JP2023021256A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve amusement property of a game.SOLUTION: Execution forms of a notice performance that causes a player to expect an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player includes: a first form for executing a first notice performance (reservation display change performance); a second form for executing a second notice performance (chance zone performance) in which a degree of expectation for the advantageous state is higher than in the first notice performance; and a third form for executing the second notice performance after execution of the first notice performance. An execution radio of the third form for executing the second notice performance (chance zone performance) after execution of the first notice performance (reservation display change performance) is higher when the performance form of the first notice performance (reservation display change performance) is not a form (red) in which a degree of expectation for the advantageous state is high than when it is the form.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

Conventionally, as a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, it is determined whether it is a jackpot, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, and based on the determination result, the display mode of the pending display for production. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine that makes a player expect to win a jackpot by performing an effect of changing the color from normal white to special blue, red, or the like.

JP 2016-112132 A

However, the method of executing the effect as described in Patent Document 1 is often seen nowadays, and there is room for improvement in order to provide the player with interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute a notice effect that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous state,
The execution form of the notice effect includes a first form of executing a first notice effect, a second form of executing a second notice effect in which the degree of expectation of being in the advantageous state is higher than that of the first notice effect, and the above-mentioned and a third format in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed,
The production mode of the first notice production includes a first mode and a second mode in which the degree of expectation for the advantageous state is higher than that in the first mode,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the execution ratio of the third form is higher when the effect mode of the first notice effect is not the second mode than when the effect mode is the second mode.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the performance.

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. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a 7 segment display. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of 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; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a figure which shows the game board based on the characteristic part of pachinko game machine PY1. It is a figure which shows the display content of the display part based on the characteristic part of pachinko game machine PY1. FIG. 11 is a table for explaining display modes of pending display; FIG. It is a lottery table of pending display change effect. Fig. 10 is a lottery table for pending change scenarios; It is a lottery table for chance zone production. It is a lottery table of SP reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of chance zone production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of SP reach only for a chance zone. It is a figure which shows the specific example of SP reach only for a chance zone following FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of SP reach only for a chance zone following FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of common SP reach. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a period during which the chance zone ending operation is possible; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a period during which the chance zone ending operation is possible; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram of a display section for explaining a difference in development of effects when the chance zone end operation is not performed; It is a table|surface for demonstrating the compound execution example of a pending|holding display change production, a chance zone production, and SP reach. FIG. 46 is a diagram of a display section for explaining a case where effect execution example 1 shown in FIG. 45 is executed; FIG. 46 is a diagram of a display section for explaining a case where effect execution example 5 shown in FIG. 45 is executed; Execution control of the look-ahead effect (holding display change effect, chance zone effect) related to the special figure 1 based on the winning of the first start opening, and the look-ahead effect related to the special figure 2 based on the winning of the second start opening (hold 10 is a timing chart for explaining execution control of display change effect, chance zone effect). FIG. 11 is a diagram of a display unit for explaining an execution example of a pending display change effect when winning at the first start opening and winning at the second start opening occur at the same time; It is a lottery table of a hold change scenario according to the second embodiment. It is a lottery table of the chance zone effect|presentation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention is concretely described with reference to 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 of the first embodiment 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 In this specification, regarding the pachinko game machine PY1, firstly, a conventional general configuration will be described, and then a characteristic configuration (features) will be described. For this reason, the configuration described before the section "7. Characteristic portion of the pachinko game machine PY1" may also be described after the section "7. Characteristic portion of the pachinko game machine PY1". , the pachinko game machine PY1 is configured with the contents explained in the section after "7. Characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1".

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 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. 23 t of transparent plates should just be able to visually recognize the game area 6 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 .

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . A second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed so as to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. . The normal button 40 is configured to vibrate. That is, the normal button 40 has a built-in vibration mechanism for vibrating the normal button 40. When the vibration motor included in the vibration mechanism is driven, the normal button 40 vibrates to the extent that the player can visually recognize it. 40 is designed to vibrate. As for the vibrating mechanism for vibrating the normal button 40, a known configuration can be appropriately adopted. The normal button 40 is an example of an operation unit and an example of a vibrator.

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 addition, starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and large winning openings such as the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. and the gate can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage area.

A center frame (center decoration) 61 is provided near the center of the game area 6 to decorate the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding a game ball to a first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp capable of guiding a game ball to the stage.

In addition, in the game area 6, there is 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 starting winning device (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" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 1 is triggered. Further, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) 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 it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加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" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 2 is triggered. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) 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The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to close the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible 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 (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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 opening 15. - 特許庁The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can 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 (15 in this embodiment) 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 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. , passes through the non-specific region 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, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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. Further, according to the game characteristics, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device. Also, although the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D are provided, depending on the playability, only the first big winning device 14D may be used, or only the second big winning device 15D may be used. It is possible to use It should be noted that in the case of the configuration using only the first big winning device 14D, the processing related to the second big winning device 15D is not performed, and in the case of the configuration using only the second big winning device 15D, , the first big winning device 14D is not performed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are two game balls for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 where the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A 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 6B 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 starter opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, and a second big winning opening 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 through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win a prize to the second big prize opening 15 .

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, special figures 1 and 2 are collectively called special figures or special symbols, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively called special figure lotteries. 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. In addition, the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is called a jackpot game state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

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 has a lost figure composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". display. 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 (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery are generated. may be obtained. These random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as a 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 the winning of 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 (number of special figures 1 reservation) that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a 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) has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". 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. 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. 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 determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. 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. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 (the number of general pattern reservations). The upper limit of the number of normal pattern reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". 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". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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 a 3D liquid crystal display with a predetermined screen size, and has a display section (display screen) 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device such as a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display images. may

The on-board movable device 55 includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k configured to be movable along the display section 50a. The under-board movable device 56 includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k configured to be movable along the display section 50a.

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, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 game effects, etc.) and performances such as customer waiting effects (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. It is provided further behind the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the 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 various It is sufficient if the production 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. The power board 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 that can be pressed. RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means), when the power is turned on, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control microcomputer 101 described later (for example, game state information such as high probability state, the number of special figure pending and information such as the judgment result of the big hit) to the gaming CPU 102 (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear"). As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on a power board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the amusement arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, the RAM clear switch 191 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate. can be

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 193 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 193 switches on/off of power. 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.

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. The game RAM 104 is provided with a non-erasable storage unit 107, and the non-erasable storage unit 107 is provided with a total number of winning balls storage unit 107a, a total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and a difference number storage unit 107c. It is In the non-erasing storage unit 107, the game CPU 102 does not erase the stored contents even if the RAM clear is executed.

The game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on, and the information on the counted total number of prize balls is stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a. The total number of prize balls is the number of prize balls that the player acquires (pays out to the player) in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.) is. Also, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of shot balls at any time after the power is turned on, and information on the counted total number of shot balls is stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b. The total number of shot balls is the number of shot balls shot by the player in all game states. After the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 calculates the difference number of balls by subtracting the total number of fired balls from the total number of prize balls at any time. It is stored in the storage unit 107c. The game control microcomputer 101 makes the game unexecutable on the condition that the difference ball number (an example of the specific count number) becomes equal to or greater than a reference number (for example, "80000"). This function is called an over-prize prevention function. The over-prized ball prevention function may be activated when the maximum number of difference balls (also referred to as the maximum number of balls held, MY, etc.) reaches a predetermined reference number. The maximum difference number of balls is the difference between the lowest difference number of balls, which is the lowest value of the measured difference number of balls, and the peak (highest value) of the difference number of balls after the minimum difference number of balls is measured. In this case, the maximum difference number of balls corresponds to the specific count number.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a 7-segment display 300, a setting key cylinder 180, and a special reset switch 181 (special operating means) (see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 9, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and has a total of 32 lighting (emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 has a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 are composed of eight lighting portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, so as to represent numbers "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Display control of the 7-segment display 300 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The setting key cylinder 180 functions as operating means when setting a set value corresponding to the probability of judging a big win. The inside of the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated between an initial position and a rotational position with a setting key (not shown) inserted. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position and turning on the power while pushing down the RAM clear switch 191, the setting mode is shifted to a setting mode in which setting values can be set. can do. Then, in this setting mode, the setting value can be set to "1". However, in this pachinko game machine PY1, there is only one set value, ie, "1". Therefore, the set value cannot be changed from "1". When the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotating position to the standby position while the setting mode is set, the setting mode is terminated and the RAM is cleared.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a special reset switch 181 that can be pressed. As shown in FIG. 8, the special reset switch 181 is provided on the main control board 100 arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the special reset switch 181 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, the special reset switch 181 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The function of the special reset switch 181 will be detailed later. Also, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals.

Various sensors MS and 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 opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning opening sensor 14a, a second It includes a big winning hole sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning hole 10 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The first big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14 . The second big winning hole sensor 15 a detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 . The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, the various sensors MS include an outlet sensor for detecting all game balls flowing down the game area 6 (total number of shot balls). Here, the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area 6 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 through a discharge path (not shown) provided at the bottom of the game board mounting frame 2A. Therefore, the outlet sensor is provided in the discharge path. Further, the various sensors MS include a magnetic sensor for detecting illegal magnetism. The magnetic sensor detects magnetism generated when a player uses a magnet or the like to illegally enter game balls into various prize winning openings 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. FIG. Each of the sensors described above outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 when the game ball is detected.

The various sensors MS include a front door open sensor for detecting opening of the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22, and a front frame sensor for detecting opening of the front frame 23m with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. . When the front door open sensor detects that the front door 23 is opened, it outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 . When the front frame sensor detects that the front frame 23m is open, 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.

Also, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big winning solenoid 14s, a second big winning solenoid 15s and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

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

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch 72a 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 72 a detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Also connected to the firing device 72 is a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid 72s so that the game ball is shot with the strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. 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.

Also, the payout control board 170 is connected to the external terminal board 160 . That is, the external terminal board 160 is connected to the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170 . The external terminal board 160 transmits an outer end signal transmitted from the main control board 100 to an external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) provided outside the pachinko game machine PY1. The information included in the outer end signal includes, for example, information indicating whether a jackpot has been won, information on the game state, and information indicating an error or irregularity (abnormality). Although the external terminal board 160 transmits the outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication, the outer end signal may be transmitted by asynchronous serial communication (common asynchronous serial communication port). Also, the main control board 100 is connected to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170, but the main control board 100 is connected to the external terminal board 160 via a board other than the payout control board 170 (for example, a relay board). Alternatively, the main control board 100 and the external terminal board 160 may be directly connected.

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. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms 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.

Various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m that drives the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m that drives the under-board movable device 56, and a frame movable device 58. A frame drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. 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 . A vibration motor (not shown) for vibrating the normal button 40 is also connected to the sub-control board 120 . 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, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit 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. Main Games by Gaming Machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 17. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 17 are general ones for explanation of this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, in the description of the "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" that will be described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table. It is also assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "Characteristic part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "formation of normal figure start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 10(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be acquired. The normal symbol random number is a random number for performing hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. Random numbers are 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) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 11(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. 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 judges whether it is a win or a loss by judging the obtained normal symbol random number according to the hit judgment table. 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. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern according to a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 11(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.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short-time normal pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the normal-fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short-time state ( There is a time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

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).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 11(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that 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 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different 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 the following, 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, 3.0 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

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. - 特許庁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 win 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, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10(B), the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers (hit 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 pattern type random number is a random number for performing jackpot pattern type determination (hit pattern type determination). 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. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

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) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 12(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes 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).

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a big win or a loss by judging the acquired special symbol random number according to the big win judgment table. As shown in FIG. 12(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. In addition, when it is possible to win a small win, the result of judging a big win can include the winning of a small win.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination (hit pattern type determination)
The jackpot pattern type determination is a judgment for determining the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) according to the jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. 12(B) when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table includes the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) where the is performed. That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a 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 jackpot pattern type, which is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, is the judgment value (jackpot pattern type random number) of the jackpot pattern type random number (hit pattern type random number). numerical value) are distributed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. 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. 12(B), the allocation 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 A and 50% for the jackpot pattern B, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C to make the allocation 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. In addition, when it is configured to be able to win a small hit, it can be configured to determine the type of the small win symbol at the time of winning a small win. The winning symbol type determination includes determination of the type of the big winning symbol and determination of the type of the small winning symbol. The determination of the type of the small winning symbol is also performed using the winning symbol type random number in the same manner as the determination of the type of the big winning symbol.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment is for determining whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later according to a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. Judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table has a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state. It should be noted that the ready-to-reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

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 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the acquired random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 12(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. 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 variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, 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 is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination was performed (first start port 11/second start port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 14) used when performing. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state, and the special figure used in the time saving state There is a 1 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 There is a 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 (non-time saving state/time saving state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and 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 big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. 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 big hit, a reach loss, and a reach no loss. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also 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 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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 is associated with the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 13 to 14, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated 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 big hit is called "big hit variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to the loss is called "losing variation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special fluctuation pattern where the special fluctuation production ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation", and the special fluctuation pattern where the doubles are aligned as soon as the reach is established is called "immediate jackpot fluctuation". To tell. On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, which is a kind of reach, is called "N loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to reach no loss It is called "Normal Loss Fluctuation". There are three kinds of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. In addition, the special figure variation pattern which is a special figure variation pattern related to reach no loss and has a shorter variation time than the "normal loss variation" is referred to as "shortened loss variation". There are two types of shortened losing fluctuations (shortening A losing fluctuation and shortening B losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. It should be noted that when the SP jackpot and SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to as SP fluctuation or SP reach fluctuation.

3-2-5. Prefetching determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 15 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a start opening). 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 is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. Since the first starting port 11 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 1 lottery, the first look-ahead determination table can also be called a special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. In addition, since the second starting port 12 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 2 lottery, the second look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12). Also, starting winning means winning at the starting opening.

In addition, the look-ahead determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (non-time-saving lookahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving lookahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

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. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. In addition, 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 a plurality of 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. Also, it is possible not to provide OP or 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 holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). there is The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 16 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 16, the jackpot game control table stores a jackpot game component for each jackpot game (for example, each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 second. , is performed. Then, in 16R (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 large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

In addition, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 16 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 12B), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is the jackpot pattern. It is possible to have a configuration in which the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol C.

In addition, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component 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. In the case of the configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or the configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the configuration which does not include the big winning opening which is not used. may be Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or may be one.

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". Further, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the closed state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. 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). In this way, in combination with the constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operation mode is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operation mode is adopted in pachinko game machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are opened in 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 operating jackpot is called "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a 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. The big win is called "V-short big win".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, 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" may 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.

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 a game state 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. It is assumed that whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is the V passage or the type of the jackpot symbol is determined in advance according to the game characteristics to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch 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 (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to 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. (See FIGS. 13-14). 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.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. 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-time saving state is determined (FIG. 11(B)). Therefore, the time saving state has more execution times of the normal figure lottery per unit time.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability (eg, 59936/65536) higher than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time saving state (FIG. 11(A)). 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 a game state 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. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change 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. In other words, three points of the game related to the general pattern are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be one in which the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more likely to be selected than the one in the non-time saving state.

In addition, 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 a normal probability state and a non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the normal drawing lottery (hit judgment related to the normal drawing) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. be. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. Also, the various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1). In addition, low-probability low-base gaming state (low-probability low-base state) is low-probability short-time state, low-probability high-base gaming state (low-probability high-base state) is low-probability short-time state, high-probability low-base gaming state (high probability Low base state) can be called a high probability non-time saving state, and a high probability high base gaming state (high probability high base state) can be called a high probability time saving state.

4. Main effects by game machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 24. 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. 18A-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. 18(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from speaker 52, brightness setting of display section 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, 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. 18B-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. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 1 without winning the jackpot. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. 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. 18(B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 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 the special figure variation performance is performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B-5, a background image representing the sky (background image for time saving G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction production mode includes a time reduction front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time reduction rear stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production. 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 performance 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. 18(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. 18(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 section 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 (an example of the notification 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. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. 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. 19A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c 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.

In addition, in FIG. 19(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the medium effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect pattern region 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate. In addition to the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 (the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2 and the right production pattern EZ3), the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are also the patterns displayed on the display unit 50a for production. Therefore, it is an example of a "drawing pattern".

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. 19 (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. 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. 19 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 19(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a failure. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. 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 performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and ready-to-win is established. Specifically, first, the left performance pattern EZ1 is stopped at a given pattern (for example, 5 patterns), then the right performance pattern EZ3 is stopped at the same pattern (5 patterns) as the left performance pattern EZ1, and 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. 20 (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 all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. 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. 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.

In addition, with respect to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach loose stitches", and the scattered stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach loose stitches (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and The performance control microcomputer 121 selects how the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are combined (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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. 21(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase 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. 21 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode suggesting a big win. (So-called double eyes) stop display. 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 the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss. 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, the execution probability of variation that ends with N reach is set to 10% if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 50% if the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, and the variation that develops into SP reach If the execution probability of is 4% if the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", and 50% if the result of the jackpot judgment is "jackpot", the expectation of the SP reach jackpot is N reach It is possible to set higher than the jackpot expectation. 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 30%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 20% when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". It is possible to set the SP reach A jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach B 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.

4-2-5. L reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as The execution time of the ready-to-win effect of L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 13 and 14). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach effect of the SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display section 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. 22(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. 22A, 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 same icon TA as the pending icon HA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. An icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

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. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the pending icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

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. 22 (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 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and 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 a 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 device (normal button 40, special button 41) and the like. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

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 and develops 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. 23(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. This movable body production is an example of a development production. 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. Also, the movable device to be operated in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect. The movable body production is also called a movable body driving production.

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 for causing the player to operate 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 (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. 24 (A) As shown, an effect (operation promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G30 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting image G30 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (operation method instruction image G32) representing the operation method (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and the remainder of the operation valid period. and an image representing time (effective period image G33). Note that the effective period image G33 is composed of a generally curvilinear progress bar, and changes with the lapse of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation effective period. Thereafter, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the valid operation period, or after the valid operation period has passed without the special button 41 being operated during the valid operation period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, 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. Further, the operation prompting effect for prompting the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 and the normal button 40 is also called an operation instruction effect.

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, when 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 this way, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (for example, "*" in this mode, also called a special mode) instead of in a normal mode ("○" in this mode, also called a normal mode). The look-ahead effect is called a pending change effect or a pending display change effect. Further, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a pending display or a predetermined icon. In this embodiment, as the pending display, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but the configuration may be such that only the pending icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the suspension display of the special mode in the suspension change effect may be the time of the start winning that triggers the suspension display, or the shift display of the suspension display (the display area of the suspension icon HA It may be changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure variation (so-called the variation) corresponding to the pending display (when displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of pending display.

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. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the pending icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect, for example, there is a so-called continuous notice.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 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. 25 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.

In addition, in the power-on process (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 executes RAM clear when a signal based on the pressing operation to the RAM clear switch 191 is input. When the RAM clear is executed, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 (for example, game state information such as a high probability state, information such as the number of special figure reservations and the result of judging whether a big hit is successful or not) is erased. Thereby, the game state is set to the normal game state (low probability low base state, low probability non-time saving state). However, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, The information on the difference number of balls stored in the number storage unit 107c is not cleared.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the 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. 10A and 10B 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 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. 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) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) 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. 26, in the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), input processing (S102) is first executed. In the input process (S102), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and stores it in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 10A and 10B, the processing for updating the counter values of various random numbers is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005)). 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 (S107). conduct. Sensor detection processing, normal operation processing, and special operation processing will be described later.

After the special action process (S107), a sorting device control process (S108) for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed. It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation from power-on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S112). In the output process (S112), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described above are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S113) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S113), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as other processing (S113), 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. 25), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again.

[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 and outlet sensor processing are sequentially performed. 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 a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. 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 13a. 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 starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. 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 starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. 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. Moreover, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 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 (number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. 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 15a. 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 16a. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the outlet sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor.

[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 (S107), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination 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, using 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 , 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 to determine the type of the jackpot pattern 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, it is preferable to include information indicating the type of the lost symbol in the symbol designation command.

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 determination table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. 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. Then, 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, using the special symbol 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 jackpot determination table according to the current game state , 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 to determine the type of the jackpot pattern 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

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 determination table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) 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 special figure 1, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. 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 obtained. 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 if there are both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending 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 in parallel This is no longer done. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 suspension when there is a special figure 2 suspension. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in order of winning, or may be configured to be performed at the same time.

[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 symbol 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 according to the 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 the jackpot symbol 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. 27 to 29. 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 update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the 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). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), 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, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, look-ahead production, other advance notice production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) are realized.

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), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) 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 effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S112) of the main control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 28, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data 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 process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., the movable bodies such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body effect. drive data is output. 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.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 29, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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 effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. For example, in the performance 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 audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and 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.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command , selects the performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation performance, sets the information of the sub-variation pattern, and sets the variation performance start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern to the output buffer. For example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, start variation production corresponding to the sub variation pattern Put the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, corresponding to the selected sub-variation pattern A special figure variation production is realized. The flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called advance notice effect associated with the change.

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below.

First, the game board 1 in the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 is assumed to have a game board 1 shown in FIG. In the description of FIG. 30, the same reference numerals as above are given to the structures that perform the same roles as the structure of the game board 1 of FIG. 2, and the description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 30, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a first gate 28 in the left game area 6A of the game area 6 and a second gate 29 in the right game area 6B. Inside the first gate 28, a first gate sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28 is provided. A second gate sensor (not shown) is provided to detect the ball. When the game ball passes through the first gate 28 (when the first gate sensor detects the game ball), when the game ball passes through the second gate 29 (when the second gate sensor detects the game ball). Also, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol lottery (acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number). That is, both the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 are passage areas that trigger the execution of the normal symbol lottery.

In addition, in this embodiment, the electric chew 12D is installed so that the game ball that has passed through the left game area 6A or the game ball that has passed through the right game area 6B can enter the second start hole 12. It is arranged at the junction of the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2. Therefore, not only when hitting to the right in the time saving state, but also when hitting to the left in the non-time saving state, the game ball may enter the second start port 12. - 特許庁In this form, even in a non-time saving state, the result of the lottery of normal patterns may be hit (see FIG. 11 (A)). The symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 11(B)), and the electric chew 12D is opened for 0.08 seconds (see FIG. 11(C)). Therefore, even when the game is played in the left-handed state in the non-time-saving state, when the game ball passes through the first gate 28, the electric chew 12D is opened and the winning to the second start port 12 can occur. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a special figure 1 suspension based on the winning of the first start port 11 and a special figure 2 suspension based on the winning of the second start port 12, digests the special figure 1 suspension ( It is configured to give priority to the digestion of special figure 2 suspension (property determination and special figure variation based on special figure 2 suspension) than the success judgment and special figure variation based on special figure 1 suspension.

Next, the display contents of the display section 50a in the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the pachinko machine PY1 is in the non-time-saving state, as shown in FIG. EZ3 and small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 can be displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is in a non-time saving state, a holding icon (referred to as a special figure 1 holding icon HA1) corresponding to the special figure 1 holding based on the winning to the first start port 11 is displayed as a special figure 1 holding icon While it can be displayed in the area HR1, a pending icon (referred to as a special figure 2 pending icon HA2) corresponding to the special figure 2 pending based on the winning to the second start port 12 can be displayed in the special figure 2 pending icon display area HR2 is. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA corresponding to the winning during execution of the variable effect in the icon display area TR. In addition, the special figure 1 reserved icon display area HR1 and the special figure 2 reserved icon display area HR2 respectively correspond to the display area displaying the reserved icon HA corresponding to the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation The display area for displaying the pending icon HA, the display area for displaying the pending icon HA corresponding to the third special figure pending, and the display area for displaying the pending icon HA corresponding to the fourth special figure pending. It has a display area (that is, a number of display areas corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure reservations). Therefore, the special figure 1 reserved icon HA1 and the special figure 2 reserved icon HA2 may be displayed up to four respectively.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when winning to the first start port 11 occurs and when winning to the second start port 12 occurs, a pending display change effect is performed as a prefetch effect based on the result of the prefetch determination. and chance zone effects can be executed. It should be noted that the special figure hold corresponding to the winning that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect is called target hold.

The pending display change effect is a effect of displaying the display mode of the pending display (the pending icon HA or the icon TA) in a special display mode different from the normal display mode. In this embodiment, the hold display is a circular icon, and as shown in FIG. 32, the display mode of the hold display includes a normal display mode in which the icon is displayed in white, and a display mode in which the icon is blinking in white. There are a first special display mode that is displayed, a second special display mode that displays the icon in blue, and a third special display mode that displays the icon in red. Each display mode of the pending display is assigned a different value as the pending display mode data, and the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the pending display on the display unit 50a based on the value of the pending display mode data. do. In addition, the relationship between the expected degree of jackpot for each display mode is normal display mode (white) <first special display mode (white blinking) <second special display mode (blue) <third special display mode (red) Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for the pending display change effect. Note that the pending display change effect is an example of the first suggestion effect and the first notice effect. The blue display mode (second special display mode) is an example of the first mode, and the red display mode (third special display mode) is an example of the second mode.

FIG. 33 is a lottery table of the pending display change effect in the non-time saving state, and FIG. 34 is a lottery table of the pending change scenario. Production control microcomputer 121, when receiving a start winning command (first starting winning command, second starting winning command, see FIG. 15) from the game control microcomputer 101 in the non-time saving state, based on the table shown in FIG. , determine the final display mode of the pending display, and determine the pending change scenario based on the table shown in FIG. The pending change scenario is a scenario that defines the transition of the display mode of the pending display.

In the lottery of the pending display change effect, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "jackpot", the final of the pending display As the display mode, the "white" display mode (normal display mode) is selected at a rate of 10%, the "white flashing" display mode (first special display mode) is selected at a rate of 15%, and "blue" is selected. (second special display mode) is selected at a rate of 30%, and the display mode of "red" (third special display mode) is selected at a rate of 45%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP reach loss" (that is, SP reach is lost), as the final display mode of the pending display , select the display mode of "white" (normal display mode) at a rate of 20%, select the display mode of "white flashing" (first special display mode) at a rate of 25%, and select the display mode of "blue" (second special display mode) is selected at a rate of 40%, and "red" display mode (third special display mode) is selected at a rate of 15%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L reach loss" (that is, the loss that L reach is performed), or "N reach loss" (that is, If it is a loss that ends with N reach), as the final display mode of the pending display, select the "white" display mode (normal display mode) at a rate of 50%, and select the "white flashing" display mode (first special display mode) at a rate of 30%, select a "blue" display mode (second special display mode) at a rate of 15%, and select a "red" display mode (third special display mode) at a rate of 5% to be selected as a percentage of

In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 is, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "normal loss" (that is, a loss where reach is not established), the display mode of the pending display. is not changed, and the hold display in the normal display mode is always displayed.

Thus, in this embodiment, since the final display mode of the pending display is determined by the distribution ratio shown in FIG. (Blinking white)<Second special display mode (blue)<Third special display mode (red). In addition, when the look-ahead determination result is SP reach loss, compared to the case where the look-ahead determination result is L reach loss or N reach loss, blue or red display mode is more likely to be selected, and white or white blinking display mode is selected. hard to be Therefore, the display mode of blue and red also functions as an effect that makes the player expect that the variable effect that develops to SP reach will be executed. Note that the distribution rate shown in FIG. 33 is an example, and can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the function of the pending display change effect. This is the same for execution lotteries for other effects.

The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the final display mode of the pending display based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 33, and then determines the pending change scenario based on the lottery table shown in FIG. In the lottery of the pending change scenario, as shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the final display mode of the pending display is "red", the special figure pending which is the trigger of this lottery is the fourth pending. , select the "No. 011" pending change scenario at a rate of 50%, and select the "No. 012" pending change scenario at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the third hold, select the hold change scenario of "No. 013" at a rate of 50%, and hold "No. 014" Select change scenarios at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the second hold, select the hold change scenario of "No. 015" at a rate of 100%, If the figure hold occurs as the first hold, the hold change scenario of "No. 016" is selected at a rate of 100%.

FIG. 34 shows how the hold display changes according to the "hold change scenario No.". Specifically, one example of transition of the display mode of the pending display will be described. For example, when the pending change scenario of “No. While the target hold is the 4th special figure hold (hold 4) and the 3rd special figure hold (hold 3), white blinking (first special display mode ), and when the target hold becomes the second special figure hold (hold 2), the hold display corresponding to the target hold is displayed from the display area corresponding to the third one to the second one When the shift display is displayed in the displayed area), it changes to a blue (second special display mode) pending display, and when the target pending becomes the first special figure pending (hold 1) (target When the hold display corresponding to the hold is shifted from the display area corresponding to the second item to the display area corresponding to the first item, the display is changed to red (first special display mode). Then, even during the change based on the target hold (the change), the hold display in red (first special display mode) is displayed as the icon TA. When the display mode of the hold display changes to "red" in this way, it is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of expectation for the big win is high due to the change based on this target hold, and to increase the player's expectation. be.

In addition, when the final display mode of the pending display is "green", the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure pending, which is the trigger for this lottery, occurs as the fourth pending, "No. ” is selected at a rate of 50%, and the pending change scenario of “No. 022” is selected at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the third hold, the "No. 023" hold change scenario is selected at a rate of 50%, and the "No. 024" hold Select change scenarios at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the second hold, select the hold change scenario of "No. 025" at a rate of 100%, If the figure hold occurs as the first hold, the hold change scenario of "No. 026" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when the final display mode of the pending display is "blinking white", the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure pending which is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the fourth pending, "No. 031" is selected at a rate of 50%, and the pending change scenario of "No. 032" is selected at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the third hold, select the hold change scenario of "No. 033" at a rate of 50%, and hold "No. 034" Select change scenarios at a rate of 50%. Also, if the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the second hold, select the hold change scenario of "No. 035" at a rate of 100%, If the figure hold occurs as the first hold, the hold change scenario of "No. 036" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, if you compare the "No. 022" and "No. 024" pending change scenarios and the "No. 012" and "No. 014" pending change scenarios, the target hold is the second special figure hold The display mode of the pending display is common until . Therefore, until the target hold is the third special figure hold, the display mode of the hold display is "blinking white", and when the target hold is the second special figure hold, the display mode of the hold display is " Blue", the player pays attention to how the display mode of the pending display changes when the target pending becomes the first special figure pending.

Also, the pending change scenarios of "No. 031" and "No. 033" are compared with the pending change scenarios of "No. 022", "No. 024", "No. 012", and "No. 014". For example, the display mode of the pending display is common until the target pending is the third special figure pending. Therefore, until the target hold is the third special figure hold, if the display mode of the hold display is "white flashing", the hold display when the target hold becomes the second special figure hold The player will pay attention to how the display mode of .

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the final display mode of the pending display is "white", when the special figure pending, which is the trigger for this lottery, occurs as the fourth pending, the result of the prefetch determination is a "jackpot", the pending change scenario of "No. 041" is selected at a rate of 70%, and the pending change scenario of "No. 042" is selected at a rate of 30%. If "reach loss" (either SP reach loss, L reach loss, or N reach loss), select the "No. 041" hold change scenario at a rate of 98%, and select the "No. 042" hold change scenario at 2% to be selected as a percentage of Also, when the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the third hold, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot", the hold change scenario of "No. 043" is changed to 70%. Select by ratio, while selecting the pending change scenario of "No. 044" at a rate of 30%, if the result of the prefetch judgment is "reach lost", the pending change scenario of "No. 043" is selected at a rate of 98% to select the pending change scenario of "No. 044" at a rate of 2%. Also, when the special figure reservation that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the second reservation, even if the result of the prefetch determination is "big hit" or "reach loss", "No. 045" When the hold change scenario is selected at a rate of 100%, and the special figure hold that is the trigger for this lottery occurs as the first hold, even if the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot", "reach loss ”, the pending change scenario of “No. 046” is selected at a rate of 100%.

Here, "No. 041", "No. 043", "No. 045", and "No. 046" hold change scenario, the display position of the hold display is the fourth special figure hold (hold 4) Displays a white (normal display mode) pending display at any position corresponding to the first special figure pending (holding 1) from the position corresponding to the display position of the holding display corresponds to the change This is a scenario in which the display remains white (normal display mode) and does not change even when the position is reached. On the other hand, in the pending change scenarios of "No. 042" and "No. 044", although the final display mode of the pending display is "white" (normal display mode), , It is a characteristic hold change scenario that the hold display of the special display mode is displayed until the hold display corresponding to the second special figure hold (hold 2).

Specifically, when the hold change scenario of “No. Until the figure hold (hold 3), as a hold display corresponding to this target hold, a hold display of white flashing (first special display mode) is displayed, and the target hold is the second special figure hold ( When the hold 2) is reached (when the hold display corresponding to the target hold is shifted from the display area corresponding to the third to the display area corresponding to the second), blue (second special display mode ) is changed to the hold display. Then, when the target hold becomes the first special figure hold (hold 1) (the hold display corresponding to the target hold shifts from the display area corresponding to the second to the display area corresponding to the first is changed to a white (normal display mode) pending display, and the white (normal display mode) pending display is displayed as the icon TA even during the fluctuation based on the target holding (the fluctuation). That is, when the pending change scenario of “No. At the time of display, a "preservation stop performance" is executed to return the display mode of the reserved display from the special display mode to the normal display mode. By providing this maintenance stop effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that even if the special display mode holding display is displayed, the game may return to the normal display mode sooner or later. As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest in the game. Note that the maintenance stop effect can also be said to be a effect of demoting the display mode of the pending display from one with a high expectation of a big win to one with a low expectation. The maintenance stop performance is a performance that gives a great surprise to the player who is playing the game thinking that the display mode of the suspension display will not change from high to low expectation for big win.

As described above, the apportionment rate of the pending change scenarios “No. 042” and “No. , L reach loss, or N reach). Specifically, if the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be "white" in the lottery of the pending display change effect, and the special figure pending occurs as pending 4, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit", the holding "No. 042" with a change stop effect is selected at a rate of 30%, and "No. 041" with no change in the display mode of the pending display is selected at a rate of 70%. , selects "No. 042" with a restoration stop effect at a rate of 2%, and selects "No. 041" at a rate of 98% in which the display mode of the pending display does not change at all. Similarly, even if the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be "white" in the lottery of the pending display change effect, the special figure pending occurs as pending 3. "No. 044" with a change and stop effect is selected at a rate of 30%, and "No. 043" in which the display mode of the pending display does not change at all is selected at a rate of 70%. , selects "No. 044" with the restoration stop effect at a rate of 2%, and selects "No. 043" with no change in the display mode of the pending display at a rate of 98%. In other words, the fourth or third special figure reservation occurs due to the starting prize, the result of the look-ahead judgment related to the starting prize is "big hit", and the final display mode of the reservation display is determined to be "white". In the case, to a certain extent (30% in the embodiment), the maintenance stop effect is executed, but due to the start winning, the fourth or third special figure reservation occurs, and the look-ahead determination related to the starting win When the result of (1) is "reach lost" and the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be "white", the maintenance stop effect is almost never executed. Therefore, in this form, the holding change stop production is a production in which the holding display change production that displays the holding display in the special display mode is completed, and the holding display is displayed in the normal display mode. It is a high performance. However, the probability of occurrence of the maintenance stop effect during the game is not so high as to change the fact that the display mode with the lowest expectation of big win among the display modes of the holding display is white (normal display mode). and

In addition, if the hold change scenarios of “No. 042” and “No. The display mode of the suspension display is common until the second special figure suspension, and when the target suspension becomes the first special figure suspension, the display mode of the suspension display changes to "blue" (the second It is different whether the special display mode) returns to "white" (normal display mode) or the "blue" (second special display mode) is promoted to "red" (third special display mode). Therefore, the pending display change effects of the pending change scenarios of "No. 042" and "No. 044" are the effects of ending the pending display change effects of the pending change scenarios of "No. can say.

Next, the lottery for the chance zone effect will be described. There are multiple chance zone productions, from special figure fluctuation (or variable production) based on special figure hold before the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance zone production to special figure fluctuation (or variable production) based on target hold. The background image displayed on the display unit 50a is changed from a normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 to a different chance background (in this embodiment, a "forest background" representing a forest). Image G70", see FIG. 37(B)). A production mode in which the forest background image G70 is displayed (a production mode in which the chance zone production is executed) is called a chance zone. The chance zone effect is also the effect of controlling the effect mode to the chance zone. Note that the chance zone effect is an example of a second prior suggestion effect and a second advance notice effect. Setting to a chance zone in which the forest background image G70 (chance background) can be displayed is an example of a special effect, and setting to a normal effect mode in which a normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 can be displayed is normal. This is an example of a production.

FIG. 35 is a lottery table of the chance zone production in the non-time saving state. Production control microcomputer 121, when receiving a start winning command (first starting winning command, second starting winning command, see FIG. 15) from game control microcomputer 101 in a non-time saving state, based on the table shown in FIG. , determines whether or not to execute the chance zone production. The lottery for the chance zone effect is performed after the lottery for the pending display change effect.

As shown in FIG. 35, whether or not to execute the chance zone effect is selected by lottery in association with the presence or absence of execution of the above-described maintenance stop effect and the final display mode of the pending display. Specifically, in the holding display change effect lottery, as shown in FIG. When execution of the maintenance stop performance is scheduled, the chance zone performance is executed at a rate of 99%, and the chance zone performance is not executed at a rate of 1%. On the other hand, if the look-ahead determination result is a "jackpot" and execution of the maintenance stop effect is not scheduled, if the final display mode of the pending display is a "white" display mode (normal display mode), Chance zone production is executed at a rate of 60%, chance zone production is not executed at a rate of 40%, and the final display mode of the pending display is a special display mode (“blinking white”, “blue”, or “red” display mode), the chance zone effect is not executed.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP reach loss" and the execution of the maintenance stop effect is scheduled, the rate of 25% The chance zone effect is executed at , and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "SP Reach Lost" and the execution of the maintenance stop effect is not scheduled, if the final display mode of the pending display is the "white" display mode (normal display mode) , the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 15%, the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 85%, and the final display mode of the pending display is a special display mode (“blinking white”, “blue”, or “red”) display mode), the chance zone effect is not executed.

In addition, when the performance control microcomputer 121 indicates that the look-ahead determination result indicated by the starting prize winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L reach loss" or "N reach loss" and execution of the maintenance stop performance is scheduled. , the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 15%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 85%. On the other hand, when the look-ahead determination result is "L reach fail" or "N reach fail" and execution of the restoration stop effect is not scheduled, the final display mode of the pending display is "white" (normal display mode), the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 2%, the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 98%, and the final display mode of the pending display is a special display mode ("blinking white", "blue" , or “red” display mode), the chance zone effect is not executed.

In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the chance zone production when the look-ahead determination result indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "normal loss" (that is, the reach is not established). never do.

As described above, in this embodiment, when execution of the maintenance stop effect is scheduled, the chance zone effect is almost executed if the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot". If the result of the look-ahead determination is not "big hit" (if "SP reach loss", "L reach loss", or "N reach loss"), the chance zone effect is not often executed. . In addition, the execution probability of the chance zone effect in the case where the execution of the maintenance change stop effect is not scheduled and the final display mode of the pending display is “white” is Although it is lower than the case where the execution of the change stop production is scheduled, the tendency that the chance zone production is likely to be executed if the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit" and that the chance zone production is difficult to be executed if it is not a big hit has changed. do not have. Therefore, the chance zone effect functions as an effect that suggests to the player that the variation based on the target hold of the effect is highly expected for the big win.

In the present embodiment, the chance zone effect is executed as an effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the pending display change effect in which the final display mode is red. Therefore, when the chance zone effect is executed, the player expects to win a big win more strongly than when the red pending display is displayed.

Further, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 35, the execution timing of the chance zone effect when the maintenance stop effect is not executed is the time of the first shift of target hold, which is the trigger for execution of the chance zone effect. In other words, this is the time when the hold display is shifted for the first time after the occurrence of the target hold. On the other hand, the execution timing of the chance zone effect when the maintenance stop effect is executed is immediately after the maintenance change stop effect is executed. Therefore, by executing the chance zone production, it is possible to give the player who is disappointed that the degree of expectation for the big win has been lowered due to the production to stop the maintenance change to be happy that the player can still expect to win the big win. It's becoming

Here, when the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the production mode to the chance zone (that is, during execution of the chance zone production), the chance zone dedicated SP reach (an example of the specific production) can be executed. Chance zone dedicated SP reach is SP reach that is not executed when not in control to the chance zone. FIG. 36 is a lottery table of SP reach in a non-time saving state. As shown in FIG. 36 in the non-time saving state, the production control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation start command from the game control microcomputer 101 (special figure 1 fluctuation start command, special figure 2 fluctuation start command, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) is "SP jackpot variation", when the chance zone effect is not executed (that is, when the normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a) If so, the chance zone exclusive SP reach is not selected, and the common SP reach that can be executed whether or not the chance zone performance is executed is selected at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, if the chance zone effect is being executed (that is, when the chance background (forest background image G70) is displayed on the display unit 50a), the chance zone exclusive SP reach is selected at a rate of 50%, Select common SP reach at a rate of 50%.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP loss fluctuation", the production control microcomputer 121 is not executing the chance zone production (normal background display If it is medium), the chance zone dedicated SP reach is not selected, and the common SP reach is selected at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, if the chance zone production is being executed (that is, the chance background (forest background image G70) is being displayed), the chance zone exclusive SP reach is selected at a rate of 2%, and the common SP reach is set at 98%. Select by percentage.

In this way, in this form, if the variation when set to the chance zone is SP jackpot variation, the rate of executing the chance zone dedicated SP reach is as high as 50%, but if the SP loss variation , The chance zone dedicated SP reach is performed at an extremely low rate of 2%. Therefore, the chance zone exclusive SP reach functions as an effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the common SP reach.

Next, the contents of the chance zone effects, the chance zone dedicated SP reach, and the common SP reach will be specifically described. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a specific example of the chance zone effect. FIG. 37(A) shows a scene (effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and a A scene in which symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. In this scene, four special figure 1 pending icons HA1 are displayed (four special figure 1 reservations are accumulated), and the chance zone It is assumed that execution of the performance has been determined. That is, it is assumed that the fourth special figure 1 hold is the target hold of the chance zone production. The display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold is the normal display mode (white).

When the next variable display is started from the state shown in FIG. 37 (A), as shown in FIG. Is displayed. That is, the first special figure 1 reserved icon HA1 is displayed as the icon TA, and the second to fourth special figure 1 reserved icons HA1 are the first to third special figure 1 reserved icons HA1. Is displayed. The production control microcomputer 121 executes the chance zone production when the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold is displayed for the first time. Specifically, the background image displayed on the display unit 50a is changed from the normal daytime background image G102 to the forest background image G70, and the zone entry image G72 including the character image of "CHANCE zone" is displayed on the display unit 50a. displayed in the center of the top, bottom, left, and right of the The zone entry image G72 functions as a display suggesting that the chance zone effect has started (shifted to the chance zone).

Then, as shown in FIG. 37(C), the effect control microcomputer 121 hides the zone entry image G72 after displaying it for a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment), and displays "CHANCE ZONE" on the upper part of the display section 50a. is displayed, and a zone end selection image G76 is displayed in the lower right portion of the display section 50a. The band image G74 is an image for indicating that the current effect mode is the chance zone. In addition, the zone end selection image G76 enables a chance zone end operation (hereinafter simply referred to as "zone end operation") for ending the chance zone and returning to the normal production mode (production mode in which the normal background is displayed). It is an image showing that there is. That is, in this embodiment, when the chance zone is set, the player can arbitrarily end the chance zone and return to the normal production mode (the mode in which the normal background is displayed). This point will be described in detail later.

38 to 40 are diagrams showing specific examples of chance zone exclusive SP reach. FIG. 38(A) shows that, while the chance zone is set (while the forest background image G70 (chance background) or the like is displayed on the display unit 50a), the target holding that triggered the execution of the chance zone effect is shown. It shows a scene where the variable production based on is started. That is, the icon TA shown in FIG. 38(A) is a hold display related to the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance zone effect. The display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold is the normal display mode (white). It is assumed that the effect control microcomputer 121 has determined to execute the chance zone exclusive SP reach in the variable effect based on this target hold.

Chance zone dedicated SP reach is SP reach that is started immediately without showing the process of establishing reach when the variable display of production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started. That is, it is the SP reach executed using almost all of the fluctuation time of the SP jackpot fluctuation. Such SP reach is referred to as direct SP reach. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a battle reach in which a hero character (knight) and a specific enemy character (a horse character having a horse as a motif) battle as a chance zone exclusive SP reach. The effect contents of the chance zone exclusive SP reach can be roughly divided into a front part and a rear part following this. The first part of the SP reach for the Chance Zone is the production content of the growth process of the main character until he becomes a knight who can fight enemy characters (Fig. 38). On the other hand, the latter part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach has a production content of a battle scene between a matured main character and a specific enemy character (horse character) (FIGS. 39 and 40). In other words, the Chance Zone exclusive SP reach has a production content that allows the player to deeply understand the main character.

Specifically, in the variable production accompanying the chance zone-dedicated SP reach, as shown in FIGS. "Direct SP" is displayed in white characters on the background. This indicates to the player that the SP reach has started. It should be noted that when displaying the characters "direct SP", the effect control microcomputer 121 displays both the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 with 7 symbols. This also allows the player to recognize that the started effect is the ready-to-win effect because the effect pattern is the ready-to-win effect. In this way, in the variable production with SP reach dedicated to the chance zone, an image suggesting the start of SP reach (direct SP (character image) and a ready-to-win effect pattern are suddenly displayed (FIG. 38(B)).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 returns to the screen displaying the forest background image G70, and displays the progress of the main character's growth in the forest. That is, first, a scene in which an infant hero character is interested in a toy sword is displayed in the forest (FIG. 38(C)), and then a scene in which the slightly grown hero character is proudly playing with a toy sword is displayed. display (FIG. 38(D)). Then, a scene is displayed in which the main character, who has grown into a young man, devotes himself to practicing swordsmanship in the forest (FIGS. 38(E) and (F)), and then a scene in which the main character has grown further and becomes a splendid knight. display (FIGS. 38(G) and (H)). A series of effects shown in FIGS. 38(B) to 38(H) is the first part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach. In this embodiment, while the forest background image G70 is being displayed, an image G78 of a mini character (a fruit character with a fruit motif) representing a fairy living in the forest is displayed as appropriate (FIGS. 38(A), (C)-( H)). The display of this mini-character image G78 expresses that the forest in which the main character grew up is a special forest.

When the former part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach ends, the effect control microcomputer 121 continues to start the latter part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach. In the latter part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach, first, an image showing that a battle between the main character and a specific enemy character (horse character) will start in the forest is displayed (FIG. 39(A)). After that, a battle scene between the main character and a specific enemy character (horse character) is displayed. As the battle scene, a scene in which the main character performs a technique in the forest is displayed (FIG. 39(B)), or a scene in which a specific enemy character (horse character) performs a technique in the forest is displayed. (FIG. 39(C)). Note that this horse character is the owner of the forest displayed as the background image. In other words, the contents of the chance zone exclusive SP reach are related to the contents of the chance zone effects (display of the forest background image G70) both in the front part and in the rear part.

In the latter part of the chance zone exclusive SP reach, finally, a scene where the main character and the horse character fight against each other against the background of the forest background image G70 is displayed (FIG. 40(A)), and the success/failure branch (success/failure branch) is reached. In the win-or-lose branch, an operation presentation prompting the operation of the normal button 40 is superimposed on the scene in which the main character and the horse character fight each other in the forest (FIG. 40(B)). When the player operates the normal button 40 within the operation effective period of this operation presentation, or when the operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, a chance zone dedicated SP reach based on the jackpot variation. If so, a victory effect (success effect, success mode) showing a scene in which the main character is winning in the forest is displayed (FIG. 40(C)). Then, following the victory effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed in double eyes (a stop mode indicating a jackpot winning) while the forest background image G70 is displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 and KZ2 are displayed. , KZ3 are stopped and displayed at the second row (FIG. 40(D)). On the other hand, in the case of the chance zone exclusive SP reach based on the loss variation, a defeat effect (failure effect, failure mode) showing a scene in which the main character is defeated in the forest is displayed (FIG. 40(E)). Then, following the defeat effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed in a reach-losing sequence (a stop mode indicating a failure) while the forest background image G70 is displayed, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is stopped and displayed as a losing eye (FIG. 40(F)).

Thus, in this embodiment, only when the chance zone exclusive SP reach consisting of the front part shown in FIGS. 38(B) to (H) and the rear part shown in FIGS. may be executed And since this SP reach is a direct SP reach that starts from the start of the variable production, compared to a game machine where the SP reach that merely performs the battle scene can be performed through the N reach, the SP reach It is possible to provide a high degree of interest in terms of the unexpectedness of the start timing of the SP reach and the degree of fulfillment of the performance contents of the SP reach.

After the chance zone exclusive SP reach is started, the band image G74 and the zone end selection image G76 are hidden even during setting of the chance zone (FIGS. 38 to 40). The reason why the band image G74 is hidden is to prevent the effects from becoming complicated. The zone end selection image G76 is hidden because, as will be described later, the zone end operation cannot be performed after the chance zone exclusive SP reach is started.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a specific example of common SP reach. Common SP reach is SP reach that is executed after N reach after production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach in variable production (see FIGS. 19 and 20), normal production mode (normal background is display part 50a) or set to the chance zone (the production mode in which the forest background image G70 (chance background) is displayed on the display unit 50a). There is an SP reach.

In this form, as a common SP reach, a battle production is performed in which the main character (knight) battles with predetermined enemy characters (enemy characters excluding horse characters appearing in the chance zone exclusive SP reach). The enemy character in the common SP reach is a character unrelated to the forest background image G70.

Specifically, in the common SP reach, first, an image is displayed indicating that the battle between the main character and the predetermined enemy character will start in a place other than the forest (FIG. 41(A)). Subsequently, a battle scene between the main character and a predetermined enemy character is displayed. As a battle scene, a scene in which the main character attacks a predetermined enemy character is displayed (FIG. 41(B)), and a win-lose branch (success/failure branch) is reached. Then, if the common SP reach being executed is based on the variation of the big win, a victory effect (success effect, success mode) indicating that the main character has won is displayed superimposed on the background image for victory (Fig. 41(C)). Then, following this victory effect, the background image is basically returned to the one before execution of the SP reach (in this example, it is returned to the normal daytime background image G102), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are Zoro. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed with double rolls (FIG. 41(D)).

On the other hand, in the case of common SP reach based on loss variation, a defeat effect (failure effect, failure mode) indicating that the main character has been defeated is displayed superimposed on the background image for defeat (FIG. 41(E)). . Then, following this defeat effect, the background image is basically returned to the one before execution of the SP reach (in this example, it is returned to the normal daytime background image G102), and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reach losers. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed as failures (FIG. 41(F)).

Next, the chance zone end operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 44. FIG. In this embodiment, when the chance zone is set, the chance zone end operation is performed using the operation unit (normal button 40 and up, down, left, and right select keys (not shown)) except for a predetermined end operation disabled period. This allows the player to finish the chance zone. This is a function considering the player who prefers the normal effect mode (the effect contents when the normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed) to the player's preference than the effect contents of the chance zone. In other words, even if the player is set in the chance zone, the player does not necessarily have to continue playing the game in that production mode for some variation, but he/she can finish the chance zone according to his/her preference and return to the normal production mode. is now possible. Although not shown, it is assumed that the pachinko game machine PY1 has a select key near the normal button 40, which consists of four directional keys of up, down, left, and right. A known configuration may be appropriately adopted for the configuration relating to the select key. It should be noted that performing the chance zone ending operation is an example of a predetermined ending condition.

42 and 43 are timing charts showing the relationship between the chance zone effect, the SP reach, and the chance zone end operation. FIG. 42 shows the case where the target hold that triggers the execution of the chance zone production occurs as hold 4, and then the target hold progresses in the order of hold 3 → hold 2 → hold 1 → the change, and the target is held. The variation based on shows the case where the chance zone exclusive SP reach is executed. In this case, the execution of the chance zone effect is started when the target hold is shifted to the hold 3, and the execution of the chance zone effect is completed when the variation based on the target hold ends (FIG. 42(A)). In addition, when the change based on the target hold starts, the chance zone exclusive SP reach is executed, and when the change based on the target hold ends, the chance zone exclusive SP reach ends (FIG. 42(B)). In this case, the period during which the chance zone end operation is possible is the period from when the chance zone production is started until the chance zone dedicated SP reach is started, and during the execution of the chance zone dedicated SP reach, the chance zone end operation is performed. 42(C)).

The reason for this is that the effect contents of the chance zone-dedicated SP reach are related to the forest background image G70 displayed in the chance zone. In other words, when the chance zone exclusive SP reach is started, an effect related to the forest background image G70 is already being executed, and it is not preferable to stop this effect halfway. Impossible.

FIG. 43 shows the case where the target hold that triggers the execution of the chance zone effect occurs as hold 4, and then the target hold progresses in the order of hold 3 → hold 2 → hold 1 → the change, and the target hold In the variation based on, the common SP reach is performed. In this case, the execution of the chance zone performance is started when the target hold is shifted to the hold 3, and the execution of the chance zone performance is completed when the variation based on the target hold ends (FIG. 43(A)). In addition, in the fluctuation based on the target hold, the common SP reach is started after the normal fluctuation and N reach are performed, and shortly before the end of the fluctuation based on the target hold (the background image corresponding to the production mode is displayed and the production pattern The common SP reach ends (Fig. 43(B)). In this case, the period during which the chance zone end operation is possible is the period from when the chance zone effect is started until the common SP reach is finished (Fig. 43(C)). In other words, unlike during execution of the chance zone exclusive SP reach, the period during which the common SP reach is executed is an end operation possible period during which the chance zone end operation is possible.

This is because the effect content of the common SP reach is not related to the forest background image G70 displayed in the chance zone. That is, even if the chance zone end operation is performed after the start of the common SP reach, there is no contradiction in the content of the effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, even during execution of the common SP reach, the chance zone end operation is enabled.

FIG. 44 shows a specific example of a case where common SP reach is executed in a variation based on target hold that triggered execution of the chance zone effect after execution of the chance zone effect. As shown in FIG. 44A, the icon TA in the normal display mode is displayed as the holding display related to the target holding, and the forest background image G70 is displayed as the background image on the display section 50a. A band image G74 indicating that the "chance zone" is set and a zone end selection image G76 indicating that the chance zone end operation is possible are also displayed on the display section 50a.

While the forest background image G70, the strip image G74, and the zone end selection image G76 are displayed in this manner, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach reach (FIG. 44(B)), and then the common SP Reach begins. When the common SP reach is started, the forest background image G70 is hidden, a background image (not shown) for the common SP reach showing a scene other than the forest is displayed, and the strip image G74 is also hidden. The zone end selection image G76 continues to be displayed (FIG. 44(C)). In other words, the chance zone end operation is possible even during execution of the common SP reach. When the common SP reach ends without the chance zone end operation being performed, as shown in FIG. The same forest background image G70 as before execution of the common SP reach is used as the background image.

On the other hand, when the chance zone end operation is performed during execution of the common SP reach (FIG. 44(E)) and the common SP reach ends, as shown in FIG. The definitive stop display of EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed using the daytime normal background image G102 (normal background) as the background image.

Here, the chance zone end operation will be described. The chance zone end operation is performed by moving the selection cursor displayed in the zone end selection image G76 from the default NO position (see FIG. 44(C)) to the YES position (see FIG. 44(D)) by pressing the select key (upward). It is an operation to move by operating a direction key, a downward key), and to decide (confirm) by operating the normal button 40 . In this embodiment, the zone end selection image G76 includes a character image of "End of zone?" ), and images of the up and down keys to show that the selection cursor can be moved with the up and down keys. The method of the chance zone end operation can be changed as appropriate, and the display content of the zone end selection image G76 can be changed as appropriate according to the method of the chance zone end operation.

Next, an execution example of a composite effect executed based on the results of the holding display change effect lottery, the chance zone effect lottery, and the SP reach lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 shows the case where the target hold that triggered the execution of the hold display change effect or the chance zone effect progresses from hold 4 → hold 3 → hold 2 → hold 1 → the change (change based on target hold). FIG. 10 is a table showing state transitions of each effect element of pending display, background image, and ready-to-win effect; FIG. It should be noted that the target suspension of each effect execution example shown in FIG. 45 is assumed to be a special figure suspension related to SP fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation, SP losing fluctuation).

"Production Execution Example 1" shown in FIG. 012 (see FIG. 34) is determined to execute the hold display change effect, it is decided not to execute the chance zone effect, and it is decided to execute the common SP reach at the start of the variation based on the target hold. is. In this "effect execution example 1", a white blinking hold icon HA is displayed when target hold occurs, and a blue hold icon HA is displayed when the hold icon HA related to target hold shifts from the position of hold 3 to the position of hold 2. Further, when the hold icon HA related to target hold is shifted from the position of hold 2 to the position of hold 1, it is changed to a red hold icon HA. Then, the red icon TA is also displayed as a pending display related to the change. During this time, the normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 continues to be displayed as the background image. In the variable performance based on the target hold, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are developed into the common SP reach after making the reach. According to this effect execution example 1, the player gradually sees a white blinking hold icon HA displayed when the target hold occurs, and a blue hold icon HA displayed when the target hold becomes hold 2. The expectation for winning the jackpot is heightened, and finally, the expectation for winning the jackpot is further increased by changing to the red pending icon HA. In this embodiment, the icon TA and the pending icon HA are not displayed during the SP reach, but the icon TA and the pending icon HA may continue to be displayed during the SP reach.

Here, FIG. 46 is a diagram showing the display section 50a from the occurrence of the target suspension to the start of the variable presentation based on the target suspension in the production execution example 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 46(A) and 46(B), while the daytime normal background image G102 (normal background) is displayed, white blinking (first special display mode) special figure 1 pending icon HA1 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), when the hold display related to the target hold is shifted from hold 3 to hold 2, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold icon HA1 corresponding to the target hold is blue (first 2 special display mode), and further, as shown in FIG. The display mode of the icon HA1 changes to red (third special display mode). When the change based on the target hold is started, as shown in FIG. 46(F), the red icon TA is displayed as the hold display related to the target hold. It should be noted that the common SP reach shown in FIG. 41 is executed in the variation based on this target hold.

"Production Execution Example 2" shown in FIG. 041 (see FIG. 34) is determined, it is determined to execute the chance zone production, no chance zone end operation is performed during the chance zone production, and the common SP reach is executed at the start of the variation based on the target hold. This is an example when it is decided to In this "effect execution example 2", a white pending icon HA is displayed when the target is pending, and the pending icon HA related to the target pending is displayed as the icon TA even while it is moving from the position of the pending 3 to the position of the pending 1. After that, the white display mode remains unchanged. On the other hand, the background image is changed from the normal background to the forest background image G70 (chance background) when the target hold becomes the third special figure hold (hold 3). The forest background image G70 is displayed until common SP reach is executed in the variation. According to this effect execution example 2, the chance zone effect is executed when the target hold becomes the hold 3, thereby heightening the player's expectation for winning the jackpot (see FIG. 37).

"Production Execution Example 3" shown in FIG. 041 (see FIG. 34) is determined, it is determined to execute the chance zone production, the chance zone end operation is not performed during the chance zone production, and the chance zone dedicated SP reach is performed at the start of the fluctuation based on the target hold. This is an example when it is decided to execute In this "effect execution example 3", a white pending icon HA is displayed when the target is pending, and the pending icon HA related to the target pending is displayed as the icon TA even while it is moving from the position of the pending 3 to the position of the pending 1. After that, the white display mode remains unchanged. On the other hand, the background image is changed from the normal background to the forest background image G70 (chance background) when the target hold becomes the third special figure hold (hold 3). The forest background image G70 is displayed until the change ends. In the variation, chance zone dedicated SP reach is executed according to the start of variation. According to this effect execution example 3, when the target hold becomes hold 3, the chance zone effect is executed to increase the player's expectation for winning the jackpot (see FIG. 37), and the change based on the target hold. By executing the SP reach for the chance zone in , the expectation for the jackpot winning is further heightened (see FIGS. 38 to 40).

"Production Execution Example 4" shown in FIG. 041 (see FIG. 34) is determined, it is determined to execute the chance zone production, and when the target hold is the second special figure hold (hold 2), the chance zone end operation is performed and the target is held. This is an example when it is decided to perform common SP reach at the start of the variation based on. In this "effect execution example 4", a white pending icon HA is displayed when the target is pending, and the pending icon HA related to the target pending is displayed as the icon TA even while it is moving from the position of the pending 3 to the position of the pending 1. After that, the white display mode remains unchanged. On the other hand, the background image is changed from the normal background to the forest background image G70 (chance background) when the target hold becomes the third special figure hold (hold 3). However, since the chance zone end operation is performed when the target hold is hold 2, the forest background image G70 (chance background) is returned to the normal background when the target hold becomes the first (hold 1). . In other words, in this embodiment, if the zone end operation is performed during the target hold from hold 3 to hold 1, the normal background is restored at the start of the next change. In addition, when the zone end operation is performed after the start of the fluctuation based on the target hold and before the end of the common SP reach, the background image after the end of the common SP reach in the fluctuation based on the target hold is returned to the normal background. (See FIGS. 44(E) and (F)).

The normal background returned from the forest background image G70 in effect execution example 4 is displayed until the common SP reach is executed in the variation based on target hold. According to this production execution example 4, the chance zone production is executed when the target holding becomes the holding 3, so that the player can heighten the expectation for winning the jackpot, and the player does not like the chance zone. , and enjoy the variation based on the target hold in the normal production mode. Regarding this point, in this form, the chance zone exclusive SP reach is a production with an extremely high degree of expectation for a big hit (Fig. 36). To eliminate the possibility of selecting an SP reach dedicated to a chance zone as a variable SP reach based on target retention by performing an end operation, and to enjoy waiting for the result of whether or not a jackpot is won in a common SP reach. is possible.

"Effect execution example 5" shown in FIG. 45 is a suspension change scenario No. 5 in which the final display mode becomes white with a maintenance change stop effect when the fourth special figure suspension occurs. 042 (see FIG. 34) is determined, it is determined to execute the chance zone production, the chance zone end operation is not performed during the chance zone production, and the chance zone exclusive SP reach at the start of the fluctuation based on the target hold. This is an example when it is decided to execute In this "execution example 5", when the target is suspended, a white blinking suspension icon HA (first special display mode) is displayed, and the suspension icon HA related to target suspension is shifted from the position of suspension 3 to the position of suspension 2. is changed to a blue (second special display mode) pending icon HA. Up to this point, the process is the same as the effect execution example 1 described above. Therefore, the player is gradually expected to win the jackpot by displaying a white flashing pending icon HA when the target pending occurs, and by displaying a blue pending icon HA when the target pending becomes the pending 2.例文帳に追加increase.

However, in this effect execution example 5, when the hold icon HA related to target hold is shifted from the position of hold 2 to the position of hold 1, it is changed to the hold icon HA of white (normal display mode). In other words, the display mode of the pending display is returned from the special display mode to the normal display mode, and the pending display change effect is ended (the maintenance change stop effect is executed). Thereafter, the display mode of the pending display remains white (normal display mode) until the change based on the target pending ends.

In addition, as the background image, a normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed while the target hold is from hold 4 to hold 2, but when the target hold becomes hold 1, the hold change stop effect is executed. Shortly thereafter, the normal background is changed to the forest background image G70 (chance background). That is, in the production execution example 5, the chance zone production is executed after the maintenance stop production is executed. For this reason, the player is surprised at the novelty and disappointment when the suspension display, which was once blue due to the stoppage effect, changes to white with a lower expectation for a big hit than that. However, soon after that, the chance zone production is performed, and people start to have expectations for the jackpot winning again. In other words, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a production with novel contents that stirs the emotions of the player.

The forest background image G70 is displayed until the change based on target hold ends. In variation based on target hold, chance zone dedicated SP reach is executed in response to variation start. Due to the execution of the chance zone exclusive SP reach, the player strongly expects to win the jackpot, even though the maintenance stop effect is executed.

Here, a specific effect from the occurrence of the target suspension to the start of the variable effect based on the target suspension in the effect execution example 5 is the flow shown in FIGS. That is, as shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, white blinking as a hold display corresponding to the fourth special figure 1 hold while the daytime normal background image G102 (normal background) is displayed (the 1 special display mode) special figure 1 hold icon HA1 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. An icon HA1 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), when the hold display related to the target hold is shifted from hold 3 to hold 2, the display mode of the special figure 1 hold icon HA1 corresponding to the target hold is blue (first 2 special display mode). Up to this point, it is the same as the effect execution example 1 described above.

However, when the hold display related to target hold is shifted from hold 2 to hold 1, as shown in FIG. display mode). That is, the maintenance stop performance is executed. At this time, above the white special figure 1 reservation icon HA1 related to the target reservation, an image G80 of a speech balloon with the words "suspension stop!" is displayed. This balloon image G80 is an image suggesting that the pending display change effect has been cancelled. This speech balloon image G80 is hidden after a predetermined time (two seconds in this embodiment), and then, while the change before target holding is still being performed, as shown in FIG. 47(B), , the background image is changed to the forest background image G70, and the zone entry image G72 is displayed. That is, the chance zone effect is executed. Then, while the forest background image G70 is being displayed, the variable effect based on the target holding is started (see FIG. 47(C)), and in this variable effect, the chance zone exclusive SP reach is performed (FIG. 38). to FIG. 40).

It should be noted that the form of transition of the display mode of the pending display in the effect execution example 1 shown in FIG. Also, the format of transition of the display mode of the pending display in the effect execution example 5 shown in FIG. 45 (the format shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D and 47) is an example of the second format.

Next, based on FIGS. 48 to 50, prohibitions on the look-ahead effect will be described. As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment generates a prize to the first start port 11 and a prize to the second start port 12 when hitting left in a non-time saving state (Fig. 30). Therefore, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time (when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation occur at the same time), only one of the prizes If the lottery for the pending display change effect and the lottery for the chance zone effect are executed in the same way as when the above occurs, various prefetching effects are mixed, and it is difficult for the player to recognize which change to expect. It may become Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, a lottery for the pending display change effect and a lottery for the chance zone effect are performed.

Specifically, when the winning to the first starting port 11 occurs and the winning to the second starting port 12 does not occur, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the generated special figure 1 suspension of the pending display change effect A lottery (FIGS. 33 and 34) is conducted, and a chance zone effect lottery (FIG. 35) is also conducted (see timing t1 shown in FIG. 48). In addition, when the winning to the second starting port 12 occurs and the winning to the first starting port 11 does not occur, the production control microcomputer 121 draws a holding display change production based on the generated special figure 2 holding. Furthermore, lottery for chance zone effects is also performed (see timing t2 shown in FIG. 48). On the other hand, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, the effect control microcomputer 121 suspends the look-ahead effect based on the generated special figure 1 suspension. Only the lottery for the chance zone performance is performed without performing the lottery for the display change performance. On the other hand, for the look-ahead effect based on the generated special figure 2 hold, a lottery for the hold display change effect is performed, and a lottery for the chance zone effect is further performed (see timing t3 shown in FIG. 48). In this case, the lottery for the chance zone effect based on the winning of the first starting port 11 is performed according to the table shown in FIG. Determines whether or not to execute the production.

FIG. 49 shows the holding display change effect when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time (when special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension occur at the same time) It is a figure which shows an example of execution. FIG. 49(A) shows a situation in which two special-figure 1 reserves are accumulated while the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed, and not even one special-figure 2 reserve is accumulated. In such a situation, it is assumed that the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time. In this case, the display mode of the pending display based on the winning to the first starting port 11 is determined to be the white display mode without going through the lottery for the pending display change effect. On the other hand, the display mode of the pending display based on the prize winning to the second starting port 12 is determined by lottery of the pending display change effect. In this example, it is determined to display the red pending icon HA from the pending display at the time of winning as the display mode of the pending display based on the winning to the second starting port 12 .

In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), a white special figure 1 pending icon HA1 is displayed as a pending display related to the third special figure 1 pending, and a pending display related to the first special figure 2 pending As red special figure 2 reservation icon HA2 is displayed. In this form, the variation of the special figure 2 is executed with priority over the variation of the special figure 1. Therefore, the next change is a change related to the red special figure 2 pending icon HA2. Therefore, the player can expect to win the jackpot by paying attention only to the change related to the red pending display. If, for example, the red special figure 1 pending icon HA1 is displayed as the hold display related to the third special figure 1 hold, the player can select the red special figure 2 hold icon HA2 to be executed first. There is a concern that the game cannot be enjoyed by concentrating the expectation of winning the jackpot on such fluctuations. In this form, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time (when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation occur at the same time), the generated special Since the pending display change effect is not executed based on the FIG. 1 pending, the above concerns can be resolved.

In this embodiment, unless the winning to the first starting gate 11 and the winning to the second starting gate 12 occur at the same time, the special display mode of the reserved display for one of the starting gates is displayed. It is possible to display the hold display in the special display mode related to the other start port when the other start port is present. This is because, in this case, it is considered that there is little possibility that the contents of the presentation will confuse the player by understanding the meaning of the presentation one by one in the order of occurrence.

Incidentally, even if the winning to the first start opening 11 and the winning to the second starting opening 12 occur at the same time, the lottery for the chance zone effect is performed for both winnings. In this form, if the maintenance stop production is not executed, the chance zone production with the special figure 2 hold as the target is performed at the first shift of the special figure 2 hold, and the chance zone production with the special figure 1 hold as the target is performed at the beginning of the special figure 1 hold shift. Therefore, even if it is decided to execute the chance zone production in both the lottery for the chance zone production based on the newly generated special figure 2 reservation and the lottery for the chance zone production based on the special figure 1 reservation, the special figure 2 Since the execution of the chance zone performance based on the suspension is finished first and then the execution of the chance zone performance based on the special figure 1 suspension is started, the player may be confused by the contents of the performance and the interest in the game may be lowered. This is because it is thought that there is no

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, a hold display change effect (Fig. 46) that can progress in stages and a chance zone effect (Fig. 37) When executing the pending display change effect in the first format (formats shown in FIGS. 46A to 46F), and in the second format ending in the middle of the first format (FIG. 46 (A) to (D) and the format shown in FIG. 47). Therefore, even if the pending display is displayed in a special mode (blinking white or blue), there is a sense of tension that the display mode may return to the normal display mode (white), which can be expected to enhance interest.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even when the holding display change effect is performed in the second format accompanied by the stoppage effect, the chance zone effect is performed after returning to the holding display in the normal display mode (white). may be executed (FIGS. 47 and 35), it is possible to maintain the expectation of winning the jackpot, and an increase in interest can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the ball entering the first starting port 11 and the ball entering the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, the pending display change effect is not entered into the second starting port 12. Since only those based on the sphere are executed (FIGS. 48 and 49), it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to prevent the decrease in interest.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the pending display (the performance mode of the pending display change effect) is not red (the third special mode) with high expectation for the big hit, but the pending display is Since the ratio of execution of the chance zone effect after the change effect is high (Figs. 34 and 35), the pending display is displayed in white blinking (first special display mode) or blue (second special display mode). Even when the player wins the jackpot, it is possible to maintain the expectation for winning the jackpot, and an increase in interest can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the second format, which ends in the middle of the pending display change effect, is executed in the first format (the formats shown in FIGS. 46A to 46F). (Formats shown in FIGS. 46(A) to (D) and FIG. 47), it can be said that the ratio of executing the chance zone effect after the pending display change effect is higher (FIG. 34 , FIG. 35). Therefore, even if the pending display change effect ends in the middle of the first format, the execution of the chance zone effect can be expected, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the chance zone dedicated SP reach corresponding to the chance zone production after the holding display change production is executed along with the variable production (notification production for notifying the result of the special drawing lottery). (FIGS. 36, 38 to 40), it is possible to favorably improve the interest of the variable presentation in the chance zone.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the player can arbitrarily end the chance zone by performing the chance zone end operation. Since it is possible only during execution (FIGS. 42 and 43), the player can concentrate on the effect while the chance zone exclusive SP reach is being executed, and the interest in the chance zone and the chance zone exclusive SP reach can be reduced. Suppressible.

9. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

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In the above-described first embodiment, when the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be white (normal display mode), the pending change scenario (No. 42 or No. 44 shown in FIG. 34) accompanied by the effect of stopping the maintenance change is selected. It is configured so that it can be On the other hand, the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment is configured to have no hold change scenario accompanied by a hold change stop effect. That is, as shown in FIG. 50, when the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be white (normal display mode), it is a pending display related to any special figure pending from the 4th to the 1st Also, a white (normal display mode) holding icon HA is displayed, and a white (normal display mode) is displayed as the icon TA as well. That is, when the final display mode of the pending display is determined to be white (normal display mode), the pending display change effect is not performed at all. Note that the final display mode of the hold display is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 33, as in the first embodiment.

In the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the lottery for the chance zone effect following the lottery for the pending change display effect is performed based on the table shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the result of the look-ahead determination is a big win, if the final display mode of the pending display is "white", the chance zone is displayed at a rate of 65%. The production is executed, and the chance zone production is not executed at a rate of 35%. Also, if the final display mode of the pending display is "blinking white", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 60%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 40%. Further, if the final display mode of the pending display is "blue", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 55%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 45%. Further, if the final display mode of the pending display is "red", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 50%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 50%.

In addition, if the result of the look-ahead determination is SP reach loss, if the final display mode of the pending display is "white", the production control microcomputer 121 executes the chance zone production at a rate of 15%, and at a rate of 85%. Do not execute the chance zone production. Further, if the final display mode of the pending display is "blinking white", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 12%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 88%. Further, if the final display mode of the pending display is "blue", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 9%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 91%. Further, if the final display mode of the pending display is "red", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 6%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 94%.

In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is L reach loss or N reach loss, if the final display mode of the pending display is "white", the production control microcomputer 121 executes the chance zone production at a rate of 4% and 96%. Chance zone effects are not executed at the rate of If the final display mode of the pending display is "blinking white", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 3%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 97%. Also, if the final display mode of the pending display is "blue", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 2%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 98%. Also, if the final display mode of the pending display is "red", the chance zone effect is executed at a rate of 1%, and the chance zone effect is not executed at a rate of 99%.

In any case, when it is decided to execute the chance zone production, the execution of the chance zone production is started at the first shift of the target holding which triggered the execution of the chance zone production.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the chance zone effect is more likely to be executed when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit than when it is a loss (SP reach loss, L reach loss, N reach loss). . again. Chance zone production is most likely to be executed when the final display mode of the pending display is "white", which has the lowest degree of expectation for a big hit, regardless of whether the result of the look-ahead determination is a big win, SP reach loss, L reach loss, or N reach loss. , the case where the final display mode of the pending display is "blinking white" with the next lowest likelihood of a big win is likely to be executed next, and the final display mode of the pending display is "blue" with the next lowest likelihood of a big win. is most likely to be executed next, and the case where the final display mode of the pending display is "red" with the highest expectation of a big win is the least likely to be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the lower the degree of expectation for a big win in the display mode of the pending display, the easier it is to execute the chance zone effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win. Therefore, even when the display mode of the pending display is relatively low in expectation of a big win, the execution of the chance zone performance can be expected, so that the degree of disappointment can be suppressed and the improvement of the game amusement can be expected.

In the second embodiment, in the hold change scenario, while the hold display at the time of winning is changed to the normal display mode, the target hold of the hold display change effect changes to the special display mode until the change occurs (Fig. No. 32 and No. 34 shown in 50) are included in the configuration, but if there is a special display mode, it may be configured to always display in one of the special display modes from the time of winning. This also applies to the first embodiment described above. In addition, in such a configuration, the execution timing of the pending display change effect (at the time of winning) is earlier than the execution timing of the chance zone effect (during the shift of the special figure hold) (execution based on the occurrence of the target hold) It can be said that the timing is early).

Further, in the second embodiment, by varying the execution ratio of the chance zone effect based on the type of the final display mode of the pending display, the display mode with the lower expectation of the big win is set as the chance zone rather than the display mode with the higher expectation. Realized an easy configuration. On the other hand, the setting timing of the chance zone (execution timing of the chance zone effect) is set to "at the time of winning", "when target hold is hold 3", "when target hold is hold 2", "target hold is hold 1” and “when the target is changed based on hold” are selected by lottery. A display mode with a low degree of expectation for a big win is more likely to be selected when the look-ahead determination result is a big win and less likely to be selected when the result is a loss, so that the display mode with a low degree of expectation for a big win is higher. You may implement|achieve the structure which is easy to set to a chance zone rather than a display mode. Chance zone production (high-expectation advance notice production) performed when the expectation of winning a jackpot is low gives the player a stronger sense of excitement than the chance zone production performed when expectations are already high. Because you can feel it. Note that, when configured in this manner, the pending display change effect in which the final display mode of the pending display is red is more likely to be set in the chance zone than the pending display change effect in which the final display mode of the pending display is blue or blinking white. may be configured.

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The type of suspension change scenario and the type of display mode of suspension display shown in the above embodiments (first and second embodiments) are examples, and can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In the above configuration, the zone end operation in the chance zone cannot be performed during the execution of the chance zone dedicated SP reach, and can be performed while the chance zone dedicated SP reach is not performed (Fig. 42, Figure 43). In other words, the chance zone is easier to end by the zone end operation during non-execution of the chance zone SP reach in the chance zone than during execution of the chance zone SP reach in the chance zone. On the other hand, the zone end operation in the chance zone may be configured to be executable only during the SP reach for the chance zone. Specifically, for example, a zone end operation is accepted only during the execution period of the first part of the chance zone dedicated SP reach, which is a direct SP reach, and when the zone end operation is performed during this period, the chance zone dedicated SP reach is performed. Instead of the latter part, another SP reach (for example, common SP reach in the above form) having the same presentation time as this latter part may be executed. Even if it is configured in this way, the production content of the first part of the SP reach dedicated to the chance zone (the process in which the main character grows into a knight) and the production content of another SP reach that follows (the battle between the main character and the enemy character). ) is not broken. According to such a configuration, a player who wants to see the production of the first part of the chance zone SP reach but who wants to see a battle scene with an enemy character different from the enemy character of the chance zone SP reach as a battle scene. needs can be met, and the loss of interest in the chance zone and SP reach dedicated to the chance zone can be prevented. In addition, such a configuration makes it easier to end the chance zone by the zone end operation during the execution of the chance zone SP reach in the chance zone than during the non-execution of the chance zone SP reach in the chance zone (chance It can be said that it is a configuration in which the zone end condition is easily satisfied).

In the above embodiment, the chance zone can be terminated based on the zone termination operation (the configuration is such that the chance zone termination condition is that the zone termination operation is performed). A configuration in which the chance zone can be ended based on the passage of the game ball to the second gate 29 (a configuration in which the condition for ending the chance zone is the passage of the game ball to the second gate 29) may be employed. It should be noted that the period during which the chance zone can be terminated by passing the game ball through the second gate 29 can be set to the same period as the period during which the zone termination operation can be performed in the above mode, for example.

Further, in the above embodiment, the period during which the chance zone end operation can be performed may be provided based on a lottery. In this case, during the execution of the chance zone dedicated SP reach, compared to when the chance zone dedicated SP reach is not performed, the possible period of the chance zone end operation may be configured to be difficult to set, or the chance zone dedicated SP reach may be configured. During execution, compared to non-execution of the chance zone dedicated SP reach, the possible period of the chance zone end operation may be set more easily. The setting lottery for the period during which the chance zone end operation is possible may be performed at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 20 seconds).

Further, in the above-described form, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, the pending display change effect is executed based on the winning to the first starting port 11. Although there is no chance zone production, it is configured so that it may be executed. On the other hand, it may be configured such that neither the pending display change effect nor the chance zone effect is executed based on the winning to the first start port 11.

Further, in the above-described form, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, no lottery for the holding display change effect based on the winning to the first starting port 11 is performed. However, after a lottery for a pending display change effect based on the winning to the first start port 11 is performed, the pending display of this pending change scenario is only when the pending change scenario accompanied by the stoppage effect is selected. A configuration in which no change effect is performed may be adopted. This is because when this hold change scenario is selected, the production is likely to be more complicated than when other hold change scenarios are selected because of the novel production of the maintenance change stop production.

Conversely, only when a holding change scenario involving a holding change stop effect is selected after a lottery for a holding display change effect based on the winning of the first start port 11 is made, the holding change scenario of this holding change scenario is selected. A configuration may be adopted in which an effect is performed and the pending display change effect is not performed when another pending change scenario is selected. This is because the suspension change scenario that accompanies the suspension change effect is a novel effect, so that the decline in the interest in the game can be suppressed by not performing the prohibition process only for such a special effect.

In addition, even if the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, a lottery for the holding display change effect based on the winning to the first starting port 11 is performed. , When it is decided to perform a pending display change effect with the final display mode of "white blinking" or "blue", the pending display change effect is performed, but the final display mode is "red". When it is decided to perform, it may be configured not to perform the pending display change effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which both the special figure 1 reserved icon HA1 and the special figure 2 reserved icon HA2 include a red reserved display, and concentrate the player's consciousness on one performance with a high degree of expectation for a big win. This is because it is possible to increase the amusement of the game. Conversely, when it is decided to perform a pending display change effect with the final display mode of "white flashing" or "blue", the pending display change effect is not performed, but the final display mode is "red". When it is decided to perform the display change effect, it may be configured to perform the pending display change effect. This is because such a configuration does not impair the execution opportunity of the pending display change effect of “red”, which has a high expectation for a big win, and thus suppresses the decline in the interest in the game.

Further, in the above-described form, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, the execution of the pending display change effect based on the winning to the first starting port 11 is restricted. However, if the effect of this configuration is not required, a configuration without such restrictions may be used.

In the above-described form, 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). Special figure 1 determination processing is performed preferentially over special figure 2 determination processing (variation display of special figure 1 is performed preferentially than variation display of special figure 2) It may be configured. 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. Also, in this case, when the winning to the first starting port 11 and the winning to the second starting port 12 occur at the same time, both the holding display change effect and the chance zone effect based on the winning to the first starting port 11 are executed. However, based on the winning to the second starting port 12, the pending display change effect is not executed, and only the chance zone effect may be executed.

In the above-described form, the chance zone effect is executed as a look-ahead effect (a effect that can be performed over multiple variations based on the look-ahead determination, and is a forewarning effect that makes you expect to win a jackpot), but the chance zone effect is not a look-ahead effect. , and may be executed as a notice at the time of change (an effect performed only with the change based on the lottery at the start of the change, and a notice effect to expect a big win). In this case, the setting of the chance zone is performed only for one variation based on the special figure variation start command. In addition, in the case of executing the chance zone exclusive SP reach with the variation set in the chance zone, immediately after executing the effect suggesting the setting of the chance zone (Fig. 37 (B)), the chance zone exclusive SP reach (B) to (H), FIGS. 39 and 40) can be executed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, as the suspension change scenario accompanied by the restoration stop effect, only the scenario in which the display mode of the suspension display immediately returns from blue (second special display mode) to white (normal display mode) is provided. In addition to the scenario, or instead of this scenario, the blue (second special display mode) pending display is temporarily lowered by one rank to the white flashing (first special display mode) pending display, and then white ( It may be configured to have a scenario of returning to the suspended display of the normal display mode) (ending the suspended display change effect).

Further, in the above embodiment, the selection ratio of each lottery can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. For example, in the above mode, the distribution rate is set to 0% (a configuration that is not executed), but if the role of the production is not hindered, it can be executed with a small probability (for example, about 1%). good too.

Further, in the above-described form, it may be configured such that the chance zone exclusive SP reach can be performed only when the maintenance stop performance is performed.

In the above-described form, the pending display change effect and the chance zone effect are performed during the non-time saving state, but the game state in which these effects are performed is not limited to the non-time saving state. In the above embodiment, setting the normal effect mode in which the normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed corresponds to the "normal effect", but the pending display change effect and the chance zone effect are highly probable. When the configuration is performed in the state or the time saving state, it is normal to set the probability variation production mode in which the probability variation background image G105 is displayed, or to set the time reduction production mode in which the time saving background image G106 is displayed. It is equivalent to a performance.

In addition, in the above-described form, the expectation level of the chance zone production is higher than the expectation level of the red (third special display mode) reserved display of the jackpot. may be used, or the above-described form may be reversed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the contents of each effect can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the function of the effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pending display change effect in which the display mode of the pending display (holding icon HA, the icon TA) can be changed step by step, and the chance zone effect in which the effect mode is set to the chance zone are based on the prefetch determination. The look-ahead performance is configured to be executable over a plurality of variations, the pending display change performance corresponds to the first suggestion performance and the first notice performance, and the chance zone performance corresponds to the second suggestion performance and the second notice performance. However, the type of effect of the first suggested effect and the first notice effect may be other than the pending display change effect, and the type of effect of the second suggested effect and the second notice effect may be other than the chance zone effect. may be For example, an image change effect that gradually transitions a predetermined image such as a background image, and a stock effect that displays a suggestive icon that suggests the type of effect that is scheduled to be executed, are multiple variations as prefetch effects based on prefetch determination. It is good also as a structure executable over. In this case, the image change effect corresponds to the first hint effect and the first notice effect, and the stock effect corresponds to the second hint effect and the second notice effect. In addition, as an image change effect, for example, various special backgrounds (backgrounds different from the normal background) whose jackpot expectation relationship is "first special background < second special background < third special background" During the period from the occurrence of the target suspension to the end of the variation based on the target suspension, the background change effect of sequentially changing the first special background→the second special background→the third special background may be executed. In addition, as the stock effect, for example, a suggestive icon suggesting that a special operation effect for operating the special button 41 will occur due to the change based on the target hold is displayed on the display unit 50a before the change based on the target hold is started. You have to do the performance. The degree of expectation for a big win in the stock effect should be higher than the degree of expectation for a big win in displaying the third special background. In addition, the background change effect may have a pattern (form) of returning to the normal background after the second special background is displayed. It is preferable that the stock effect is executed later with a higher probability than the case where the background change effect is executed with a pattern other than this. Note that the special operation effect whose execution is suggested by the stock effect is an example of the specific effect. Also, the type of effect suggested to be executed by the stock effect can be changed as appropriate.

Further, when the image change effect as described above is configured to be executable, the image change effect may be configured to be executed not as the "forecast effect" but as the "notice at the time of the change". Further, when the stock effect as described above is configured to be executable, the stock effect may be configured to be executed not as the "prediction effect" but as the "prediction at the time of the change".

Further, in the above embodiment, 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, ) are provided, but only one of them may be provided.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, 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. Further, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, the game characteristics of the game machine can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. That is, the present invention, if it does not interfere with the game, is a so-called pattern probability machine (a game machine in which the transition to a high probability state is determined based on the type of winning pattern), a so-called V probability machine (specification in the big winning opening) A game machine that controls to a high probability state based on the passage of the area (V area)), a so-called variable loop type game machine (once controlled to a high probability state, control to a high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game game machines), so-called ST machines (game machines that cut the number of times with variable probability), so-called one-kind-two-kind machines, and Hanemono type game machines. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a game machine of a type that does not have a lower tray 35 or the like and in which game balls enclosed in the game machine circulate (so-called enclosed type game machine, circulation type game machine, management game machine, smart pachinko). may apply.

In the above embodiment, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. 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 the above embodiment, 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 presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, 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.

It should be noted that when saying "a state that is advantageous to the player (advantageous game state, advantageous state, or special game state)", not all jackpot game states may correspond to this. For example, the jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to the high probability state after that corresponds to the "state advantageous to the player", or the jackpot game state in which a relatively large number of prize balls can be obtained, such as substantially 10R. may correspond to "a state advantageous to the player". In addition, the "state advantageous to the player" may be a small winning game state (a state in which a small winning game is being executed) instead of a jackpot game state, and may also be a high probability state or a high probability state. It may be a base state (time saving state). In a game machine equipped with two kinds of jackpots, a series of game states of a small win game state and a big win game state based on the passage of a game ball to a specific area 16 in the small win game state are advantageous to a player. state. In addition, when the "state advantageous to the player" is a high probability state or a high base state (time saving state), various effects that make the player expect to become "a state advantageous to the player" The effect is not limited to the effect during the variable display of the symbols, and the effect may be performed at other timing such as the effect during the jackpot game.

10. Inventions Shown in Embodiments and Their Modifications The above-described embodiments and their modifications show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, etc., and the 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. Note that means A is a general term for means A1 to A3 below. Means B is a general term for means B1 and B2 below. Means C is a general term for means C1 to C3 below. Means D is a general term for means D1 to D2 below. Means E is a general term for means E1 to E2 below.

Means A1:
An advantageous state ( A first determination means (a process related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing the first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether or not to make the jackpot game state);
If there is a ball entry, before the first determination, second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing the second determination (pre-read determination) whether to be in the advantageous state and,
Equipped with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, a first suggestion effect (holding display change effect, FIG. 46) that can be progressed in stages and a second suggestion effect (chance zone effect) different from the first suggestion effect , FIG. 37) and
When the first suggestive effect is executed in the first format (formats shown in FIGS. 46(A) to (F)), and when the second format (FIGS. 46(A) to 46) ends in the middle of the first format (D) and the format shown in FIG. 47).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the presence of the first-first suggestion effect of the second format that ends in the middle of the first format creates tension and can be expected to enhance interest.

Means A2:
The gaming machine according to means A1,
The performance control means can execute the second prior suggestion performance after the first prior suggestion performance is executed when the first prior suggestion performance of the second type is executed (Fig. 47, Fig. 35).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the first suggesting performance is performed in the second format ending in the middle of the first format, the second suggesting performance is executed after the first suggesting performance is performed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation and increase interest.

Means A3:
The gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
When the ball entering the first ball hole and the ball entering the second ball hole occur at the same time, the effect control means performs the second determination related to the ball entering the first ball hole. without executing the first suggesting effect based on the above, and executing the first suggesting effect based on the second determination related to the ball entering the second ball entrance (FIGS. 48 and 49). A game machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the ball entering the first ball entrance and the ball entering the second ball entrance occur at the same time, the first suggesting effect is applied to the ball entering the second ball entrance. Since only the base is executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to prevent the interest from decreasing.

Means B1:
It is possible to execute a notice effect (holding display change effect, chance zone effect) that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The execution form of the notice effect includes a first notice effect (holding display change effect) that executes a first notice effect, and a second notice effect (chance zone effect) and a third format in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed,
The effect mode of the first notice effect (holding display change effect) includes a first mode (blue) and a second mode (red) in which the degree of expectation for the advantageous state is higher than that in the first mode,
When the effect mode of the first notice effect is not the second mode, the execution ratio of the third form (effect execution example 5 shown in FIG. 45) is higher than when the effect mode is the second mode (FIGS. 34 and 35). ).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the effect mode of the first notice effect is more likely to be the second notice effect after the execution of the first notice effect than the second effect mode in which the degree of expectation that the effect state of the first notice effect is high is high. is executed at a high rate, even when the first announcement performance is executed in the first mode instead of the second mode, it is possible to maintain the sense of anticipation, and an improvement in interest can be expected.

Means B2:
The gaming machine according to means B1,
Determining whether to enter the advantageous state based on the ball entering the first ball entrance (first starting hole 11) or the second ball entrance (second starting hole 12) different from the first ball entering hole and executing the notice effect based on the result of the determination,
When the ball entering the first ball entrance and the ball entering the second ball entrance occur at the same time, the first notice effect based on the determination related to the ball entering the first ball entrance is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute the first notice effect based on the determination related to the ball entering the second ball entrance without execution (Figs. 48 and 49).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the ball enters the first ball entrance and the ball enters the second ball entrance at the same time, the first notice effect is based on the ball entered the second ball entrance. Since only one is executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to prevent a decrease in interest.

Means C1:
An advantageous state ( A first determination means (a process related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing the first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether or not to make the jackpot game state);
If there is a ball entry, before the first determination, second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing the second determination (pre-read determination) whether to be in the advantageous state and,
Equipped with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, a first suggestion effect (holding display change effect, FIG. 46) that can be progressed in stages and a second suggestion effect (chance zone effect) different from the first suggestion effect , FIG. 37) and
When the first suggestive effect is executed in the first format (formats shown in FIGS. 46(A) to (F)), and when the second format (FIGS. 46(A) to 46) ends in the middle of the first format (D) and the format shown in FIG. 47).
The second format is characterized in that the ratio of execution of the second prior suggestion performance after execution of the first prior suggestion performance is higher than that of the first format (FIGS. 34 and 35). game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the first suggestive effect that can be progressed in stages is executed in the second format in which it ends in the middle of the first format, the , Since the ratio of executing the second suggesting effect after the execution of the first suggesting effect is high, even if the first suggesting effect ends in the middle of the first format, it is possible to execute the second suggesting effect. Expectations can be raised, and an improvement in amusement interest can be expected.

Means C2:
The gaming machine according to means C1,
When the ball entering the first ball hole and the ball entering the second ball hole occur at the same time, the effect control means performs the second determination related to the ball entering the first ball hole. without executing the first suggesting effect based on the above, and executing the first suggesting effect based on the second determination related to the ball entering the second ball entrance (FIGS. 48 and 49). A game machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the ball entering the first ball entrance and the ball entering the second ball entrance occur at the same time, the first suggesting effect is applied to the ball entering the second ball entrance. Since only the base is executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and to prevent the interest from decreasing.

Means C3:
The gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2,
When the second destination suggestive effect is executed after the first destination suggestive effect is executed, a specific effect (chance zone dedicated SP reach, FIG. 38 to FIG. 40) can be executed along with a notification effect (fluctuation effect) for notifying the result of the first determination.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific effect corresponding to the second suggesting effect after the execution of the first suggesting effect is executed along with the notification effect for notifying the result of the first determination. Interest during the notification performance when the previous suggestion performance is executed is favorably improved by the specific performance.

Means D1:
A first determination means (a process related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) that performs a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether or not an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is established;
Before the first determination, a second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a second determination (look-ahead determination) whether to become the advantageous state,
Equipped with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, a first suggestion effect (holding display change effect, FIG. 46) that can be progressed in stages and a second suggestion effect (chance zone effect) different from the first suggestion effect , FIG. 37) and
As the second suggestive effect, a special effect (forest background image G70 (chance background) that is different from the normal effect (setting to the normal effect mode that can display the normal background such as the daytime normal background image G102) can be displayed. setting to the chance zone) can be executed over multiple fluctuations,
During execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect (chance zone dedicated SP reach, FIG. 36) that is not executed in the normal effect,
The special effect is terminated based on establishment of a predetermined termination condition (zone termination operation is performed),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the ease with which the predetermined end condition is established differs between when the specific performance is not being executed and when the specific performance is being executed (FIGS. 42 and 43).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the special performance different from the normal performance is being executed over a plurality of variations as the second suggestion performance different from the first suggestion performance that can be progressed in stages, the normal performance can be performed. Since the specific effect that is not executed in , it is possible to improve the interest of the second suggestive effect, and in addition, the special effect (second suggestive effect) is performed when the specific effect is executed and when it is not executed. Since the easiness of fulfillment of the end condition of (1) is different, it is possible to carry out the special performance and the specific performance so that the interest of the special performance and the specific performance is not lowered.

Means D2:
The gaming machine according to means D1,
The production control means is
When the first suggestive effect is executed in the first format (formats shown in FIGS. 46(A) to (F)), and when the second format (FIGS. 46(A) to 46) ends in the middle of the first format (D) and the format shown in FIG. 47).
It is characterized in that when the first prior suggesting performance of the second type is executed, the second prior suggesting performance can be executed after the first prior suggesting performance is executed (FIGS. 47 and 35). Amusement machine.

According to the game machine of this configuration, the presence of the second type of first suggestion effect that ends in the middle of the first type creates a sense of tension and can be expected to enhance interest, and the game ends in the middle of the first type. Even when the first suggesting effect is performed in the second format, the second suggesting effect (special effect) may be executed after the first suggesting effect is executed, so that the sense of expectation can be maintained. It is possible, and it is expected that interest will increase.

Means E1:
It is possible to execute a notice effect (holding display change effect, chance zone effect) that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The execution form of the notice effect includes the first form of executing the first notice effect (suspended display change effect) and the second notice effect in which the degree of expectation of the advantageous state is higher than that of the first notice effect. There are a second format (chance zone effect) and a third format in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed,
As the second notice effect, a chance to display a special effect (forest background image G70 (chance background)) different from the normal effect (set to normal effect mode in which normal background such as daytime normal background image G102 can be displayed) zone) can be run across multiple variations,
During execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect (chance zone dedicated SP reach, FIG. 36) that is not executed in the normal effect,
The special effect is terminated based on establishment of a predetermined termination condition (zone termination operation is performed),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the ease with which the predetermined end condition is established differs between when the specific performance is not being executed and when the specific performance is being executed (FIGS. 42 and 43).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, as the second notice effect, which is expected to be in an advantageous state more than the first notice effect, when the special effect different from the normal effect is executed over a plurality of variations, the normal effect is performed. Since the non-executed specific performance is executed, the interest of the second notice performance can be improved, and the conditions for ending the special performance (second notice performance) depending on when the specific performance is executed and when it is not executed. are different, it is possible to carry out special effects and specific effects so as not to reduce the interest of the special effects and specific effects.

Means E2:
The gaming machine according to means E1,
The effect mode of the first notice effect (holding display change effect) includes a first mode (blue) and a second mode (red) in which the degree of expectation for the advantageous state is higher than that in the first mode,
When the effect mode of the first notice effect is not the second mode, the execution ratio of the third form (effect execution example 5 shown in FIG. 45) is higher than when the effect mode is the second mode (FIGS. 34 and 35). ).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the effect mode of the first notice effect is more likely to be the second notice effect after the execution of the first notice effect than the second effect mode in which the degree of expectation that the effect state of the first notice effect is high is high. Since the ratio of execution of the (special effect) is high, even when the first notice effect is executed in the first mode instead of the second mode, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation and improve the interest. Expected.

By the way, conventionally, as a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-112132, it is determined whether it is a jackpot, and based on the determination result, a reservation for production 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine that performs an effect of changing a display mode from normal white to special blue, red, or the like to make a player expect to win a jackpot. However, the method of executing the effects as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-112132 is often seen today, and there is room for improvement in order to provide players with interest.

The above-described means A is for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-112132: Based on the result of the second determination, it is possible to execute a first prior suggestion effect that can proceed in stages and a second prior suggestion effect that is different from the first previous suggestion effect, and the first prior suggestion effect is performed by: There are times when it is executed in the first form, and times when it is executed in the second form, which terminates in the middle of the first form."

In addition, the above-described means B provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-112132 as follows: "In the execution form of the notice effect that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous advantageous state, the first notice effect is provided. A first form to be executed, a second form to execute a second foretelling effect having a higher expectation of being in an advantageous state than the first foretelling effect, and a second form to execute the second foretelling effect after executing the first foretelling effect. There are 3 types, and the performance mode of the first notice performance has a higher degree of expectation that it will be in an advantageous state than the first mode. ” is different.

In addition, the above-described means C is provided for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-112132, "It is an advantageous state that is performed before the first determination of whether or not to make an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Based on the result of the second determination, it is possible to execute a first earlier suggesting effect that can progress step by step and a second earlier suggesting effect different from the first earlier suggesting effect, and the first earlier suggesting effect is executed. When executing in the second format that ends in the middle of the first format, the ratio of executing the second suggesting effect after the first suggesting effect is executed is higher than when executing in the first format. It is different in that it is high.

In addition, the above-described means D is, for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-112132, "to be in an advantageous state before the first determination of whether or not to be in an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Based on the result of the second determination, it is possible to execute a first suggesting effect that can progress step by step and a second suggesting effect that can be executed over a plurality of variations of a special effect different from the normal effect, During the execution of the special effect, a specific effect that is not executed in the normal effect can be executed, and the special effect is terminated based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition. It is different between when it is not being executed and when the specific effect is being executed."

In addition, the above-described means E provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-112132 as follows: "The execution form of the advance notice effect that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous advantageous state is the first notice effect. A first form to be executed, a second form to execute a second foretelling effect having a higher expectation of being in an advantageous state than the first foretelling effect, and a second form to execute the second foretelling effect after executing the first foretelling effect. There are 3 types, a special performance different from the normal performance can be executed over a plurality of variations as a second notice performance, a specific performance not executed in the normal performance can be executed during the execution of the special performance, and a predetermined termination condition is set. The special effect is terminated based on the establishment of the above, and the ease with which the predetermined end condition is satisfied differs between when the specific effect is not being executed and when the specific effect is being executed. ing.

The respective inventions of the means A to E can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through presentation" (provides an action and effect) due to the respective differences described above.

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Claims (2)

It is possible to execute a notice effect that makes the player expect to be in an advantageous state,
The execution form of the notice effect includes a first form of executing a first notice effect, a second form of executing a second notice effect in which the degree of expectation of being in the advantageous state is higher than that of the first notice effect, and the above-mentioned and a third format in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed,
The production mode of the first notice production includes a first mode and a second mode in which the degree of expectation for the advantageous state is higher than that in the first mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that a performance mode of the first notice performance that is not the second mode has a higher execution ratio of the third type than a performance mode that is the second mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Based on the ball entering the first ball entrance or the second ball entrance different from the first ball entrance, it is determined whether the advantageous state is to be established, and the notice effect is performed based on the result of the determination. is executable and
When the ball entering the first ball entrance and the ball entering the second ball entrance occur at the same time, the first notice effect based on the determination related to the ball entering the first ball entrance is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute the first notice effect based on the determination related to the ball entering the second ball entrance without execution.

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