the explanation using FIGS. 27 and 28, in the case of loss (in the case of loss fluctuation), continuous production with special figure fluctuation production (LOGO challenge continuous production, ally character challenge continuous production, enemy character challenge continuous production) When is executed, it is difficult to develop into a joint fight reach or a battle reach with special fluctuation effects. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), when the continuous production (LOGO challenge continuous production, ally character challenge continuous production, enemy character challenge continuous production) is executed in the special figure fluctuation production, the special figure fluctuation production It is easy to develop into L reach.

Next, the received command analysis processing (S4105) by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. Challenge continuous production) will be explained.

First, when the microcomputer 121 for production control of the first embodiment determines that the special figure fluctuation start command is received in the reception command analysis process (S4105), the fluctuation start command is received. In this fluctuation start command reception processing, first, the fluctuation performance pattern selection processing is performed, and then the notice performance selection processing is performed. In the fluctuation production pattern selection process, the production pattern (sub fluctuation pattern) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. And in the notice effect selection processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command, the notice effect (character appearance notice, other notice effect) to be performed along with the variation effect is selected. Information on the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and transmitted to the image control board 140 in the advance notice effect start command. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the designated notice effect image on the display section 50a. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the production means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice production based on the information of the advance notice production stored in the production RAM 124. Control accordingly.

Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control of 1st Embodiment may perform a mode status setting process in a receiving command analysis process (S4105). This mode status setting process is a process for changing the setting of the production mode in accordance with the change to the game state. The production control microcomputer 121 sets the production mode according to the value of the mode status. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121, according to the received command (high probability end command, time saving end command, high probability setting command, time saving setting command), the value of the mode status "1", "2", Or set to "3".

More specifically, when shifting to the initial setting or the normal game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value of the mode status to “1” and enters the normal effect mode (first normal effect mode, second normal effect mode, production mode, third normal production mode). Further, when the state is shifted to the low probability high base game state after the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value of the mode status to "2" in the mode status setting process. In this case, the time saving production mode is set. Moreover, when it transfers to a high certainty non-time-saving state after a big-hit game, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control sets the value of a mode status to "3" in a mode status setting process. In this case, set to probability variation production mode.

When the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is controlled to the low-probability low-base game state by the game control microcomputer 101, in the mode status setting process, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the first normal production mode and the second normal production mode. Any normal production mode can be set from the mode or the third normal production mode.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 selects from among three types of normal production modes, according to the set normal production mode, L reach, joint fighting with special figure fluctuation production. The type of continuous effect executed before one of reach and battle reach is different. Here, there are three types of continuous effects (special effects) in the first embodiment: LOGO challenge continuous effects, ally character challenge continuous effects, and enemy character challenge continuous effects.

The LOGO challenge continuous production is a production character corresponding to the first normal production mode during execution of one special figure fluctuation production when the first normal production mode is set by the production control microcomputer 121. This is an effect in which the awakening aura effect in which the main character is displayed on the display section 50a is performed twice or three times in succession. Here, in the awakening aura effect, the color indicated by the awakening aura image displayed on the display unit 50a changes according to the number of times the awakening aura effect has been performed continuously. This is an effect in which the degree of expectation for a big win increases as the color indicated by the aura image changes.

For example, when the first normal production mode is set by the production control microcomputer 121, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", even if the special figure variation effect is executed based on any special figure 1 variation pattern, During the execution of the special figure variation performance, the LOGO challenge continuous performance, which is the continuous performance exclusively for the first normal performance mode, is executed.

The production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production of the first embodiment includes the first production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production and the second production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production. When the production control microcomputer 121 selects the first production mode as the production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production, the main character, which is the production character corresponding to the first normal production mode, is displayed in the LOGO challenge continuous production. The awakening aura effect displayed on the part 50a is continuously executed twice.

Further, when the second production mode is selected as the production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production by the production control microcomputer 121, the main character who is the production character corresponding to the first normal production mode in the LOGO challenge continuous production. is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the awakening aura effect is performed three times in succession.

Next, the ally character challenge continuous effect means that when the second normal effect mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the second normal effect mode is performed during execution of one special figure variation effect. It is an effect in which the ally character entry effect in which the ally characters, which are effect characters, are displayed one by one on the display section 50a is executed twice or three times in succession. Here, the friend character participation effect is a presentation in which the expectation of a big win is increased by increasing the number of teammate characters one by one on the display section 50a according to the number of times the friend character participation effect has been successively executed. be.

For example, when the second normal production mode is set, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31 ”, special figure 1 variation pattern “P32”, or special figure 1 variation pattern “P33”, even if the special figure variation production is executed based on any special figure 1 variation pattern, the execution of the special figure variation production In the meantime, a ally character challenge continuous effect is executed as a continuous effect exclusively for the second normal effect mode.

Here, in the ally character challenge continuous effect, the ally character participation effect is continuously executed twice or 3 times, and the greater the number of times the ally character participation effect is continuously executed, the greater the player's expectations for the big win. It is possible to suggest high In addition, the number of teammate characters displayed on the display section 50a increases in accordance with the number of times the teammate character entry effect has been executed in succession. The greater the number of friendly characters displayed on the display section 50a, the higher the expectation for a big win.

The effect modes of the ally character challenge continuous effect of the first embodiment include a first effect mode of the ally character challenge continuous effect and a second effect mode of the ally character challenge continuous effect. When the production control microcomputer 121 selects the first production mode as the production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production, the ally character which is the production character corresponding to the second normal production mode in the ally character challenge continuous production. is displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, when the second production mode is selected as the production mode of the friend character challenge continuous production by the production control microcomputer 121, the production character is a production character corresponding to the second normal production mode in the ally character challenge continuous production. The ally character participation presentation in which the ally character is displayed on the display section 50a is executed three times in succession.

Next, the enemy character challenge continuous effect means that when the third normal effect mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the third normal effect mode is performed during execution of one special figure variation effect. It is an effect in which an enemy character, which is a performance character, and a main character face each other and are defeated one by one, and the enemy character confrontation effect is executed two or three times in succession. Here, in the enemy character confrontation production, the enemy character is defeated one by one on the display unit 50a according to the number of times the enemy character confrontation production is continuously executed, thereby increasing the expectation of a big win. .

For example, when the third normal production mode is set, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31 ", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", even if the special figure variation production is executed based on any special figure 1 variation pattern, the execution of the special figure variation production During this, an enemy character challenge continuous effect is executed as a continuous effect exclusively for the third normal effect mode.

The production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production in the first embodiment includes a first production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production and a second production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production. When the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the first performance mode as the performance mode of the enemy character challenge continuous performance, the enemy character is the performance character corresponding to the third normal performance mode in the enemy character challenge continuous performance. is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enemy character confrontation effect is executed twice in succession.

Further, when the second performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the enemy character challenge continuous performance by the performance control microcomputer 121, the performance character is a performance character corresponding to the second normal performance mode in the enemy character challenge continuous performance. The enemy character confrontation effect in which the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a is executed three times in succession.

Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding the execution of the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. In the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121, for example, determines that the currently set production mode is the first normal production mode, and the received special figure fluctuation start command indicates Special figure variation pattern is special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32" , or when it is determined that it is one of the special figure 1 variation patterns among the special figure 1 variation patterns "P33", based on the continuous production selection table shown in FIG. 29 (A), continuous production (LOGO challenge Continuous performance, friendly character challenge continuous performance, enemy character challenge continuous performance) will be selected by lottery. In addition, using the random number for the selection lottery ("0" to "99") for continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect), LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect , or enemy character challenge continuous production, select one of the continuous production.

When the production control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment is set to the first normal production mode, in the process of receiving the fluctuation start command of the first embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P33" When it is determined to be the FIG. 1 variation pattern, the LOGO challenge continuous effect is selected at a rate of 100% as the continuous effect (see FIG. 29(A)).

Subsequently, in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when determining that the presently set effect mode is the first normal effect mode, FIG. 29 (A ), when the LOGO challenge continuous effect is selected as the continuous effect based on the continuous effect selection table shown in FIG. In addition, using the random number for the selection lottery of the LOGO challenge continuous production (“0” to “99”), either the first production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production or the second production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production Select the mode of presentation.

Specifically, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command If the special figure variation pattern indicated by is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", as shown in FIG. Select at a rate of 100% and do not select the first effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command If the special figure variation pattern indicated by is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", as shown in FIG. Select at a rate of 100% and do not select the second effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command If the special figure variation pattern indicated by is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", as shown in FIG. Select at a rate of 100% and do not select the first effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command If the special figure variation pattern indicated by is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", as shown in FIG. Select at a rate of 100% and do not select the first effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is, for example, when the LOGO challenge continuous production is selected while setting the first normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command If the special figure variation pattern indicated by is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", as shown in FIG. Select at a rate of 100% and do not select the second effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

27 to 30 described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot fluctuates), when the first normal effect mode is set , the LOGO challenge continuous production in which the awakening aura production is performed three times in a row during the execution of the special fluctuation production is the LOGO challenge in which the awakening aura production is performed twice in a row during the execution of the special fluctuation production. It is easier to execute than continuous production. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the case of a loss (in the case of loss variation), when the first normal production mode is set, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production, an awakening aura production is performed twice in a row more easily than the LOGO challenge continuous effect in which the awakening aura effect is performed three times in succession during execution of the special figure variation performance. As a result, when the first normal production mode is set, the greater the number of times the awakening aura production is continuously executed in the LOGO challenge continuous production during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production, the higher the expectation of the jackpot. It will be.

Subsequently, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when it is determined that the currently set effect mode is the second normal effect mode, the received special figure The special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", the special figure 1 Variation pattern “P32” or special figure 1 variation pattern “P33”, when it is determined that it is one of the special figure 1 variation patterns, based on the continuous production selection table shown in FIG. 29 (B), continuous production ( A lottery will be held to select a LOGO challenge continuous effect, a friendly character challenge continuous effect, or an enemy character challenge continuous effect. In addition, using random numbers (from "0" to "99") for selection lottery of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect), LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect , or enemy character challenge continuous production, select one of the continuous production.

In the processing at the time of receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the friend character challenge continuous effect, for example, when it determines that the currently set effect mode is the second normal effect mode. 29(B), based on the continuous effect selection table shown in FIG. 29(B). A lottery is carried out for a performance mode of the continuous performance. In addition, using the random number for the selection lottery of the ally character challenge continuous effect ("0" to "99"), the first effect mode of the ally character challenge continuous effect, or the second effect mode Select one of the presentation modes.

Specifically, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the ally character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special If the special figure variation pattern indicated by the figure variation start command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", as shown in FIG. The second production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the ally character challenge continuous performance is not selected.

In addition, in the process of receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects, for example, the ally character challenge continuous effect while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special figure change start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the process of receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects, for example, the ally character challenge continuous effect while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special figure change start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects, for example, the ally character challenge continuous effect while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the process of receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects, for example, the ally character challenge continuous effect while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special figure change start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects, for example, the ally character challenge continuous effect while setting the second normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is not selected.

27 to 30 described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot fluctuates), when the second normal effect mode is set , the ally character challenge continuous effect, in which the allied character participation effect is performed three times in a row during the execution of the special figure change effect, is performed twice in a row during the execution of the special figure change effect. It is easier to execute than the ally character challenge continuous production. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the case of a loss (in the case of a loss variation), if the second normal production mode is set, the allied character participates in the war during execution of the special figure fluctuation production. The ally character challenge continuous performance in which the performance is continuously performed twice is easier to execute than the ally character challenge continuous performance in which the ally character participation performance is continuously performed three times during execution of the special figure variation performance. As a result, when the second normal production mode is set, in the ally character challenge continuous production during execution of the special figure fluctuation production, the greater the number of times the ally character participation production is continuously executed, the greater the expectation of the jackpot. is high.

Subsequently, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when it is determined that the currently set effect mode is the third normal effect mode, the received special figure The special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", the special figure 1 Variation pattern “P32” or special figure 1 variation pattern “P33”, when it is determined that it is one of the special figure 1 variation patterns, based on the continuous production selection table shown in FIG. 29 (C), continuous production ( A lottery will be held to select a LOGO challenge continuous effect, a friendly character challenge continuous effect, or an enemy character challenge continuous effect. In addition, using random numbers (from "0" to "99") for selection lottery of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect), LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect , or enemy character challenge continuous production, select one of the continuous production.

In the processing at the time of receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the enemy character challenge continuous effect, for example, when determining that the currently set effect mode is the third normal effect mode. If the player selects the enemy character challenge continuous effect as the continuous effect based on the continuous effect selection table shown in FIG. A lottery is carried out for a performance mode of the continuous performance. In addition, using random numbers for the selection lottery of the enemy character challenge continuous effect ("0" to "99"), the first effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect, or the second effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect, Select one of the presentation modes.

Specifically, in the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the figure variation start command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", as shown in FIG. is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production is not selected.

In addition, in the processing when receiving the variation start command of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, when the enemy character challenge continuous effect is selected while setting the third normal effect mode, the received special figure variation start When the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", as shown in FIG. The production mode is selected at a rate of 100%, and the second production mode of the enemy character challenge continuous production is not selected.

27 to 30 described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot fluctuates), when the third normal effect mode is set , the enemy character challenge continuous effect, in which the enemy character confrontation effect is performed three times in a row during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect, is the enemy character confrontation effect that is performed twice in a row during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect. It is easier to execute than the enemy character challenge continuous production that is given. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the case of a loss (in the case of a loss variation), if the third normal production mode is set, the enemy character confrontation is performed during execution of the special figure fluctuation production. The enemy character challenge continuous performance in which the performance is continuously performed twice is easier to execute than the enemy character challenge continuous performance in which the enemy character participation performance is continuously performed three times during execution of the special figure variation performance. As a result, when the third normal production mode is set, the greater the number of times the enemy character confrontation production is continuously executed in the enemy character challenge continuous production during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production, the greater the expectation of the jackpot. is high.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the normal production mode is set by the production control microcomputer 121, continuous production (LOGO challenge continuous production, ally character challenge continuous production, enemy character challenge continuous production) is performed. During execution, the parameter images PM (first parameter image PM1, second parameter image PM2) are displayed on the display unit 50a. In the parameter image PM, a meter indicating the points (predetermined performance value) acquired by the player is displayed. In addition, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the first embodiment, a point number image KP indicating the points to be given to the player is displayed in the continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect). At the same time, a board movable body effect (movable body effect) for moving the board movable body 55k is executed. Then, when the total number of acquired points of the parameter images PM (first parameter image PM1, second parameter image PM2) displayed on the display unit 50a during execution of the continuous effect reaches an upper limit value (for example, ten), , It will develop into a joint fight reach or a battle reach with a special variable production. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the parameter image PM (first parameter image PM1, second If the total number of acquired points of the 2-parameter image PM2) does not reach the upper limit (for example, 10), it will proceed to L reach without proceeding to joint fighting reach or battle reach in special figure fluctuation production. .

In addition, in the LOGO challenge continuous effect executed during the setting of the first normal effect mode of the first embodiment, the player does not press the normal button 40, and with the passage of time in the LOGO challenge continuous effect It is a continuous effect that gives points to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, and to be thrilled by the fact that the points are given with the passage of time.

On the other hand, in the ally character challenge continuous effect executed during the setting of the second normal effect mode of the first embodiment, points are awarded to the player when the normal button 40 is pressed during execution of the ally character participation effect. It is a continuous production that is given. As a result, it is possible to press the normal button 40 in the ally character challenge continuous effect to make the player excited as to whether or not points will be awarded.

In the effect data creation process (S4109) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a continuous effect ( (Fig. 29), execution of selected continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effects, ally character challenge continuous effects, enemy character challenge continuous effects) Aspects (1st presentation mode of continuous LOGO challenge presentation, 2nd presentation mode of continuous LOGO challenge presentation, 1st presentation mode of continuous ally character challenge presentation, 2nd presentation mode of continuous ally character challenge presentation, enemy character challenge continuous presentation Rendering data may be created based on processing results such as the first rendering mode and the second rendering mode of enemy character challenge continuous rendering (FIG. 30).

Subsequently, in the movable device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the case where the first normal effect mode is set, the effect data creation process (S4108 ) on the board at the timing of displaying the point number image KP on the display unit 50a based on the performance data created based on the processing result of the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous performance and the processing result of the first performance mode of the LOGO challenge continuous performance. Drive data is output to perform a movable object effect (see FIG. 34(D)) for operating the device 55 . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data (see FIG. 34(D)).

In addition, in the movable device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when setting the case where the first normal effect mode is set, effect data creation process (S4108) At the display timing of the point number image KP on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 32), based on the data for effect created based on the processing result of the LOGO challenge continuous effect and the second effect mode of the LOGO challenge continuous effect. , drive data is output in order to perform a movable body presentation (see FIG. 35(E)) for operating the on-board movable device 55 . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data (see FIG. 35(E)).

Subsequently, in the movable device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when setting the case where the second normal effect mode is set, the effect data creation process (S4108 ), at the timing of displaying the point number image KP on the display unit 50a, the board Drive data is output to perform a movable body effect (see FIG. 36(D)) for operating the upper movable device 55 . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data (see FIG. 36(D)).

In addition, in the movable device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when setting the case where the second normal effect mode is set, effect data creation process (S4108) At the display timing of the point number image KP on the display unit 50a (Fig. 33 (see FIG. 36(D) and FIG. 37(E)). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data (see FIGS. 36(D) and 37(E)).

Subsequently, in the mobile device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when setting the case where the third normal effect mode is set, the effect data creation process (S4108 ), at the timing of displaying the point number image KP on the display unit 50a, the board Drive data is output to perform a movable body presentation for operating the upper movable device 55 . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data.

Further, in the movable device control process (S4103) of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when setting the case where the third normal effect mode is set, effect data creation process (S4108) At the timing of displaying the point number image KP on the display unit 50a, based on the effect data created based on the execution of the enemy character challenge continuous effect and the processing result of the second effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect, Drive data is output to perform a movable body presentation for operating the movable device 55 . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect that causes the on-board movable device 55 to operate in a predetermined operation mode according to the output drive data.

Next, the processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding the provision of points will be described with reference to FIG. In the fluctuation start command receiving process of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 is given during execution of one special figure fluctuation production according to the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. Determine the total value of points.

Specifically, in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command of the first embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command of the production control microcomputer 121 is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21". If it is determined that, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), points to be given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friend character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect). Determine the total value of "ten".

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception time processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command, is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22". In this case, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), the total value of points given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) is determined to be "ten".

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception time processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command, was determined to be the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P23" In this case, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), the total value of points given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) to be "five".

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception time processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P31". In this case, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), the total value of points given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) is determined to be "ten".

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception time processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P32". In this case, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), the total value of points given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) is determined to be "ten".

In addition, in the fluctuation start command reception time processing of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P33". In this case, based on the acquisition point lottery table (see FIG. 31), the total value of points given to the player during the execution of continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) to be "five".

In the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the total value of points based on the table shown in FIG. 31 during the setting of the first normal production mode. The points are allocated to the timing of giving the points during the execution of the production. When the first normal production mode is set by the production control microcomputer 121, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production consisting of the first production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production or the second production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production. There is one timing for displaying the point number image KP on the display section 50a (see FIG. 32).

Next, using FIG. 32, when the first normal production mode is set, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or Of the special figure 1 variation patterns "P32", the timing at which the LOGO challenge continuous production consisting of the second production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production is executed in the special figure fluctuation production based on one of the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns will be explained. . When the LOGO challenge continuous effect is executed when the first normal effect mode is set, points are given only once (a specific number of times) during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 32, when the first normal production mode is set, the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started, and then the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production is started in the special figure fluctuation production. Points are given during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect. In this case, the point number image KP indicating the points to be given to the player is displayed on the display section 50a during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect. During execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the execution of the board movable body effect for moving the board movable body 55k is started (see FIG. 32).

As shown in FIG. 32, after the execution of the movable board effect is completed, the first parameter image PM1 showing the points acquired by the player is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the scale of the first parameter image PM1 is "10". ” is reached. After that, when the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production ends, it will develop into a joint fighting reach or a battle reach in the special figure fluctuation production.

In the fluctuation start command reception processing of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the total value of points based on the table shown in FIG. 31 during the setting of the second normal production mode. The points are allocated to the timing of giving the points during the execution of the production. When the second normal effect mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect, which is the first effect mode of the friend character challenge continuous effect. is provided at one place as a timing for displaying . When the second normal effect mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect, which is the second effect mode of the friend character challenge continuous effect. are provided at two positions (see FIG. 33) as timings for displaying .

Subsequently, referring to FIG. 33, when the second normal production mode is set, the timing at which the ally character challenge continuous production is executed in the second production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production in the special variable production. will be explained. FIG. 33 shows that when the second normal production mode is set by the production control microcomputer 121, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", Or, among the special figure 1 variation patterns "P32", it indicates the timing at which the ally challenge continuous production is executed in the special figure variation production based on one of the special figure 1 variation patterns. In FIG. 33, when the second normal effect mode is set, points are given twice (predetermined number of times) during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 33, when the second normal production mode is set, the execution of the special figure variation production is started, and then the ally character challenge continuous production comprising the second production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production is executed. is started. When the normal button 40 is pressed during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect, the point number image KP is displayed for the first time on the display section 50a. At the same time that the point number image KP is displayed on the display section 50a, the first execution of the board movable body presentation for moving the board movable body 55k is started.

As shown in FIG. 33, after the first execution of the movable board effect is completed, the second parameter image PM2 showing the points acquired by the player is displayed on the display section 50a, and the scale of the second parameter image PM2 is displayed. is "five".

Subsequently, when the normal button 40 is pressed again during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect, the point number image KP is displayed for the second time on the display section 50a. At the same time that the point number image KP is displayed on the display section 50a, the second execution of the board movable body presentation for moving the board movable body 55k is started.

As shown in FIG. 33, after the execution of the second movable board effect is completed, the second parameter image PM2 showing the points acquired by the player is displayed on the display section 50a, and the scale of the second parameter image PM2 is displayed. has reached "ten".

As shown in FIG. 33, when execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is completed after the execution of the board movable body effect is completed, it develops into joint fighting reach or battle reach in the special figure variation effect.

In the fluctuation start command receiving process of the first embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 121 has set the third effect mode, when the total value of the points is determined based on the table shown in FIG. The points are allocated to the timing of giving the points during execution of the continuous performance. When the third normal effect mode is set by the effect control microcomputer 121, the enemy character challenge continuous effect consisting of the first effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect or the second effect mode of the enemy character challenge continuous effect. One or two timings for displaying the point number image KP on the display unit 50a are provided as timings for awarding points during execution.

Next, when the first normal production mode is set, the case where the LOGO challenge continuous production is executed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. FIG. First, using FIG. 34, when the first normal production mode is set, in special figure variation production based on special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" or special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", LOGO challenge A case where the LOGO challenge continuous effect, which is the first effect mode of the continuous effect, is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 34 .

During the setting of the first normal production mode, when the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started, the fluctuation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started on the display unit 50a, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. be started. When the first normal effect mode is set, a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the daytime normal background image G102 on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the first normal effect mode is set.

After that, the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production is started in the special figure variation production executed during the setting of the first normal production mode. When execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect is started, as shown in FIG. 34A, a title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" on the display unit 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect has started.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the display of the title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" on the display unit 50a ends in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, the first awakening aura is displayed. A performance is performed. When the first awakening aura effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 34B, a character image LG representing the main character and a first awakening aura image KTA surrounding the main character are displayed on the display unit 50a. (blue) is displayed. By displaying the first awakening aura image KTA (blue) on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the first awakening aura effect is being executed.

Further, when the awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 34(B), the first parameter image PM1 showing the points acquired by the player is displayed on the display section 50a. The first parameter image PM1 displayed on the display unit 50a is an image showing parameters in the form of vertical rectangles indicating the scaled amount corresponding to the acquired points. For example, the first parameter image PM1 is incremented by one scale every time the number of points acquired by the player increases by one. For example, when the number of points acquired by the player reaches 10 (predetermined value), the scale indicated by the first parameter image PM1 displayed on the display section 50a reaches "10".

When the execution of the first awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends, the display of the first awakening aura image KTA (blue) ends. Subsequently, the second awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is executed. When the second awakening aura effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 34(C), a second awakening aura image KTB (green) is displayed on the display section 50a so as to cover the main character. By displaying the second awakening aura image KTB (green) on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the second awakening aura effect is being executed.

Even if the execution of the second awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends, the execution of the third awakening aura effect does not start, and as shown in FIG. An acquired points image KP showing the number of points acquired by the player is displayed. Note that the number of points indicated by the point number image KP displayed on the display unit 50a is "five". In addition, in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven to move the on-board movable body 55k downward (fall). Body performance is performed. At the same time when the point number image KP is displayed on the display section 50a, the board movable body effect is executed, so that the point acquisition can be enhanced.

Subsequently, when the display of the point number image KP and the execution of the movable board effect are completed on the display unit 50a, the first parameter image PM1 with the scale reaching "five" is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(E). It will be displayed in the section 50a. By displaying the first parameter image PM1 whose scale has reached "5" on the display unit 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the number of points obtained by the player in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is 5 points. ing. After that, the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends. As shown in the first parameter image PM1 displayed on the display unit 50a, the number of points acquired by the player is 5 points and has not reached 10 points. Instead of developing into Reach or Battle Reach, it will develop into L Reach.

Using FIG. 35, during the setting of the first normal production mode, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or the special figure 1 variation pattern " P32", in the special figure fluctuation production based on any of the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, the case where the LOGO challenge continuous production consisting of the second production mode of the LOGO challenge continuous production is executed will be described using FIG. do.

During the setting of the first normal production mode, when the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started, the fluctuation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started on the display unit 50a, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. be started. When the first normal effect mode is set, a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the daytime normal background image G102 on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the first normal effect mode is set.

After that, the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production is started in the special figure variation production executed during the setting of the first normal production mode. When the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35A, a title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" on the display unit 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect has started.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the display of the title character image LT dedicated to the LOGO challenge continuous effect indicating "LOGO CHALLENGE" on the display unit 50a ends in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, the first awakening aura is displayed. A performance is performed. When the first awakening aura effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35B, a character image LG representing the main character and a first awakening aura image KTA surrounding the main character are displayed on the display unit 50a. (blue) is displayed. By displaying the first awakening aura image KTA (blue) on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the first awakening aura effect is being executed.

Further, when the awakening aura effect is executed in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the first parameter image PM1 showing the points acquired by the player is displayed on the display section 50a. As the acquired points increase by one, the first parameter image PM1 increases by one scale. When the number of acquired points reaches 10 (predetermined value), the scale indicated by the first parameter image PM1 displayed on the display section 50a reaches "10".

When the execution of the first awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends, the display of the first awakening aura image KTA (blue) ends. Subsequently, the second awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is executed. When the second awakening aura effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35(C), a second awakening aura image KTB (green) is displayed on the display section 50a so as to cover the main character. By displaying the second awakening aura image KTB (green) on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the second awakening aura effect is being performed.

When the execution of the second awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends, the display of the second awakening aura image KTB (green) ends. Subsequently, the third awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is executed. When the third awakening aura effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35(D), a third awakening aura image KTC (red) is displayed on the display section 50a so as to cover the main character. By displaying the third awakening aura image KTC (red) on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the third awakening aura effect is being executed.

When execution of the third awakening aura effect in the LOGO challenge continuous effect is completed, as shown in FIG. be. Note that the number of points indicated by the point number image KP displayed on the display unit 50a is "ten". By displaying the point number image KP indicating "ten" on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to grasp that 10 points have been obtained. In addition, in the LOGO challenge continuous effect, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the driving source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven to move the on-board movable body 55k downward (lower). Body performance is executed. At the same time when the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, the board movable body effect is executed, so that the point acquisition can be enhanced.

Subsequently, when the display of the point number image KP and the execution of the movable board effect are completed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. A first parameter image PM1 indicating that is displayed, and then execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect ends. As shown in the first parameter image PM1 displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 35(F)), since the number of points acquired by the player has reached 10 points (ten scale), the LOGO challenge continues. After the execution of the production is completed, it will develop into a joint fighting reach or a battle reach.

Next, the case where the ally character challenge continuous effect is executed in the special figure variation effect when the second normal effect mode is set will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. First, using FIG. 36, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern " P32" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", in the special figure variation production based on one of the special figure 1 variation patterns, the first production mode of the ally character challenge continuous production, or the ally character challenge continuous production A case where the ally character challenge continuous effect of the second effect mode is executed will be described.

During the setting of the second normal production mode, when the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started, the fluctuation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started on the display unit 50a, and the fluctuation display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is also started. be started. When the second normal effect mode is set, a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing a mountain view in the evening is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the evening normal background image G103 on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the second normal effect mode is set.

After that, the execution of the ally challenge continuous production is started in the special figure variation production executed during the setting of the second normal production mode. When execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36A, a title character image MT dedicated to the ally character challenge continuous effect indicating "Friendly Character Challenge" is displayed on the display section 50a. By displaying the title character image MT dedicated to the ally character challenge continuous effect indicating "Friendly Character Challenge" on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect has started. becomes.

After that, execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is started in the special figure variation effect executed during the setting of the second normal effect mode. When execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36A, a title character image MT dedicated to the ally character challenge continuous effect indicating "Friendly Character Challenge" is displayed on the display section 50a. . By displaying the title character image MT dedicated to the ally character challenge continuous effect indicating "Friendly Character Challenge" on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect has started. becomes.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the display of the title character image MT dedicated to the ally character challenge continuous effect indicating "Friendly Character Challenge" on the display unit 50a ends in the ally character challenge continuous effect, the first time is displayed. is executed. In the ally character challenge continuous effect, when the first ally character participation effect is executed, the first ally character MK1 of the main character is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 36(B). As shown in FIG. 36B, by displaying the first teammate character MK1 on the display unit 50a, the player is notified that the first teammate character participation effect in the teammate character challenge continuous effect is being executed. It is possible to comprehend.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36(B), in the ally character participation effect, the left effect symbol EZ1 moves from the lower left to the upper left on the display section 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 moves from the lower right to the upper right. to move. Further, when the friendly character participation effect is executed in the friendly character challenge continuous effect, as shown in FIG. . The second parameter image PM2 displayed on the display unit 50a is an image showing parameters in the shape of a horizontal rectangle indicating the scaled amount corresponding to the acquired points. For example, every time the acquired points increase by one point, the second parameter image PM2 increases by one scale to the right. When the number of acquired points reaches 10 (predetermined value), the scale indicated by the second parameter image PM2 displayed on the display section 50a reaches "10".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36(B), a normal button operation prompting image G4 is displayed on the display section 50a in the friendly character participation presentation. The normal button operation prompting image G4 includes an elliptical image and a character image indicating "PUSH". In response to pressing of the normal button 40 during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, the main character's ally character will be awarded points as they participate. As shown in FIG. 36B, the normal button operation prompting image G4 is displayed on the display section 50a, thereby prompting the player to press the normal button 40. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36B, in the first friendly character participation presentation in the friendly character challenge continuous presentation, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation valid period. In response to the operation, or when the normal button 40 is not operated during the button operation effective period and the button operation effective period elapses, the production example shown in FIG. 36(C) is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(C), a character image indicating "participation" is displayed on the display section 50a, and the main character's second ally character MK2 is also displayed. By displaying a character image indicating "participation" and the second teammate character MK2 on the display unit 50a, the player can understand that the second teammate character MK2 will appear in the teammate character challenge continuous effect. It is possible.

In the first ally character participation effect, when the display of the character image indicating "participation" on the display unit 50a and the display of the second ally character MK2 of the main character are finished, as shown in FIG. 36(D), A point number image KP indicating "+5" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the point number image KP indicating "+5" on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that 5 points have been awarded. Further, as shown in FIG. 36(D), the point number image KP indicating "+5" is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the driving source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven to drive the on-board movable body 55k. is moved downward (descends). In the ally character challenge continuous effect, as shown in FIG. By executing the board movable body effect in which 55k moves (descends) downward, it is possible to boost the acquisition of points.

When execution of the second ally character participation effect in the ally character challenge continuous effect ends, display of the point number image KP indicating "+5" on the display unit 50a ends, and execution of the board movable body effect ends. becomes. As a result, the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, and the on-board movable body 55k moves upward (rises) and returns to the initial position. The execution of the first allied character entry effect is completed, and the process proceeds to the effect example shown in FIG. 37(A).

Subsequently, in the teammate character challenge continuous effect, execution of the second teammate character participation effect is started. In the second teammate character participation effect, as shown in FIG. 37A, the first teammate character MK1 and the second teammate character MK2 are displayed in the center of the display section 50a. In addition, in the second ally character participation effect in the ally character challenge continuous effect, as shown in FIG. EZ3 moves from the lower right to the upper right. In this case, the normal button operation promotion image G4 is displayed on the display section 50a.

For example, when the second normal production mode is set, the friend challenge executed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P23" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P33" In the case of the ally character challenge continuous effect consisting of the first effect mode of the continuous effect (see FIG. 37(B)), the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or during the button operation valid period. When the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, the process proceeds to the example of effect shown in FIG. 37(C).

As shown in FIG. 37(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same stop mode (“3 ↓ 3”, so-called reach pattern) on the display section 50a, and the reach pattern is displayed. is established, a new ally character does not appear, points are not awarded, and the second ally character participation presentation in the ally character challenge continuous presentation ends. As shown in FIG. 37(C), a second parameter image PM2 is displayed on the display section 50a indicating that the number of points acquired by the player is 5 points (fifth scale). As shown in the second parameter image PM2 displayed on the display unit 50a, the number of points acquired by the player is 5 points (on a scale of 5), and has not reached 10 points. ends. After that, it will develop into L reach without developing into joint fight reach or battle reach.

In addition, when it is called a fixed stop display (definite stop display) or a final stop display (final stop display), it means a state in which the production pattern is completely stopped. On the other hand, the temporary stop display means that the variation speed of the production pattern is "0", but it changes such as shaking at the position where the production pattern is displayed, and the expansion and contraction are repeated. Say the state of not stopping. The term "stop display" may refer to temporary stop display or fixed stop display.

On the other hand, when the second normal production mode is set, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or special figure 1 variation In the pattern "P32", if it is a ally character challenge continuous effect consisting of the second effect mode of the ally character challenge continuous effect executed in the special figure variation effect based on one of the special figure 1 variation patterns (Fig. 37 (B)), when the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation effective period, or when the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, as shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the production example shown in (D).

As shown in FIG. 37(D), in the second friendly character participation presentation in the friendly character challenge continuous presentation, a character image indicating "participation" and the main character's third friend character MK3 are displayed on the display section 50a. be done. By displaying a character image indicating "participation" and the main character's third ally character MK3 on the display unit 50a, the execution of the second ally character participation effect continues for the player, and a new ally character appears. It is possible to grasp that it has appeared.

When the character image indicating "participation" and the main character's third ally character MK3 are displayed on the display unit 50a, the point number image KP indicating "+5" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the point number image KP indicating "+5" on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that 5 points have been awarded. Further, as shown in FIG. 37(E), the point number image KP indicating "+5" is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the driving source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven to drive the on-board movable body 55k. is moved downward (descends). In the ally character challenge continuous effect, as shown in FIG. By executing the board movable body effect in which 55k moves (descends) downward, it is possible to boost the acquisition of points.

When execution of the second ally character participation effect in the ally character challenge continuous effect ends, display of the point number image KP indicating "+5" on the display unit 50a ends, and execution of the board movable body effect ends. becomes. As a result, the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, and the on-board movable body 55k moves upward (rises) and returns to the initial position.

In the ally character challenge continuous effect, when the execution of the second ally character participation effect ends, the first ally character MK1, the second ally character MK2, and the third ally character MK3 are displayed above the display section 50a. It will be. Further, as shown in FIG. 37(F), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (“3 ↓ 3”, so-called reach pattern) on the display section 50a, Reach is established. Further, as shown in FIG. 37(F), a second parameter image PM2 indicating that the number of points the player has acquired is 10 points (ten scale) is displayed on the display section 50a. As shown in the second parameter image PM2 displayed on the display unit 50a, the number of points acquired by the player is 10 points (ten scale), and since the player has reached 10 points, the ally character challenge continuous effect is performed. Execution ends. After that, it will develop into a joint fight reach or a battle reach.

<Joint Reach>
Next, for example, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production in the setting of the first normal production mode, the points reach 10 points in the LOGO challenge continuous production, and a specific example of the developed joint fight reach is shown in FIG. will be used to explain. In co-fight reach, an image indicating that the main character and the enemy character are about to fight is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and then, as shown in FIG. appears on the display unit 50a as reinforcements. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character cooperate to battle the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown), and furthermore, the main character and the ally character both attack the enemy character. The image is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 38(B)).

If it is a joint battle reach executed based on the joint battle big hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", see FIG. 27), a successful production suggesting that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 38 (B) As the (winning effect), a victory image (including an image of the hero character being happy and a success background image G80) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating that the jackpot has been won (see FIG. 38(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "double eyes" (FIG. 38). (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint battle reach executed based on the joint battle loss fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern P31 ″, see FIG. 27), after the production of FIG. As a production), a defeat image (including an image of the main character in grief and a failure background image G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by being hit by the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a, along with a production pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "Reach Loss" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 38(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 38). (F)).

<Battle Reach>
Next, for example, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production during the setting of the first normal production mode, the point reaches 10 points in the LOGO challenge continuous production, and a specific example of the developed battle reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in Battle Ready, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight each other is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 39(A)). An image showing that the main character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and an image showing that the main character is attacking the enemy character is displayed before the win-lose branch. is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 39(B)).

If it is a battle reach executed based on the battle jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", see FIG. 27), a successful production suggesting that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 39 (B) As the (winning effect), a victory image (including an image of the hero character being happy and a success background image G80) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating that the jackpot has been won (see FIG. 39(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "double eyes" (FIG. 39). (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a battle reach executed based on the battle loss variation (special figure variation pattern "P32", see FIG. 27), a failure effect ( As a fail effect), a defeat image (including an image of the main character in grief and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is performed. Symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as "ready-to-lose" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 39(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 39). (F)).

In the conventional pachinko game machine, for example, when the performance pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation performance and the ready-to-win is established, it has been possible to develop into the ready-to-win performance that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. However, if the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect and the ready-to-win state is established, it is not interesting for the player if it develops into the ready-to-win effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit.

Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect If the number of points acquired in the production) does not reach 10 points, it will not develop into joint fighting reach or battle reach. In addition, depending on the set production mode, the number of points granted in the continuous production (LOGO challenge continuous production, ally character challenge continuous production, enemy character challenge continuous production) executed in the special figure variation production is different. . Furthermore, when the number of points is given in a continuous effect (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect), depending on the set effect mode, whether the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is accompanied. It may or may not be different. In addition, at the same time as the point number image KP indicating the number of points acquired in the continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friend character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the on-board movable body 55k is displayed. The number of times that the board movable body effect that moves (descends) downward is also different. As described above, various effects (whether or not the normal button 40 is pressed) can be produced by continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, friendly character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) executed in the set effect mode. , the number of executions of the board movable body production, the number of points granted), even if it develops into a joint fight reach or a battle reach, it is possible for the player to develop into a joint fight reach or a battle reach. It is possible to entertain the performance. In addition, by reaching 10 points in the continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effect, ally character challenge continuous effect, enemy character challenge continuous effect) executed in the set production mode, joint fight reach , or develops into a battle reach, so not only is the joint fight reach or the battle reach highly valued for the player, but it is also possible to provide an effect in which the player can expect a big win. Therefore, the ready-to-win effect, in which the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect, and the ready-to-win is established and develops, becomes very interesting, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

8. Effect of the present embodiment (first embodiment) As described in detail above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, the LOGO challenge continuous effect is performed when the first normal effect mode is set. When the number of points awarded once reaches 10 points during execution, it will develop into joint fighting reach or battle reach. On the other hand, if the number of points granted twice reaches 10 points during the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect when the second normal effect mode is set, it will develop into a joint fight reach or a battle reach. Become. As a result, by varying the number of times points are given according to the production mode, it is possible to entertain whether or not the game will develop into a cooperative reach or a battle reach. Therefore, the number of times points are given according to the performance mode makes the game fun by making the player feel that he wants the points to reach 10 points, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, if points are given twice during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, 10 points are reached. . However, 10 points cannot be reached by giving only one point during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect when the second normal effect mode is set. As a result, when the second normal production mode is set, when the ally character challenge continuous production is executed in the special figure fluctuation production, it is exciting to see whether points will be given twice instead of once. While doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect executed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, when the second normal presentation mode is set, points are given twice during execution of the friendly character challenge continuous presentation, and it becomes interesting by heightening the player's desire to reach 10 points. It is possible to improve amusement in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production in the case where the first normal production mode is set, the points are not given twice, and the points are awarded. It is possible to make one's heart throb as to whether or not 10 points will be reached after being awarded once. As a result, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous performance in the case where the first normal performance mode is set, points are awarded once and the player's desire to reach 10 points is heightened, making it interesting. It becomes possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the ally character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, it is determined whether or not points are awarded by pressing the normal button 40. It is possible to draw the player's attention to. On the other hand, in the LOGO challenge continuous effect when the first normal effect mode is set, whether or not the number of points displayed on the display unit 50a reaches 10 points without pressing the normal button 40. It is possible to draw attention only to As a result, not only the number of times points are awarded but also whether or not the normal button 40 is pressed for giving points differs depending on the set performance mode, so that the giving of points can be enjoyed. By doing so, it becomes interesting, and it becomes possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, when points are given twice, 2 Each time, a board movable body effect is executed to move (lower) the board movable body 55k downward. On the other hand, during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, when the point is awarded once, the on-board movable body 55k is moved downward once (down). A board movable body effect that causes the player to move is executed. As a result, according to the set performance mode, the board movable body performance is executed the same number of times as the number of times points are given during execution of the continuous performance. Therefore, even when the first normal production mode or the second normal production mode is set, the board movable body production is executed, and it becomes interesting by exciting that points are given during the execution of the continuous production. , it is possible to improve the game interest.

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. In addition, technical features in the above-described first embodiment and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate if they are not described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 (entering a ball), various random numbers (an example of numerical information and determination information) for performing a special lottery etc. ) corresponded to “satisfaction of a predetermined condition”, but it is not limited to this. For example, other starting ports different from the first starting port and the second starting port 12 may be provided. It should be noted that the special figure 1 lottery or the special figure 2 lottery may be performed by winning a game ball in another starting opening. In this case, if there is a game ball winning (entering ball) to one of the starting openings of the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, or other starting openings, a special lottery etc. Acquisition of various random numbers (an example of numerical information or determination information) may correspond to "establishment of a predetermined condition".

In the first embodiment, the jackpot game state corresponds to the "special game state", but it is not limited to this. For example, one of the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and "jackpot game state" , may correspond to a "special game state". Also, for example, 2 out of "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", or "jackpot gaming state" The above game state may correspond to the "special game state".

The second normal effect mode in the first embodiment corresponds to the "first effect mode", and the first normal effect mode corresponds to the "second effect mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, one of the first normal production mode, the second normal production mode, or the third normal production mode corresponds to the "first production mode", and the other normal production mode corresponds to the "second production mode". It may be equivalent to "production mode". Also, for example, the normal production mode may correspond to the "first production mode", and the time saving production mode or the variable probability production mode may correspond to the "second production mode". In addition, for example, the time saving production mode or the variable probability production mode may correspond to the "first production mode", and the normal production mode may correspond to the "second production mode". In addition, for example, the time saving production mode may correspond to the "first production mode", and the variable probability production mode may correspond to the "second production mode". For example, the continuous production may be executed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production during the setting of the time saving production mode or the probability variation production mode.

In the first embodiment, the continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effects, ally character challenge continuous effects) corresponded to the "special effects". However, it is not limited to this. For example, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, an effect such as lighting the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 in a specific light emission mode, a pending icon notice, a cut-in A notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, or the like may correspond to the “special effect”.

Although the point in the first embodiment corresponds to the "performance value", it is not limited to this. As long as the player can recognize that some kind of value has been given to the player in relation to the game presentation, it can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, an effect that increases the number of items such as the main character's weapon and allied characters gradually increases is the "effect value". may be equivalent to Further, for example, a gradual increase in the parameter display displayed on the display unit 50a may correspond to the "performance value". In addition, for example, an effect in which the number of items or the like is reduced such that the effect image of an enemy character or the like gradually decreases may correspond to the "effect value".

In the first embodiment, during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, points are given twice and the points reach 10 points. However, it is not limited to this. When the number of points acquired reaches 10 points during the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect when the second normal effect mode is set, the number of times points are awarded in the ally character challenge continuous effect If the number of times points are given in the LOGO challenge continuous effect when the first normal effect mode is set is different, it can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the first normal production mode is set, a point is awarded once in the LOGO challenge continuous production and reaches 10 points, while the second normal production mode is set. Points may be awarded three times or more in the continuous performance of the character challenge to reach 10 points.

In the above-described first embodiment, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, one point is given and the point reaches 10 points. However, it is not limited to this. When the number of points acquired reaches 10 points during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous performance when the first normal performance mode is set, the number of times points are given in the LOGO challenge continuous performance; If the number of times points are given in the ally character challenge continuous effect when the 2 normal effect mode is set, it can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second normal production mode is set, points are awarded three times in the ally character challenge continuous production and reach 10 points, while the first normal production mode is set. In the LOGO challenge continuous effect, points may be given twice to reach 10 points.

Although the cooperative reach in the first embodiment corresponds to the "specific reach", it is not limited to this. For example, joint fight reach or battle reach may correspond to "specific reach". Also, for example, the joint fight reach and the battle reach may correspond to the “specific reach”. In addition, for example, there is a joint fight reach and a story reach different from the battle reach, and any one of the joint fight reach, the battle reach, and the story reach may correspond to the “specific reach”. Also, for example, joint fight reach, battle reach, and story reach may correspond to "specific reach". Also, for example, N reach may correspond to the "specific reach". Also, for example, the L reach may correspond to the "specific reach". Also, the SP reach may correspond to the "specific reach".

In the above-described first embodiment, when the second normal production mode is set, points are awarded twice during execution of the ally character challenge continuous production, and the awarded points reach 10 points. is what happened. However, it is not limited to this. For example, other than the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect in the special figure fluctuation effect executed when the second normal effect mode is set (for example, before the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is started, the ally character Points may be given after the execution of the continuous challenge effect is finished). As a result, if points are given only once during the execution of the ally character challenge continuous production in the special figure fluctuation production executed when the second normal production mode is set, the awarded points will be 10 points. However, the number of points acquired by the player may reach 10 points after the execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect is completed. In this case, when the acquired points reach 10 points, it may be developed into a cooperative reach or a battle reach.

In the above-described first embodiment, when the first normal production mode is set, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production, points are given only once, and points are not given twice. However, it is not limited to this. For example, other than the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production in the special figure fluctuation production executed when the first normal production mode is set (for example, before the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production is started, the LOGO challenge continuous production points may be awarded after the execution of is completed). As a result, one point is given during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous performance in the special figure fluctuation performance executed when the first normal performance mode is set, and after the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous performance is completed, A point may be given once.

The normal button 40 of the first embodiment corresponds to the "operation means". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the normal button 40 or the special button 41 may correspond to the "operation means". Also, for example, the normal button 40 and the special button 41 may correspond to the "operation means". In addition, for example, other effect buttons different from the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are provided, and any one of the normal button 40, the special button 41, or the other effect buttons corresponds to the "operation means". can be Also, for example, the normal button 40, the special button 41, and other effect buttons may correspond to the "operation means".

In the first embodiment, during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or After the button operation effective period has passed without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, points are given. However, it is not limited to this. For example, during execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, points are given in response to pressing of the normal button 40 during the button operation valid period. A configuration may be adopted in which points are not awarded after the button operation valid period has elapsed without the normal button 40 being operated during the operation valid period. As a result, it is possible to encourage the player to positively press the normal button 40 to earn points in the ally character challenge continuous effect executed during the setting of the second normal effect mode. . Therefore, in the ally character challenge continuous effect executed during the setting of the second normal effect mode, it is possible to make it interesting that points are given by pressing the normal button 40 .

In the first embodiment described above, points are given without pressing the normal button 40 during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set. However, it is not limited to this. For example, points may be awarded when the normal button 40 is pressed during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set.

The on-board movable body 55k of the first embodiment corresponds to the "movable body". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the board top movable body 55k or the bottom board movable body 56k may correspond to the "movable body". Further, for example, the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k may correspond to the "movable body". In addition, for example, a movable body other than the board top movable body 55k and the board bottom movable body 56k may correspond to the "movable body". Also, for example, the frame movable device 58 may correspond to the "movable body".

The board movable body effect in which the drive source of the board movable device 55 of the first embodiment is driven to move (lower) the board movable body 55k downward corresponds to the "movable body effect". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the board movable body production in which the drive source of the board lower movable device 56 is driven to move (raise) the lower board movable body 56k upward may correspond to the "movable body production". Further, for example, the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven to move the on-board movable body 55k downward (lower), and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven to move the under-board movable body 56k. The board movable body production that moves (raises) upward may correspond to the "movable body production". Also, the movable body effect for driving the drive source of the frame movable device 58 may correspond to the "movable body effect".

In the first embodiment, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the on-board movable body 55k is displayed. There was a case where a board movable body production in which the was moved was executed once. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the production control microcomputer 121 can give points a plurality of times (for example, three times) during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous production in the case where the first normal production mode is set, LOGO During the execution of the continuous challenge effect, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the board movable body effect that the on-board movable body 55k is moved is executed a plurality of times (for example, three times). Also good.

In the first embodiment, during execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the on-board movable body 55k is displayed. was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect when the first normal effect mode is set, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed since the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, the board A board movable body presentation in which the upper movable body 55k is moved may be executed. Further, for example, during the execution of the LOGO challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, after the board movable body effect in which the board movable body 55k is moved is executed, on the display unit 50a A point number image KP may be displayed.

In the above-described first embodiment, during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the movable body on the board is displayed. There was one time or two times that the board movable body effect in which 55k was moved was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121, during execution of the friend character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, for example, when there is a case where points are given four times, the friend character challenge continuous effect During execution of the effect, the board movable body effect that the on-board movable body 55k is moved may be executed four times each time the point number image KP is displayed on the display section 50a.

In the above-described first embodiment, during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, and at the same time, the movable body on the board is displayed. 55k was moved and the board movable body production was performed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, during execution of the ally character challenge continuous effect when the second normal effect mode is set, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the point number image KP was displayed on the display unit 50a, A board movable body effect may be executed in which the board movable body 55k is moved. Further, for example, during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect in the case where the first normal effect mode is set, after the board movable body effect in which the board movable body 55k is moved is executed, the display unit 50a , the point number image KP may be displayed.

In the above-described first embodiment, during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect in the case where the second normal effect mode is set, at the same time as the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a, the on-board movable body 55k is displayed. There was a case where the moving board movable body presentation was executed twice. However, it is not limited to this. For example, during execution of the teammate character challenge continuous effect when the second normal effect mode is set, after the point number image KP is displayed twice on the display unit 50a, the double board movable body effect is executed. May be.

In the first embodiment, even when the first normal effect mode or the second normal effect mode is set, the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a while the continuous effect is being executed. A board movable body effect is executed in which the board movable body 55k is moved. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the point number image KP is displayed on the display unit 50a during execution of the continuous production by the set normal production mode of the first normal production mode or the second normal production mode, the board The timing at which the board movable body effect in which the upper movable body 55k is moved may be different.

In the first embodiment, the first normal production mode, or the second normal production mode, even if any production mode is set, during the execution of the continuous production in the special figure fluctuation production, the display unit At the same time as the point number image KP is displayed in 50a, the on-board movable body 55k only moves downward (falls). However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if any of the first normal production mode or the second normal production mode is set, during the execution of the continuous production in the special figure fluctuation production, the number of points on the display unit 50a At the same time when the image KP is displayed, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and the acquired points are added to the parameter image PM displayed on the display unit 50a (first parameter image PM1, second parameter image PM1). Other board movable body presentation in which the board movable body 55k is moved in a movable body mode other than the movable body mode in which the board movable body 55k moves downward (falls) when the scale of the parameter image PM2) is increased may be executed. As a result, the on-board movable body 55k is moved downward (lowered), so that the point number image KP is displayed on the display section 50a, and the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down). A parameter image PM (a first parameter image PM1, a second parameter image It is possible to raise the fact that the scale of PM2) is increased.

In the first embodiment, the scale of the parameter images PM (first parameter image PM1, second parameter image PM2) displayed on the display unit 50a allows the player to grasp the number of points acquired. rice field. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the number of points acquired may be indicated by a character image displayed on the display section 50a. This allows the player to directly grasp the number of points acquired by the player.

In the first embodiment, the number of points that can be acquired in the continuous effects (LOGO challenge continuous effects, ally character challenge continuous effects, enemy character challenge continuous effects) is 10 points. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be less than 10 points or more than 10 points.

In the ally character challenge continuous effect of the first embodiment, a new ally character only appears on the display 50a each time the ally character participation effect is continuously executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the ally character challenge continuous effect, each time a new ally character appears on the display unit 50a each time the ally character participation effect is continuously executed, a new ally character is given on the display unit 50a. It is also possible to notify the user of the number of points, display the point number image KP, and increase the scale of the second parameter image PM2. As a result, each time a new ally character appears, the number of points is given, so that the player is made to feel that a new ally character appears and enjoys the ally character challenge continuous performance. becomes possible.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the first start port 11 (fixed start port) in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change, and the second start port 12 (variable start port) in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. Although the opening and the opening for the electric tube 12D are provided, only one of them may be provided.

Also, in each of the above embodiments, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 1). However, the special figure 1 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 2 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 1 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special figure 1 lottery should be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery and makes it easier to win a big hit.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply it to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth ball game machine.

In each of the above embodiments, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special figure variable display. , 2, etc., other than three patterns may be used. For example, you may provide two designs divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one design common with the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may be used for display, and the sub-control board 120 may be used for control. Further, in areas other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (game control). In other words, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions according to means A1 to A5) are shown in the above embodiments. In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

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The invention according to means A1 is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied (when there is a winning (ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) for performing special drawing lottery ) is acquired), a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
One performance mode can be set from a plurality of types of performance modes including a first performance mode (second normal performance mode) and a second performance mode (first normal performance mode) different from the first performance mode. With production control means (production control microcomputer 121),
The production control means is
A special performance (continuous performance (LOGO challenge continuous performance, ally character challenge continuous performance, enemy character challenge continuous performance)) that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the special game state can be executed,
A predetermined effect value (point) can be given during execution of the special effect,
During the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, when the performance value given a predetermined number of times (twice) reaches a predetermined value (10), it is possible to shift to a specific reach (co-fighting reach). ,
During the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, when the performance value granted a specific number of times (once) different from the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to shift to the specific reach. to be
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the effect value given a predetermined number of times reaches a predetermined value during execution of the special effect in the first effect mode, the game machine shifts to a specific ready-to-win state. On the other hand, when the performance value given a different number of times than the predetermined number of times reaches a predetermined value during execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the game moves to a specific reach. Thus, by varying the number of times the performance value is given according to the performance mode, it is possible to entertain whether or not to shift to a specific reach. Therefore, it is possible to heighten the player's desire for the effect value to reach a predetermined value by the number of times the effect value is given according to the effect mode, thereby enhancing the game interest.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
During the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, even if the performance value is given the specific number of times by the performance control means, it does not reach the predetermined value (see FIGS. 37A to 37C). ),
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the performance value is given a predetermined number of times during the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, the performance value reaches the predetermined value, but the performance value is reached during the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode. Even if the value is given a certain number of times, the predetermined value is not reached. As a result, when the first performance mode is set, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the performance value is given a predetermined number of times instead of a specific number of times during execution of the special performance. Therefore, during the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, the performance value is given a predetermined number of times and the player's desire to reach the predetermined value is heightened, thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game. .

In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The production control means is
During execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, the effect value is not given the predetermined number of times (see FIGS. 34 and 35);
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the game machine having this configuration, since the performance value is not given a predetermined number of times during the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the performance value is granted a specific number of times during the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode. It is possible to make the user pay attention to whether or not it reaches a predetermined value. As a result, during the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the performance value is given a specific number of times and the player's desire to reach the predetermined value is heightened, thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game. .

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
Equipped with operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by the player,
The production control means is
During execution of the special effect in the first effect mode, the effect value can be imparted in accordance with the operation of the operating means (see FIGS. 36 and 37),
During the execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, the effect value can be imparted without being accompanied by the operation of the operation means (see FIGS. 34 and 35),
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the performance value is given by the operation of the operation means by the player during the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode. On the other hand, during execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the effect value is given without operating the operating means. As a result, depending on the set production mode, the number of times the production value is given and whether or not the operating means is operated are made different, so that the giving of the production value can be entertained, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. becomes.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
A movable body (on-board movable body 55k) is provided,
The production control means is
When the performance value is given during execution of the special performance, a movable body performance to move the movable body (a board movable body performance to move (lower) the board movable body 55k downward) can be executed,
When the performance value is given the predetermined number of times during execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, the movable body performance is executed the predetermined number of times (see FIG. 33),
During the execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, when the effect value is given the specific number of times, the movable body effect is executed the specific number of times (see FIG. 32),
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the special performance is executed in the first performance mode, the movable body performance for moving the movable body is executed a predetermined number of times when the performance value is given a predetermined number of times. Also, during the execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, when the effect value is given a specific number of times, the movable body effect is executed a specific number of times. Thereby, according to the set production mode, during the execution of the special production, the movable body production is executed the same number of times as the production value is given. Therefore, even when the first performance mode or the second performance mode is set, the movable body performance is executed, and the fact that the performance value is given during the execution of the special performance is exciting, and the interest in the game is heightened. becomes possible.

40... Normal button 50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 100... Main control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Sub control board 121... Production control microcomputer PY1... Pachinko game machine 55... On-board movable device 55k... On board movable body

Claims (5)

game control means capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A performance control means that can be set to one performance mode from among a plurality of types of performance modes including a first performance mode and a second performance mode different from the first performance mode,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the special game state,
A predetermined effect value can be given during execution of the special effect,
During the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, when the performance value given a predetermined number of times reaches a predetermined value, it is possible to shift to a specific reach,
During the execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the performance value given a specific number of times different from the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined value, so that it is possible to shift to the specific reach.
A gaming machine characterized by: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
During execution of the special effect in the first effect mode, the effect value does not reach the predetermined value even if the effect value is given the specific number of times by the effect control means.
A gaming machine characterized by: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The production control means is
During execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, the effect value is not given the predetermined number of times,
A gaming machine characterized by: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The production control means is
During the execution of the special effect in the first effect mode, the effect value can be given in accordance with the operation of the operation means,
During the execution of the special effect in the second effect mode, the effect value can be imparted without being accompanied by the operation of the operation means.
A gaming machine characterized by: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Equipped with a movable body,
The production control means is
making it possible to execute a movable body performance for moving the movable body when the performance value is given during execution of the special performance;
When the performance value is given the predetermined number of times during the execution of the special performance in the first performance mode, the movable body performance is executed the predetermined number of times,
When the performance value is given the specific number of times during execution of the special performance in the second performance mode, the movable body performance is executed the specific number of times.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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