JP2023071412A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide new amusement.SOLUTION: A non-easy-to-win state in which winning to a variable start port (second start port 12) is not easy includes a specific non-easy-to-win state (low probability non-time-saving state) in which an easy-to-win state (low probability normal time-saving state) can be set in which winning to the variable start port is easy when a result of a special symbol lottery is a non-specific result (losing symbol B) that does not trigger the execution of a big winning game, and a non-specific non-easy-to-win state (high probability slight time-saving state, high probability non-time-saving state, low probability slight time-saving state) in which the easy-to-win state is not set even when the result of the special symbol lottery is a non-specific result. The non-specific non-easy-to-win state includes an advantageous non-specific non-easy-to-win state (high probability slight time-saving state, high probability non-time-saving state) in which the specific non-easy-to-win state can be set when the result of the special symbol lottery is a specific result (big winning), and a non-advantageous non-specific non-easy-to-win state (low probability slight time-saving state) in which the specific non-easy-to-win state is not set when the result of the special symbol lottery is a specific result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is one of the game machines, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not a game ball enters a starting hole. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1). And in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, it may be in a time-saving state in which a game ball is easier to enter than in a non-time-saving state in an openable and closable variable starter.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in terms of game interest in gaming machines that may enter a game state in which a game ball is easier to enter than in a non-time-saving state in an openable and closable variable starter port.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player based on the result of a predetermined lottery being a specific result,
It is possible to set an easy winning state in which winning to the variable starting port is easy and a non-easy winning state in which winning to the variable starting port is not easy,
In the non-winning easy state,
a specific non-easy winning state that can be set to the easy winning state when the result of the predetermined lottery is a non-specific result that does not trigger the execution of the special game;
a non-specific non-easy winning state in which the easy winning state is not set even if the result of the predetermined lottery is the non-specific result,
In the non-specific non-winning easy state,
an advantageous non-specific non-easy-win-win state that can be set to the specific non-easy-win-win state when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result;
and a non-advantageous non-specific non-easy-win-win state in which the specific non-easy-win-win state is not set when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result. .

According to the present invention, new interest can be provided.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 2, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) A lost symbol type determination table. (D) A reach determination table. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. It is a losing pattern type determination table, and is a table for explaining the types of losing. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for low probability non-time saving state. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table common to the low probability small working hours state, the high probability non-working hours state, and the high probability small working hours state. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for low probability normal time saving state. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for high probability normal time saving state. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flow chart of special loss processing. It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 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; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a figure explaining the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a background image in normal mode. (B) is a diagram showing a background image in the Heaven Omen Mode. (C) is a diagram showing a background image in heaven A mode. (D) is a diagram showing a background image in Heaven B mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach (super reach) in a variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the time saving rush production|presentation in variable production|presentation.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be explained as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 2 and a game board 1 (see FIG. 2) mounted inside the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 forms the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22 arranged outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, the outer frame 22 and the inner frame. 21 is provided with a front door 23 (front frame). The front door 23 has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1 and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 . A transparent glass plate 23t (window) is attached to the central portion of the front door 23 so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6, which will be described later.

The front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball striking means) for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 34 for storing game balls, and a batted ball supply tray 34. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 35 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during effects executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

A game area 6 is provided with a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls. An image display device 50 (display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is arranged near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) EZ synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which will be described later. There is a production pattern display area for performing. Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production pattern fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative pattern fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". The left design display area (left performance design region 50b1 described later) displays the left performance design EZ1, and the middle design display area (middle performance design region 50b2 described later) displays the middle performance design EZ2. A right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in a symbol display area (a right performance symbol region 50b3 to be described later). Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. To display the result of variable display of (special figure 1) and the second special symbol (special figure 2) (that is, the result of a jackpot lottery) in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a separate pattern such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the positions of the display areas of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of performance symbols to stop display according to each lottery result.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a first pending icon display area for displaying a first pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the first reservation icon HA, the number of memories of the first special figure reservation (special figure 1 reservation) displayed on the first special figure reservation display 83a (see FIG. 3) to be described later is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to. In addition, there is a second pending icon display area for displaying a second pending icon HB (effect pending image) according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the second holding icon HB, the number of stored second special figure holding (special figure 2 holding) displayed on the second special figure holding display 83b (see FIG. 3) described later is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . In the lower portion of the center frame 61, a stage portion 61s is formed that can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11, which will be described later. A warp portion 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage portion 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, in the center in the horizontal direction, there is a first start opening 11 (an example of a ball entry opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. 11D is provided. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) of the first special symbol (special figure 1). The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a special figure 1 starting port, a fixed entrance, a first entrance, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first starting winning device 11D is also called special figure 1 starting winning device, fixed ball entry means, and first ball entry means.

In addition, on the right side of the first starting hole 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric An accessory (so-called electric chew) 12D is provided. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a trigger for lottery (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.) of the second special symbol (special figure 2). The second starting port 12 is also referred to as a special figure 2 starting port, a variable starting port, a variable entrance, a second entrance, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting region. Also, the electric chew 12D is also called a special figure 2 starting winning device, a variable entering means, a second entering means, or a second starting winning device. The electric chew 12D is provided with an electric chew opening/closing member 12k that is movable (advances and retreats) in the front-rear direction and takes an open state and a closed state. be. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later.

When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it is retracted to the rear side, and the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed state, it advances to the front side, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening and closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the starting hole. Further, the electric chew is not limited to having an opening/closing member that can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction, but may have a rotatable opening/closing member or a left/right moving opening/closing member.

Also, a big winning device 14D having a big winning opening 14 (an example of a special winning opening) is provided on the upper left side of the electric chew 12D in the game area 6 . The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 14s (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state. The big winning opening 14 is opened during execution of a jackpot game, which will be described later.

A gate 16 through which game balls can pass is provided on the upper right side of the big winning device 14D in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The gate 16 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 16 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a general prize winning opening 10 is provided at the lower part of the game area 6 and to the left of the first starting opening 11 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In this way, the game area 6 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11, a general prize winning port 10, and an out port 19, which triggers the lottery of the special figure 1, are arranged. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, there are a second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, a big winning port 14 (big winning device 14D), a gate 16, and an out port. 19 are arranged. The player can aim to win a prize to the second starting port 12 or the big prize winning port 14 and to pass through the gate 16 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 8 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. In the display device 8, as shown in FIG. 3, a first special symbol indicator 81a that variably displays a first special symbol (first symbol, an example of an identification symbol), a second special symbol (second symbol, identification An example of the design) 2nd special figure indicator 81b which variably displays, and normal figure indicator 82 which variably displays the design is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, the display device 8 includes a first special figure reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of memory of the operation reservation (first special figure reservation, special figure 1 reservation) of the first special figure display 81a, second special figure display The second special figure suspension indicator 83b that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (second special figure suspension, special figure 2 suspension) of the device 81b, and the number of storage of the operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the general figure display 82 A normal map hold indicator 84 is included to display.

The indicators 8 also include a state notification lamp 85 (an example of state notification means) that indicates whether or not the state is in a high-probability state, which will be described later. The status notification lamp 85 is composed of one LED (Light Emitting Diode), is lit when the probability is high, and is extinguished when the probability is not high (low probability).

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined jackpot pattern (special pattern of the jackpot stop mode), the big prize opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) to be opened is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 14 in the big winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display device 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Also, in the case of a failure (one of the multiple types of failures described later), display a failure pattern in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". . A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 (see FIG. 4) described later. Specifically, if the first start port 11 (special figure 1 start port) wins, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later as the first special figure reservation, and the second start port 12 (special If it is a prize to FIG. 2 starting port), it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b described later as a second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the variable display of the special symbols Even if a prize is won during execution of a jackpot game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 16 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 16 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 (electric An auxiliary game is played to open the starting port related to Chew 12D. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 16, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) obtained for that passage is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later. It is temporarily stored as a normal map hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 16 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, winning a prize Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, It has an effect control board 120 (sub control board) for control, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 610, board lamp 54, frame lamp 212, board movable body 55k, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and a performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

The power supply board 190 is also provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 193 for causing the game CPU 102 to clear information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control microcomputer 101, which will be described later. The RAM clear switch 193 is provided on a power board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 193 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open the game machine frame 2 . In other words, the RAM clear switch 193 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The RAM clear switch 193 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 193 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . The state in which the RAM clear switch 193 is pushed is called the ON state of the RAM clear switch 193, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 193 is not pushed is called the OFF state of the RAM clear switch 193. To clear the game RAM 104 (RAM clear), the power switch 191 is turned ON while pressing the RAM clear switch 193 . An operation for clearing the game RAM 104 is called a RAM clear operation. A RAM clear operation is an example of a predetermined state setting operation. Power-on accompanied by RAM clearing is referred to as power-on that satisfies a specific condition, and RAM clearing corresponds to the specific condition.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. A game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of a game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing stored programs and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110 . Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 16a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 16a is provided inside the gate 16 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 16. As shown in FIG. The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has won the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 .

As the solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and a big winning opening solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), general figure reservation indicator 84, and status notification lamp 85 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals 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 . Launcher 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 card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to release the prize balls. or pay out rental balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is connected with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162. FIG. The sub-drive board 162 is connected to the frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, and the board movable body 55k.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers and symbols (including production patterns), background images and the like. Image data is stored.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Acoustic data (also referred to as voice data) such as voice output from the speaker 610 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 610 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 sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and according to the light emission data, each lamp (LED ) to control the light emission. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission data.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the board movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. conduct. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

In addition, the production control board 120 is connected with a production button detection sensor 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The performance button detection sensor 40a detects that the performance button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the effect button detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

4 and 5 are merely functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any one or more boards shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. good.

3. Main Games in Gaming Machine Next, the main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number based on the winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁As shown in FIG. 6(A), special symbol-related random numbers include special symbol random numbers (also called jackpot random numbers), symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is used for judging whether or not the jackpot is successful. The special symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of the jackpot symbol and determining the type of the losing symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-199.

Also, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the variable effect indicating the result when the result of the success/failure determination is a loss. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols is displayed in a variable manner. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating winning. The effect symbols stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. Such a stop display is called a temporary stop display, and a stop display that does not move at all is called a fixed stop display (definite stop display) or a final stop display (final stop display).

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Note that the random number is also referred to as determination information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

The pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether or not the jackpot random number obtained based on the winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is a jackpot by determining according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. decide. In this form, there are two game states with different jackpot winning probabilities. A normal probability state (low probability state) and a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 7(A), in the low probability state, the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 11 is also the second based on the winning of the second starting port 12. The lottery for the special symbol (special figure 2) also has a jackpot winning probability of about 1/100. On the other hand, in the high probability state, both the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 have a jackpot winning probability of about 1/93. Thus, the high-probability state is a game state in which it is easier to win a jackpot than in the low-probability state. However, in this embodiment, there is not much difference between the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state. It should be noted that the jackpot winning probability can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(B), thereby determining the type of the jackpot symbol. In the special figure 1 lottery, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is determined at a rate of about 33%, and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is determined at a rate of about 67%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D" is determined at a rate of 50%. If the types of winning jackpot symbols are different, the opening pattern of the jackpot game opening 14 and the game state after the jackpot game end are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the jackpot has not been won (that is, determines that the game is lost), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type of symbol. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 95%, "special figure 1_loss pattern A" is determined, and at a rate of 5%, "special figure 1_loss pattern B" is determined. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 100%, "special figure 2_loss pattern C" is determined. The difference in the types of the losing symbols affects the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping symbols are displayed (see FIG. 9). This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that it is a loss, the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. can be determined. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is a normal time-saving state, which will be described later.

Next, the types of jackpots will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "jackpot" and "loss". At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C", and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". In addition, there are "Special Figure 1_Losing Design A", "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B", and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C" (see FIG. 9).

When a special symbol lottery wins a big win, a "big win game" is executed to open a big win port 14 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbol. In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a big win (an example of a specific result) is won, a big win game for opening the big winning port 14 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 81a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1). There are two types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b) that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1 _ jackpot pattern A" or "special figure 1 _ jackpot pattern B", and in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2 _ jackpot pattern C ” or “Special Figure 2_jackpot pattern D”.

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 per 1R is 1, Its maximum open time is 29.5 seconds. In addition, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D" are 10R (round) jackpots, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big win game when each big win symbol is won differs depending on the game state at the time of winning.

Here, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be briefly described. In this embodiment, there are two gaming states with different odds of winning a jackpot, that is, a low-probability state (normal probability state) and a high-probability state, and three gaming states with different settings regarding the ease with which a ball can enter the electric chew 12D, namely One game state is set by appropriately combining the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state, and the normal time-saving state. Specifically, in this form, low-probability short-time state (low-probability state and non-short-time state), low-probability short-time state (low-probability state and short-time state), low-probability normal short-time state (low-probability state and normal short-time state state), high-probability short-time state (high-probability state and non-short-time state), high-probability short-time state (high-probability state and short-time state), high-probability normal short-time state (high-probability state and normal short-time state) There is something. The normal time-saving state is a game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 12D than in the non-time-saving state. In the micro time saving state, the parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 12D (the winning probability of the normal drawing lottery, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D, etc.) are set more than the non-time saving state. Although it is set to be easy to win, it is a game state in which the ease of winning to the electric chew 12D is substantially the same as the non-time saving state. In the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, the player hits to the left and advances the game by lottery of the special figure 1 based on the winning to the first start port 11. - 特許庁On the other hand, in the normal time-saving state, the player hits to the right and advances the game by lottery of the special figure 2 based on the winning to the second start port 12.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the function of probability variation limiter is installed, and the frequency of probability variation limiter (limiter frequency) is set to one time. The probability variation limiter is, when the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined limiter count, even if it has been elected to the jackpot pattern that triggers the control of the high probability state, the jackpot game It is a function to control the game state after the end of to a low probability state. In this form, any jackpot pattern is a probability variation pattern that triggers control of a high probability state, but since the number of times of the probability variation limiter is set to 1, when winning in a low probability state, the jackpot game ends While the subsequent game state is always set to the high probability state, when winning in the high probability state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is always set to the low probability state.

In addition, in this form, the probability variation number of times when it is controlled to the high probability state (upper limit execution number of special figure variation in the high probability state) is set to 10000 times. In addition, the number of times of time saving when controlled to the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state) (the upper limit execution number of special figure fluctuations in the time saving state) is controlled to the time saving state along with the high probability state, the probability variable number is set to 10000 times, which is the same number as On the other hand, when it is controlled to the low probability state and the time saving state, it is set to 1200 times. In both cases, the number of times is such that the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot is won. That is, in this form, when it is controlled to the time saving state, the time saving state substantially continues until the next jackpot is won. Further, when controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state substantially continues until the next big win is won.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is "low probability non-working time state", the jackpot pattern won is "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern B". The game state after the end of the game is set to the "high-precision short-time state". In addition, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is "low-probability small time-saving state", if the winning jackpot pattern is "jackpot pattern A", the game state after the end of the jackpot game is "high-probability non-working time state". If it is set and "big win pattern B", the game state after the end of the big win game is set to "high probability small time saving state". In addition, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is "high probability non-working time state", if the winning jackpot pattern is "jackpot pattern A", the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is "low probability non-working time state". If it is set and "big win pattern B", the game state after the end of the big win game is set to "low probability small working time state". In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the "high-accuracy, short-time state", even if the winning jackpot pattern is "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern B", after the jackpot game ends The game state is set to "low-probability short-time state".

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is "low probability normal state", if the winning jackpot pattern is "jackpot pattern C", the game state after the jackpot game is finished is set to "high probability normal short-time state". Then, if the winning jackpot pattern is "jackpot pattern D", the game state after the jackpot game is finished is set to the "high-probability non-time-saving state". In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big win is "high probability normal state", the game after the end of the big win game regardless of whether the winning big win pattern is "big win pattern C" or "big win pattern D". The state is set to "low-probability normal working hours state". The significance of each game state will be described in detail later.

Moreover, when it is determined that the game is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, there are two types of the lost pattern (the lost pattern stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a) determined by the lottery of the special figure 1, and is determined by the lottery of the special figure 2. There is one type of the lost pattern (the lost pattern stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b). Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, it is determined as "special figure 1 _ losing pattern A" or "special figure 2 _ losing pattern B", and in the special figure 2 lottery, it is decided as "special figure 2 _ losing pattern C". be.

"Special Figure 1_Losing Design A" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C" are normal losers, and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" is a special loser (an example of a non-specific result). The special loss is a loss that usually triggers the control of the time saving state. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to the normal time-saving state (more specifically, the low-probability normal time-saving state). However, if it is already in the time saving state at the control timing to the normal time saving state (i.e. if the time saving flag described later is ON) and if it is in a high probability state (i.e. if the probability variation flag described later is ON), Do not change game state settings. In other words, the setting of the normal time saving state according to the stop display of the special loss (loss pattern B) is performed only when it is in the low-probability non-time saving state.

Then, in the normal time saving state (low-probability normal time saving state) based on the "losing pattern B", the number of times of time saving is set to 1200 times. Therefore, the normal time-saving state substantially continues until the next big win is won. In addition, a special loss is also called time saving loss.

Here, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described in detail. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has a low-probability short-time state (low-probability state and non-short-time state), a low-probability Short working hours state (low probability state and short working hours state), low probability normal short working hours state (low probability state and normal short working hours state), high probability non-short working hours state (high probability state and non-short working hours state), high probability short working hours state (high probability It is possible to set it to a state and a short working hours state), a high probability normal working hours state (a high probability state and a normal working hours saving state).

As shown in FIG. 7A, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state (normal probability state). That is, in the high probability state, the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 operates. The high-probability state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. The upper limit number of times of execution (variable number of times) in the high probability state is set to 10000 times (see FIG. 8) even if any of the variable probability jackpots are won.

The time-saving state (normal time-saving state, slight time-saving state) includes various parameters related to the ease of entering the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D (normal pattern fluctuation pattern, electric chew 12D open pattern, etc.) The setting is a game state different from the non-working time saving state. In the time-saving state, the normal time-saving state in which the game ball is easy to enter the second start port 12, and the slight time-saving state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 12 than in the normal time-saving state (non- normal working hours). In addition, the non-time-saving state is a game state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 12 than in the normal time-saving state. Although the minute time saving state is set to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 12 slightly compared to the non-time saving state, it is not possible for the game ball to enter the second start port 12 frequently. No, the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is substantially the same as in the non-time saving state.

The time saving state will be described in more detail. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state) is the same as the winning probability of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in any of the game states of the non-time saving state, the normal time saving state, and the slight time saving state. In other words, in any game state, the normal symbol lottery is determined to be almost hit. In addition, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state (in other words, in the time saving state, the probability variation function of the normal figure display 82 may be configured to operate).

In addition, in the time-saving state (normal time-saving state, slight time-saving state), as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, 1 second in the normal time saving state, and 30 seconds in the slight time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is activated. It should be noted that the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds in any game state.

In addition, in the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state), as shown in FIG. 10(C), the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game becomes longer than the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this form, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, but it is 2.5 seconds in the normal time saving state and 0.1 seconds in the slight time saving state is. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is activated.

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is one in the non-time saving state and the slight time saving state, but is two times in the normal time saving state. That is, in the normal time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

Here, in the non-time-saving state, if the normal pattern lottery is executed, it will almost win, but the normal pattern fluctuation time is as long as 60 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 0.05 seconds once. and very short time. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, even if the electric chew 12D is opened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 at that timing.

On the other hand, in the normal time-saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is almost a win, the normal symbol fluctuation time is as short as 1 second, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 2.5 seconds. Twice is long enough. Therefore, in the normal time-saving state, winning the electric chew 12D can occur frequently by playing a game with right-handed hitting (a hitting method that can be expected to pass through the gate 16). That is, it can be said that the normal time saving state is a game state in which it is easier to win the electric chew 12D than in the non-time saving state.

On the other hand, in the slightly reduced time state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost win, but the normal symbol fluctuation time is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds. One time is short. Therefore, in the micro time saving state, various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 12D (the winning probability of the normal pattern lottery, the normal pattern fluctuation time and stop time, the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D) are in a non-time saving state In comparison, although it is set to be easy to win the electric chew 12D, the ease of winning the second start port 12 is substantially the same as the non-time saving state. That is, in the short time state, even if the electric chew 12D is opened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 at that timing.

Pachinko game machine PY1 of this form here, when it is in a non-time-saving state (low-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state) or slight time-saving state (low-probability small time-saving state, high-probability small time-saving state), Since the electric chew 12D is not opened frequently, it is assumed that the game is played left-handed so that the game ball can enter the first start port 11. state), since the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, it is assumed that the game is played with a right-handed stroke that allows the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D. In other words, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, left-handed games are recommended in the non-time-saving state and slight time-saving state, and right-handed games are recommended in the normal time-saving state.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game. In addition, the normal time-saving state corresponds to an easy-to-win state, and the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state correspond to a non-easy-to-win state. In addition, the low-probability non-time-saving state corresponds to a specific non-winning easy state, and the low-probability small-time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state, and high-probability small-time-saving state are examples of non-specific non-winning easy state. Further, the high-probability non-reduction of working hours state corresponds to the first non-specific non-winning easy state, and the high-probability small working-time reduction state corresponds to the second non-specific non-winning easy state. In addition, the high-probability non-specific short-time state and the high-probability short-time state are examples of advantageous non-specific non-winning easy states, and the low-probability short-time state corresponds to the non-advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state. In addition, the normal time saving state can be referred to as a specific game state, and the non-time saving state and slight time saving state can be referred to as a non-specific game state.

By the way, in the normal time-saving state, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of balls fired, is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the normal time saving state is also called "high base state", and the non-time saving state is also called "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. The short time state is also the low base state. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting the winning of the second starting port 12 by operating the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time after shipment from the factory (when the power switch 191 is turned ON), the gaming state is a low-probability short-time state. After that, the game state when the power is cut off (when the power switch 191 is turned off) becomes the game state when the power is turned on next time. When the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed when the power is turned on (that is, when the RAM clear operation is performed), the information in the game RAM 104 is cleared, so the game state is set to the low-probability short-time state.

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table according to the game state (see FIGS. 11 and 12). Specifically, the pachinko machine PY1 selects a special figure variation pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Select the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the pattern determination table, and a special figure variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

The special figure variation pattern determination table for each game state will be specifically described. First, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the low probability non-time saving state will be described based on FIG. 11(A). In the low-probability non-time-saving state, the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly performed because the game progresses with the left-handed hitting. The lottery result of the special figure 1 includes a big hit and a loss, and the loss pattern includes a loss pattern B (special loss) that triggers the control of the normal time saving state (see FIG. 9). The lost symbol B is selected at 1/20 of the lost time.

As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the special figure 1 lottery is made in the low probability non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the pattern type determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of pending balls, etc. , the variation pattern of special figure 1 is selected (special figure variation patterns P1 to P7). When the lottery result of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state is the losing design B, the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 is selected. When the special figure fluctuation pattern P7 is selected, the time saving rush performance is executed. Although the details of the time-saving rush effect will be described later, the time-saving rush effect is an effect that suggests that the game state is changed to the normal time-saving state. Although it is an irregular case, if the special figure 2 lottery is made in the low probability non-time saving state, if it is a big hit, the variation pattern of the variation time of 70 seconds (P51) is selected, even if it is a loss For example, a variation pattern (P52) with a variation time of 13 seconds is selected.

Next, based on FIG. 11(B), the special figure variation pattern determination table used in common for the low-probability small working hours state, the high-probability non-working hours state, and the high-probability small working hours state will be described. In these game states, as in the low-probability non-time-saving state, the game progresses with left-handed hitting, so the lottery of special figure 1 is mainly performed. However, in these game states (that is, in a state where at least one of the time saving flag and the variable probability flag is ON), even if the special losing symbol (losing symbol B) is stopped and displayed, the settings regarding the gaming state are not changed. That is, in the present embodiment, the low-probability short working hours state, the high-probability non-working hours state, and the special loss during the high-probability short working hours state function as mere ordinary losses.

As shown in FIG. 11 (B), when the lottery of the special figure 1 is made in the low probability small working hours state, the high probability non-working hours state, and the high probability small working hours state, the result of the jackpot judgment and the reach judgment result, Variation patterns of special figure 1 are selected according to the number of held balls and the like (special figure variation patterns P11 to P16). Here, if the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability short-time state, high-probability non-short-time state, and high-probability short-time state is a loss design B, the same feature as in the case of loss design A A figure fluctuation pattern (P13 to P16) is selected. In addition, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is made in the low probability small working hours state, the high certainty non working hours state, and the high certainty small working hours state, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 70 seconds (P61) is selected, and if it is a loss, a variation pattern (P62) with a variation time of 13 seconds is selected.

Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the low probability normal time saving state will be described based on FIG. 12(A). In this form, in the low-probability normal time-saving state, since the game is progressed by hitting to the right, the lottery of special figure 2 is mainly performed. In addition, in this form, the special loss in the low-probability normal time-saving state functions as a simple normal loss.

As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the special figure 2 lottery is made in the low-probability normal time-saving state, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of pending balls, etc. A variation pattern of special figure 2 is selected (special figure variation patterns P71 to P78). In the low-probability normal time-saving state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is different between when the jackpot pattern C is won and when the jackpot pattern D is won, so the special pattern variation selected when the jackpot pattern C is won. The pattern is different from the special figure variation pattern selected when winning the jackpot symbol D. In addition, when the lottery of special figure 1 is made in the low probability normal time saving state, if it is a big hit, the variation pattern (P21) of the variation time of 70 seconds is selected, and if it is a loss, the variation time of 13 seconds is selected (P22).

Next, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the high probability normal time saving state will be described based on FIG. 12(B). In this form, in the high-probability normal time-saving state, since the game is progressed by hitting to the right, the lottery of special figure 2 is mainly performed. In addition, in this form, the special loss in the high probability normal time saving state functions as a simple normal loss.

As shown in FIG. 12 (B), when the special figure 2 lottery is made in the high-accuracy normal time-saving state, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of pending balls, etc., the variation of the special figure 2 A pattern is selected (special figure variation patterns P81 to P86). In the high-accuracy normal time-saving state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the same between the case of winning the jackpot pattern C and the case of winning the jackpot pattern D, so the special feature selected when the jackpot pattern C is won. The figure variation pattern and the special figure variation pattern selected when winning the jackpot symbol D are common. In addition, when the lottery of special figure 1 is made in the low probability normal time saving state, if it is a big hit, the variation pattern (P31) of the variation time of 70 seconds is selected, and if it is a loss, the variation time of 13 seconds is selected (P32).

In this form, in the normal time-saving state (low-probability normal time-saving state, high-probability normal time-saving state), non-time-saving state (low-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state) High-precision minute time-saving state), the function of shortening the variable time according to the number of held balls is easy to operate (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

4. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 29. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the game ROM 103 when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (step S001) is performed. In the power-on process, for example, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), various flags, status, counter, etc. reset, etc. Unless otherwise specified, basically, the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the power-on processing (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After power-on processing (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal design/special design main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If 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).

[Power ON Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, in the power ON processing (S001), access permission setting to the game RAM 104 is first performed (S011). As a result, information can be written to or read from the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 193 has been operated (whether it is ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 193 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power interruption flag is a flag that is turned ON in response to the occurrence of a power interruption.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power failure flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of the power failure (S015). If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are not normal, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, processing for setting the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

Also, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the working area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . The game state when steps S018 and S019 are performed becomes a low probability non-time saving state. On the other hand, the game state when steps S018 and S019 are not performed is the game state when the power is cut off.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the effect control board 120 (S020). Then, the process proceeds to step S021. In step S021, as other initial settings, for example, settings of the game CPU 102, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), first, output processing is executed (S101). In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, big winning sensor 14a, The detection signal detected by the general winning hole sensor 10a (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. When the prize ball information is output to the payout control board 170, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls according to the prize ball information. It should be noted that the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning of each winning hole can be appropriately set within a range that does not interfere with the game. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S108) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S108), the special figure reservation indicator 83 is controlled to display the number based on the number of special figure reservation balls, which will be described later. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 16, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 16a. S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 16 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES at S203), the special figure 1 Determining whether or not the number of pending balls (the number of the first special figure pending, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure pending provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" ( S204). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), "1" is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 1 random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC value) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label -TRND-T1 value) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6(A)), and use the obtained random value as the first It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special-figure 1-holding balls out of the special-figure reservation storage unit 105a.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a (S209). When the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S209), this process is finished, but when the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S209), the special figure 2 Determining whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending, provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" ( S210). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), this process ends, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not reached "4" ( NO in S210), "1" is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S212). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls out of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate passing process (S202), first, the number of normal pattern holding balls (the number of normal pattern holding balls, specifically, the number of normal pattern holding provided in the game RAM 104 is counted. counter value) has reached "4" (S221). Then, when the number of reserved balls in the normal pattern has reached "4" (YES in S221), this process is finished, but when the number of reserved balls in the normal pattern is less than "4" (NO in S221) , "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the general pattern (S222).

Subsequently, general-purpose random number acquisition processing is performed (S223). In the normal pattern random number acquisition process (S223), the value of the normal pattern random number counter (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 6(B)) is obtained, and the obtained random value is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106. It is stored in the storage area according to the current number of normal-pattern pending balls.

[Normal Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs the normal operation process (S105) following the sensor detection process (S104) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and if it is a non-time-saving state, the normal symbol for the non-time-saving state Determine whether or not hit based on the hit determination table (see column of non-time saving state of the table shown in FIG. 10 (A)), and if it is a time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state), for each time saving state It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table (see the column of each time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 10(A)). Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "normal losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. Also, if the game state is the normal time-saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern in which the normal symbol variation time is 1 second is selected. Also, if the game state is a slightly short time state, the normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the effect control board 120 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the effect control board 120 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 10(B)) is set. (S414), and the process ends.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. Also, if it is in the normal time-saving state, the opening pattern for the normal time-saving state (see electric chew open TBL2 in FIG. 10(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Also, if it is in the time-saving state, the opening pattern for the time-saving state (see electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric chew 12D is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special action processing (S106), the processing relating to the special figure display device 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, each of which has "special action status 1, 2 , 3, 4” are assigned. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1001), special symbol standby processing (S1002) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S1001 , YES in S1003), perform special symbol fluctuation process (S1004), and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S1001 and S1003, YES in S1005), special symbol determination process (S1006 ) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1001, S1003, S1005 are all NO), a special electric accessary product process (S1007) is performed as a jackpot game. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol standby processing (S1002), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1201). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1207). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1207), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 is a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1213). NO), waits for the lapse of a predetermined waiting time, and sets a customer waiting waiting command for displaying a waiting screen (S1214). The effect control board 120 that receives the customer waiting standby command executes the customer waiting effect on the image display device 50 or the like.

In step S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1202) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1204). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b The corresponding storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1205). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1206). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1206), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1206) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1202) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1207), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1208) and special figure to be described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1209) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1210). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a (S1211). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1212). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1212), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1212) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1208) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1209) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big win with a larger profit than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation (see FIG. 8).

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1202) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1208) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1202) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1208), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1301 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1202), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read out the stored jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1208), the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) corresponding to the game state is set (S1302). That is, if it is in the normal probability state (low probability state), the table for the low probability state is set among the jackpot determination tables. On the other hand, if it is in a high-probability state, a table for high-probability state is set among the jackpot determination tables.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the big hit determination table (see FIG. 7A) set in step S1302 (S1304). If the result of judging whether or not the big win is "big win" (YES in S1304), the big win flag is turned ON (S1305). Then, the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the type of the jackpot pattern is determined based on the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 7B (S1306), and the jackpot pattern. Set the special figure stop design data corresponding to the type of (S1307), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is not a "jackpot" (NO at S1304), the symbol type random number counter value is read, and the type of the losing symbol is determined based on the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(C) (S1308), The special figure stop design data corresponding to the type of the losing design is set (S1309), and the process is finished.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) and Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1209) have the same process flow A collective description will be given with reference to FIG. 22 . As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1209), first, whether the gaming state is a low probability state (whether the probability variation flag is OFF ) is determined (S1401). And if it is in a low probability state (YES in S1401), then it is determined whether it is a non-working time saving state (whether the working time saving flag is OFF) (S1402). If it is a non-working time saving state (YES in S1402), the table for low probability non-working time saving state (table shown in FIG. 11 (A)) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) Based on this, a variation pattern is selected (S1403). As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In addition, the variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, a super reach (SP reach) is executed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P1. The pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment can execute normal reach (N reach) and super reach (SP reach) as reach effects. The SP reach is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the degree of winning expectation (the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than that of the normal reach. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1402, when it is determined that it is not in the non-time-saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not it is in the normal time-saving state (S1404). It should be noted that whether or not the normal time-saving state is determined based on the value of a game state flag (see the table shown in FIG. 25), which will be described later. If it is determined in step S1404 that it is in the normal time saving state, the table for the low probability normal time saving state (table shown in FIG. 12 (A)) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value. (S1405). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the normal working hours state in step S1404, it is a small working hours state. (Common with probability time saving state) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1406).

Moreover, in step S1401, when it determines with it not being a low probability state, it determines whether it is a non-work-time-saving state (whether a time-saving flag is OFF) (S1407). If it is not a non-time saving state (NO in S1407), then it is determined whether it is a normal working time saving state (S1408). Then, if it is determined that it is in the normal working hours state in step S1408 (YES in S1408), it is a highly accurate normal working hours reducing state, so refer to the table for the highly accurate normal working hours reducing state (table shown in FIG. 12 (B)) Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1409).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1407 that it is in a non-time-saving state (YES in S1407), it is a highly-probable non-time-saving state. Slight time saving state and highly probable time saving state common) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1406). Also, if it is determined in step S1408 that it is not the normal time saving state (NO in S1408), it is a high accuracy small working hours state, so the table for the high accuracy small working hours state (table shown in FIG. 11 (B), low accuracy (Common with time saving state and high probability non-working time saving state) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1406).

After performing the selection of the variation pattern as described above, set the selected special figure variation pattern (S1440), and finish this process. Information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1440 is included in the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) set in step S1206 or S1212 in the special symbol standby process (S1002) .

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1004), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1203 or S1209, FIG. 11 , see FIG. 12) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the symbols (jackpot symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1006), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIGS. 11 and 12) has elapsed. (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the later-described game state management process (S1902) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of a round counter that counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot won.

After step S1904, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later (S1905). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907), and the special action status is set to "4" (S1908).

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1909) and the process ends.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). The value of the probability variable counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variable counter is "0" (S2003), and if it is "0", the probability variable flag is turned off ( S2004). Then, the status notification lamp 85 is changed to a mode that indicates that the state is not in the high-probability state (light-out mode in which it is extinguished) (S2005-1), and the value of the limiter operation counter that counts the number of consecutive times controlled to the high-probability state is changed. Clear to "0" (S2005-2) and proceed to step S2006. Moreover, if the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, it will progress to step S2006. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the value of the variable probability counter is set to "10000" when shifting to the high probability state.

In step S2006, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is ON, the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times of special pattern fluctuations executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S2007), and the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S2008), and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2009), and the process proceeds to step S2010. Also, if the determination result in step S2006 or S2008 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2010. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "10000" when shifting to the time saving state together with the high probability state, and the value of the time saving counter is set to "10000" when it is set to the low probability state and time saving state. 1200".

In step S2010, the game control microcomputer 101 executes game state flag update processing for updating the value of the game state flag indicating the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 25, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "1" if it is in a low probability non-reduction time state, and is set to "2" if it is in a low probability non-time reduction state. If it is a time saving state, it is set to "3", if it is a high probability fine time saving state, it is set to "4", if it is a low probability normal time saving state, it is set to "5", if it is a high probability normal time saving state Set to "6". In addition, as shown in the table, the status notification lamp 85 is turned off in a low probability state (low probability non-working time saving state, low probability small working hours state, low probability normal working hours state), high probability state (high probability non working hours state , high-precision small time-saving state, high-precision normal time-saving state) is lit. In other words, when the status notification lamp 85 is turned on, it indicates that the state is in a high probability state, and when it is turned off, it indicates that the state is not in a high probability state (a low probability state).

Following step S2010, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special losing process (S2011), which will be described later. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2012), and finishes this processing. By outputting this command, the effect control board 120 is notified of the current game state information.

[Special Loss Processing] Special losing processing (S2011) is a process for setting a low-probability normal time-saving state based on the stop display of a losing pattern B (special loss) in a low-probability non-time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special losing process (S2011), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is OFF (S2020). If the probability variation flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S2021). If the time saving flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special loss (loss symbol B) (S2022). Then, if it is a special loss, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2023), and the number of time saving times ("1200" in this embodiment, see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of losing pattern is set in the time saving counter (S2024), and the game is played. A state flag update process (S2025) is performed, and this process ends. In this game state flag update process (S2025), since the normal time-saving state has been controlled based on the losing pattern B, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to the low-probability normal time-saving state. If NO is determined in step S2020, if NO is determined in step S2021, and if NO is determined in step S2022, the process ends immediately without performing steps S2023 to S2025. In this way, in the present embodiment, in the case of a high probability state (if the probability variation flag is ON) or in the time saving state (if the time saving flag is ON), the time saving based on the special loss (losing pattern B) No state is set.

[Game State Reset Processing] The game state reset processing (S1905) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the gaming state reset process (S1905), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2401), and if it is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2402-1), and the status notification lamp 85 is turned off (S2402-2). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2403), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2404). Then, the value of the variable probability counter is reset to "0" (S2405), the value of the time saving counter is reset to "0" (S2406), and this processing is finished.

[Special electric auditors processing] Special electric auditors processing is processing for executing a jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric accessary product processing (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the big win device 14D has been completely opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the big winning port 14 is open (that is, whether or not the big winning device 14D is open) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning opening 14, that is, whether the time for opening the big winning opening has passed and the time has come to start opening the big winning opening 14, or , and whether or not it is time to start the next opening after the time interval between openings has elapsed (S2703).

If the determination result in step S2703 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2703 is YES, the big winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of big win (S2704). Subsequently, in step S2705, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed, and this processing ends. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2705), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2704 is the first opening in one round game. A round specifying command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2705, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing (S1007), if the big winning opening 14 is open, it is determined whether or not the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are satisfied (S2706). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the big winning opening 14 in the round game has reached the specified maximum winning number (10 per 1R in this form), or the time to close the big winning opening 14. (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are not satisfied (NO in S2706), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the condition for closing the big winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2706), the big winning opening 14 is closed (blocked) (S2707). Then, it is determined whether one round game (round interval) has ended (S2708). If not finished (NO in S2708), the process ends. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2708), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2709), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2710). If it is not "0" (NO at S2710), the process ends as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2710), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2711), and a jackpot ending is started (S2712). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2713), and the process ends.

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701 (YES in S2701), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has passed (S2714), and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2714), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2714), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2715). Then, a game state setting process, which will be described later, is performed (S2716). Subsequently, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2717). After that, the special action status is set to "1" (S2718), and this processing ends.

[Game State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting processing (S2716), first, it is determined whether or not the limiter operation counter is the upper limit value of "1" (S2801), and the value of the limiter operation counter is determined. has not reached "1" (NO in S2801), the variable probability flag is turned ON (S2802-1), and the status notification lamp 85 is lit (S2802-2). Then, add "1" to the value of the limiter operation counter (S2803), set the value of the variable probability counter to "10000" (S2804), and proceed to step S2810. On the other hand, if the determination is YES in step S2801, the number of times of continuous control to the high probability state has reached the upper limit, so the value of the limiter operation counter is cleared to "0" without setting to the high probability state. (S2805), proceed to step S2810. As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called variable probability limiter, so that the game state after the big win game is not controlled to the high probability state two or more times in succession.

In step S2810, it is determined whether or not the big winning pattern that triggered the execution of this big winning game is a pattern to be set to the time saving state according to the end of the big winning game in view of the game state at the time of winning. When the determination result of step S2810 is YES, while turning ON the time saving flag (S2811), the value of the time saving counter is set (S2812), and it progresses to step S2813. In step S2812, the value of the time-saving counter is set to "10000" in the case of setting the time-saving state together with the high-probability time-saving state, and is set to "1200" in the case of setting the low-probability state and the time-saving state. (See Figure 8). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S2810 is NO, it progresses to step S2813, without setting to a time saving state.

In step S2813, game state flag update processing is performed. In this game state flag update process (S2813), based on the information of the game state at the time of winning and the information of the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of this jackpot game, the game state flag corresponding to the game state of the transition destination (see table in FIG. 25). As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game is set as shown in FIG.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state designation command including the game state information (game state flag information) set just now to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2814), and finishes this process. Information on the current game state is notified to the effect control board 120 by outputting the game state designation command.

5. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 30 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power interruption flag (flag that is turned on at the time of power interruption) is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power cutoff flag is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even if the sub-side power cutoff flag is ON, then the effect RAM 124 Initialize (S4002) and proceed to step S4003.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to the power failure, but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received (S4004). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S4004), the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 is cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO at S4004), the process proceeds to step S4003 without clearing the effect RAM 124. FIG.

In step S4003, other initial settings are made. In other initial settings, for example, settings of the effect CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed. Also, if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits interrupts (S4006), and executes random number update processing (S4007). In the random number update process (S4007), 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 game 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 game control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4008). In the command transmission process ( S4008 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance 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 screen 50a (display unit) according to the received command (performs various effects using the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), sub-drive The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light via the substrate 162 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various movable body effects by movement). do. In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4009). After that, steps S4006 to S4009 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 game 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 (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 31, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable body control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operating units such as the production button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a is detected, and commands are set or production data is created according to the detection results. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are emitted at timings that match the image effects based on the effect data created in the input process or the effect data creation process described later. The light emission data (lamp data) is output to the sub-drive board 162 so as to enable the light emission. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 212, 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 body control processing, based on the performance data created in the input processing, the performance data creation processing described later, etc., in order to perform the movable body performance to operate the movable bodies such as the board movable body 55k at a predetermined timing, Output drive data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect by operating the board movable body 55k and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the driving data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 32, 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 command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and the process corresponding to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, command setting, etc.) I do. The received command analysis processing will be detailed later. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and the end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 40k and the select button 42k are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 610) is created and output to the audio control board 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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 effect control microcomputer 121 is a 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 fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command, fluctuation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of performance is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4008), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] Next, the received command analysis processing (S4201) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4403). Effect mode update processing (S4404) is performed. In the production mode update process (S4404), the game state designation command is analyzed, the production mode is selected based on the analysis result, and the production mode setting command for setting the production mode according to the selection is produced. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for use.

Specifically, in the production mode update process (S4404), as shown in the table in FIG. is set to "heaven omen mode", and if the game state indicated by the game state designation command is "low-probability short working hours state", set to "normal A mode", and the game state indicated by the game state designation command is set to " If the game state is "high-probability non-time-saving state", "normal B mode" is set. In addition, if the game state indicated by the game state designation command is "low probability normal time saving state", it is set to "heaven A mode", and the game state indicated by the game state designation command is "high probability normal time saving state". In that case, set to "heaven B mode". In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4002), that is, the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 is cleared and the game state is "low-probability short-time state". In this case, the presentation mode is set to "Heaven Omen Mode". Each production mode will be specifically described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if received Variation effect start processing (S4406) is performed. In the fluctuation production start process (S4406), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a variable performance start command for starting the variable performance in the selected variable performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. The effect contents of the variable effect will be specifically described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if received, the fluctuation production end processing (S4408) described later is performed. In the fluctuation production end process (S4408), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the production RAM 124 outputs a fluctuation production end command for definitely stop-displaying the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. set in the buffer.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4410). In the opening effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the special game (jackpot game) is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RMA 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4412). In the round effect selection process (S4412), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RMA 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4413), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4414). In the ending effect selection process (S4414), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect in the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RMA 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs processing based on the received command other than the above commands as other processing (S4415), and ends the received command analysis processing.

6. Flow of Game in this Embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the roles of the six game states that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described. As described above, the game state in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, low probability non-reduction time state, low probability reduction time state, high probability non-reduction time state, high probability reduction time state, low probability normal time reduction state, high probability normal There are six game states of the time saving state. A low certainty non working hours state, a low certainty small working hours state, a high certainty non working hours state, and a high certainty small working hours state are game states without electric support control. Therefore, in these game states, as shown in FIG. 34, hit to the left and aim to win a prize to the first start hole 11 according to the special figure 1. The low-probability non-time-saving state is the only game state that can be shifted to the low-probability normal time-saving state by drawing a special loss (loss pattern B). In other words, the low-probability short-time state functions as a chance to acquire electric support control. In the case of the low-probability short working hours state, the production mode is set to the heaven omen mode.

On the other hand, the low-probability small time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state, and high-probability small time-saving state are gaming states that are usually treated as a loss even if a special loss (losing pattern B) is drawn. That is, it is a game state in which it is not possible to shift to the normal time saving state even if a special loss is drawn. In these game states, the game is played with the aim of changing the game state by winning a jackpot. The low-probability short working hours state is a gaming state that is not set to the low-probable short working hours state (heaven omen mode) even if the jackpot is won. In addition, the high-probability non-time-saving state is a game state that can be shifted to the low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode) at a rate of 33% (an example of the first probability) when the jackpot is won. In addition, the high-probability small time-saving state is a gaming state that is set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode) without fail (that is, at a rate of 100% (an example of the second probability)) when the jackpot is won. . From the viewpoint of ease of transition to a low-probability short-time state when winning a jackpot, it can be said that the high-probability short-time state is the most advantageous gaming state, and the low-probability short-time state is the most disadvantageous gaming state. .

In the case of a low-probability short working hours state, the production mode is set to the normal A mode, and in the high-probability non-working-shortening state, the production mode is set to the normal B mode, and in the high-probability small working hours state. , the presentation mode is normally set to the C mode. As will be described later, a common background image (background image shown in FIG. 35A) is displayed on the display screen 50a in the normal A mode, the normal B mode, and the normal C mode. The normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode are collectively referred to as normal mode.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 34, the low-probability normal time-saving state and the high-probability normal time-saving state are game states with electric support control. Therefore, in these game states, hit to the right and aim to win a prize to the second start port 12 related to the special figure 2. In the low-probability normal time-saving state, when the jackpot is won, the game state shifts to the high-probability normal time-saving state at a rate of 50%, and the remaining 50% to the high-probability non-time-saving state (normal B mode). be. In addition, the high-probability normal time-saving state is a game state that is always set to the low-probability normal time-saving state (that is, at a rate of 100%) when the jackpot is won. In this form, both the low-probability normal time-saving state and the high-probability normal time-saving state continue substantially until the next jackpot is won. Therefore, if it is set to a low-probability normal time-saving state, it is possible to win at least one big hit while there is electric sapo control. Also, if it is set to a high-probability normal time-saving state, at least two more jackpots (a high-probability normal time-saving state jackpot and a low-probability normal time-saving state jackpot after that) will be obtained while the electric sapo control continues. Is possible.

In the case of the low-probability normal time-saving state, the production mode is set to heaven A mode. Moreover, when it is a highly reliable normal time saving state, the production mode is set to heaven B mode.

The pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is activated with the flags and the like set to the initial state when the RAM clear switch 193 is operated and power is input. In other words, as shown in FIG. 34, when the RAM is cleared in response to power-on, the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state (paradigm sign mode) without electric sapo control.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 by hitting to the left in a low-probability short-time state, a special figure 1 lottery is performed. The jackpot winning probability in the low-probability short-time state is set to about 1/100, and the losing pattern B is selected at 1/20 at the time of losing. Therefore, in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, the possibility of drawing the losing pattern B before winning the big hit is extremely high. When the losing pattern B is pulled, it will shift to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) according to the stop display of the losing pattern B. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the jackpot is pulled before the special loss in the low probability non-time saving state, even if the jackpot pattern is either the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern B, the high probability small time saving state (Normal C mode).

When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D by striking to the right in the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode), a lottery of special figure 2 is made. In this game state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of balls held by electric sapo control. When a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, if the jackpot pattern is a jackpot pattern C (distribution rate 50%), a high-probability normal time-saving state (heaven B mode) is set. Even in a high-precision normal time-saving state, you can aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the ball with electric sapo control. When a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high-probability normal time-saving state, the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) is set regardless of whether the jackpot pattern is the jackpot pattern C or the jackpot pattern D. . As long as the low-probability normal time-saving state (Heaven A mode) and the high-probability normal time-saving state (Heaven B mode) are looped, the player can continue to win big wins without significantly reducing the number of balls he has.

In the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode), if the jackpot won in the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot pattern D (distribution rate 50%), the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high-probability non-time-saving state. (Normal B mode). Since there is no electric sapo control in a high-precision non-time-saving state, hit the left and aim for a jackpot election based on the lottery of special figure 1. If the jackpot won in the lottery of special figure 1 in the high-probability non-time-saving state is a jackpot pattern A (distribution rate 33%), it is set to the low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven sign mode). As a result, it becomes a chance to shift to the normal time-saving state due to the special loss (loss pattern B).

On the other hand, if the jackpot won in the lottery of special figure 1 in the high-probability non-time-saving state (normal B mode) is a jackpot pattern B (distribution rate 67%), it is set to a low-probability small time-saving state (normal A mode). be. Even in a low-probability short-time state, hit the left and aim for a jackpot election based on the lottery of special figure 1. In the low-probability small time-saving state, even if a jackpot is won, the low-probability non-working time-saving state (paradigm sign mode) is not set after the end of the jackpot game. If the jackpot won in the special figure 1 lottery in the low-probability small time-saving state is a jackpot pattern A (distribution rate 33%), the high-probability non-time-saving state (normal B mode) is set again. As long as the high-probability short-time state (normal B mode) and the low-probability short-time state (normal A mode) are looped, the game continues without obtaining the electric sapo control.

On the other hand, if the jackpot won in the special drawing 1 lottery in the low-probability short-time state (normal A mode) is a jackpot pattern B (distribution rate 67%), the high-probability short-time state (normal C mode) is set to Even in a high-precision short-time state, hit the left and aim for a jackpot election based on the special drawing 1 lottery. If you win a jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery in a high-probability small time-saving state, even if the jackpot pattern is a jackpot pattern A or a jackpot pattern B, it is set to a low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode). be. In other words, if it is set to a high-probability small time-saving state (normal C mode), it will be set to a low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode) without fail in the next one jackpot election. Then, if it is set to the low-probability non-time-saving state, the losing pattern B is selected with a high probability of 1/20 at the time of loss, and the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) is set.

As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment has novel game characteristics utilizing various game states. Specifically, first, we aim to be set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode). ), and after that, how to loop the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) and the high-probability normal time-saving state (heaven B mode) is the key to winning a large number of prize balls. It's becoming

And for such game characteristics, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with RAM clear, it is set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode). there is Therefore, in order to receive this privilege, it is expected that the number of players who will try to play the pachinko game machine PY1 of this form, which has not been played by anyone after the opening, will increase, and it is expected that the operation immediately after the opening will improve. .

Here, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is provided with a status notification lamp 85. As shown in FIG. If the state notification lamp 85 is in a high-probability state (high-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability slight time-saving state, high-probability normal time-saving state), the lighting mode (lighting state, corresponding to the first mode) is controlled, In the low probability state (low-probability non-working time saving state, low-probability small working-hours saving state, low-probability normal working hours saving state), it is controlled to turn off mode (lights off state, corresponding to the second mode) (see table in FIG. 25) . Therefore, a player who intends to play the pachinko game machine PY1 of this form, which has not been played by anyone after the opening, sets to the low-probability short-time state (paradox sign mode) by using the mode of the state notification lamp 85 as a clue. It is possible to search for amusement machines that are available. That is, by selecting a gaming machine in which the state notification lamp 85 is turned off, it is possible to play on a gaming machine that may be set to the low-probability short-time state (paradox portent mode).

However, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the state notification lamp 85 is in the off state, there is a possibility that it is set to the low probability short working hours state (normal A mode). This game state is that even if the jackpot is won, the subsequent game state is not set to a low-probability short-time state (normal B mode) or a high-probability short-time state (normal C mode). mode) is more disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, the player dares to select a game machine in which the status notification lamp 85 is in a lighting mode, so that it is possible to play on a game machine that is unlikely to be set to the low-probability short-time state (normal A mode). It has become. That is, the player, by selecting the game table on which the state notification lamp 85 is lit, is set to a high-accuracy non-time-saving state (normal B mode) or a high-accuracy small time-saving state (normal C mode), and a jackpot If you win, it is possible to actively select a game machine that may be set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode) and play a game.

7. Effect example in this form 7-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 39. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 50, the speaker 610, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 212, and the like. Background images and the like are different, and a variable effect using the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is also executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode.

35(A), normal daytime background images are displayed on the display screen 50a, and normal daytime background images are displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. A Heaven Omen Mode in which an image is displayed on the display screen 50a and band images OG containing characters of chance are displayed in the upper and lower portions of the display screen 50a; Heaven A mode, in which a special daytime background image combined with a flame effect image is displayed on the display screen 50a, and a background image of space is displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 35(D). Heaven B mode is included.

The normal mode (FIG. 35(A)) is a production mode set in the case of a low-probability small working hours state, a high-probability non-working hours state, and a high-probability small working hours state. In other words, it is a low-probability short-time state, a high-probability non-short-time state, or a high-probability short-time state, and there is no electric sapo control, and even if you pull a special loss (loss pattern B), it is not set to a normal time-saving state. , This is an effect mode that is set in a state where the game is progressing mainly with the lottery of the special figure 1 related to the first start port 11. Normal mode is a general term for normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode, and in detail, it is set to normal A mode if it is a low-probability short-time state, and if it is a high-probability short-time state It is set to the B mode, and if it is in a highly accurate short working hours state, it is normally set to the C mode. In the normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode, the background image shown in FIG. 35A is displayed as the background image. Therefore, the player cannot recognize which mode the player is in from the background image. However, in this embodiment, the execution frequency of a predetermined mode-indicating effect (for example, the effect of displaying an image of an airplane flying when the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start to change) is different for each mode. The player guesses which mode (i.e., low-probability short-time state, high-probability non-short-time state, or high-probability short-time state) from the execution status of the predetermined mode suggestive effect. It is possible. The background images of the normal A mode, the normal B mode, and the normal C mode may be different from each other. If configured in this way, depending on the difference in the background image, which mode is (that is, whether it is a low-probability small time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state, or a high-probability small time-saving state) to the player It is always possible to indicate The normal mode functions as an effect that suggests a normal game state in this mode.

Heaven omen mode (FIG. 35(B)) is a production mode that is set when it is in a low-probability short working hours state. In other words, it is a low-probability short-time state, and there is no electric sapo control, but if you pull a special loss (loss pattern B), it is set to a low-probability normal time-saving state. This is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is mainly progressed by lottery. The heaven sign mode is controlled in a low-probability short-time state, and functions as an effect that suggests to the player that it is a chance to shift to a low-probability normal short-time state with electric sapo control. In addition, the low-probability short working hours state can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability short working hours state, the high-probability short working hours state, and the high-probability short working hours state.

Heaven A mode (FIG. 35(C)) is a production mode that is set in the low-probability normal working hours state. In other words, it is a production mode that is set in a state where the game is progressing mainly with the lottery of the special figure 2 related to the second start port 12 while it is in a low probability normal time saving state and there is an electric sapo control. Heaven A mode is controlled in a low-probability normal time-saving state, and functions as an effect that suggests that it is advantageous for players in that they can aim for the next big hit without greatly reducing the number of balls held by electric sapo control. do. The low-probability normal time-saving state can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability non-time-saving state.

Heaven B mode (Fig. 35 (D)) is a production mode that is set in the high-accuracy normal time-saving state. That is, it is a production mode that is set in a state where the game is progressing mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2 related to the second start port 12 while the electric sapo control is in the high certainty normal time saving state. In this form, if the jackpot is won in the high-probability normal time-saving state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is always set to the low-probability normal time-saving state, so the high-probability normal time-saving state is a low-probability normal time-saving state It can be said that this is a game state that is more advantageous to the player. Heaven B mode is controlled in a high-accuracy normal time-saving state, and while the electric sapo control continues, two more jackpots (a high-accuracy normal short-time state jackpot and a low-certainty normal short-time state jackpot after that) Acquisition. It functions as an effect suggesting that it is advantageous for the player in terms of anticipating

In Heaven A mode (Fig. 35(C)) and Heaven B mode (Fig. 35(D)), the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize to the second starting port 12 by hitting to the right. 121 displays a right hitting notification image G108 for notifying that the game should be played with right hitting in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. In the normal mode (FIG. 35(A)) and the heaven sign mode (FIG. 35(B)), the effect control microcomputer 121 does not display the right hitting notification image G108. This can be said to indicate to the player that the game should be progressed with the aim of winning a prize in the first start hole 11 by hitting to the left. In other words, in the pachinko machine PY1 of this form, right-handed hitting is recommended in the low-probability normal time-saving state and the high-probability normal time-saving state, and the other gaming states (low-probability non-short-time state, low-probability small time-saving state, It is a game machine where left-handed hitting is recommended in the state, high-precision short-time state).

7-2. Variation Production Next, the variation production will be described. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the variation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbols and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination, and , the result of variation pattern determination), etc., to execute the variation effect. In the variable effect, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed on the display screen 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped after being varied. That is, after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed over the special symbol variation time, the variation is stopped and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is informed by the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

7-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the variable 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. 36A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion of the display screen 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area where the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. While the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 may be hidden during the variable performance, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In FIG. 36(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.

7-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols 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, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, FIG. , 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 variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from the symbol EZ3, as shown in FIG. 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, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (fluctuation with reach and loss indicated by normal reach), FIG. 36 (C-2) , the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, 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 is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

7-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing N reach when reach is established in normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the special symbol lottery 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. 37 (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 variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbols is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. 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, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation indicating jackpot winning by normal reach), as shown in FIG. 37 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). 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" or "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 effect control microcomputer 121 selects how to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute 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.

7-2-4. 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 special symbol lottery was 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. 38(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), Fig. 38 (C -1), a success 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, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 50a, The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. 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, if the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 38 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a failure. Stop display. 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.

7-2-5. Change of production mode at the time of transition to low-probability normal working hours state based on losing pattern B Next, change of production mode at the time of transition to low-probability normal working hours state based on losing pattern B will be described based on FIG. . As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 (game control board 100) shifts to the low-probability normal time-saving state in response to stop display of the losing symbol B in the low-probability non-time-saving state. Along with this, the production control microcomputer 121 (production control board 120) changes the production mode from the heaven portent mode corresponding to the low probability non-working time saving state to the heaven A mode corresponding to the low probability normal working hours state. Pachinko game machine PY1 of this form, in order to smoothly connect the change of this production mode, at the end of the fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, in Figure 39 (A) ~ (C) As shown, a shutter closing effect is performed in which the shutter image GS closes from the outside to the inside of the display screen 50a.

The shutter image GS is displayed in a layer on the front side of the background image, band image OG, and effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. Therefore, when the shutter image GS is closed, the background image, band image OG, and effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are all invisible to the player (see FIGS. 39B and 39C). That is, the shutter closing effect is a effect of hiding the background image, band image OG, and effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. In this embodiment, the shutter closing effect is started when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stop-displayed in the ready-to-win state, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down the fluctuation speed toward the stop (Fig. 39 (A) (B) reference). Thereby, the player can recognize that the lottery result of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state was not a big hit but a special loss (loss pattern B). Then, behind the shutter image GS which completely hides the background image, the band image OG, and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the medium production pattern EZ2 is stopped and displayed so as to form a reach-losing pattern, and the variable production ends. (See FIGS. 39(C) and 39(D)).

The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at the end of the variable effect, but the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in layers on the front side of the shutter image GS (Fig. 39 (C) (D )reference). Therefore, even if the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden by the shutter image GS, the player can confirm whether or not they are fluctuating by visually recognizing the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3.

Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 starts the variation effect related to the next special figure variation, the shutter image GS displayed in the closed state is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIGS. A shutter opening effect is performed in which the shutter is opened from the inside to the outside. At this timing, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes the presentation mode from the heaven sign mode to the heaven A mode. Therefore, the background image and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that become visible when the shutter image GS moves open are those of the heaven A mode production mode. Note that the shutter close effect and the shutter open effect are collectively referred to as a shutter effect. The shutter effect also functions as an effect that notifies the transition to the normal time saving state based on the special loss. For this reason, the shutter effect is also referred to as a time-saving rush effect.

In this embodiment, in this manner, the change of the production mode at the time of transition to the low-probability normal time-saving state based on the losing pattern B is smoothly performed. In particular, when the performance mode is changed, the display mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is changed from the display mode of the heaven sign mode to the display mode of the heaven A mode, but without performing the shutter performance. If the display mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is changed while the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are visually recognized by the player, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. No, that is, there is a possibility that it seems that the variation production related to the loss variation of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state has not ended. Therefore, in this form, by performing a shutter production (time saving rush production) at the end of the variation production related to the loss fluctuation of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, the loss fluctuation of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, It is possible to suppress that the boundary between the new special figure fluctuation and the transition to the low probability normal time saving state becomes difficult to understand.

8. Effect of this form As described in detail above, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this form, first, a lottery of special figures 1 in a high-accuracy non-time-saving state (normal B mode) or a high-accuracy small time-saving state (normal C mode) By pulling a jackpot, you can transition to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omens mode) after a jackpot game, and then special in the lottery of special figure 1 in the low-probability short-time state (heaven omens mode). It is possible to provide a step-by-step and novel game property that it is possible to shift to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) in which winning to the second start port 12 is easy by drawing a loss (loss pattern B). (see FIG. 34). As a result, it is possible to provide new amusement.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the high-accuracy small time-saving state (normal C mode) has a high probability when winning the jackpot rather than the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (normal B mode). Since it can be shifted to omen mode), it is possible to make people interested in the type of game state (high probability short time state, high probability non-short time state, low probability short time state) according to the normal mode. , It is expected that the interest in gaming will increase.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the jackpot is pulled when the high probability non-time-saving state (normal B mode), it is not known whether it will shift to the low probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode), but the high probability When a jackpot is drawn in a slight time-saving state (normal C mode), it is always set to a low probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode). Also, even if you pull a jackpot when you are in a low-probability short-time state (normal A mode), it will not shift to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode). Therefore, the difference in roles between the high-accuracy short-time state (normal C mode), the high-accurate short-time state (normal B mode), and the low-accurate short-time state (normal A mode) is clear, and according to the normal mode It is possible to increase interest in the types of game states (high-probability small working hours state, high-probability non-working hours state, low-probability small working hours state), and to improve game interest.

Also, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if it is set to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode), it is possible to continue playing in this gaming state until a jackpot game is obtained ( 9), it is possible to increase the willingness to play for being set to a low-probability non-short-time state (heaven mode), which is a chance to transition to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode). expected to improve.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, for example, it is possible to set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode) by performing a RAM clearing operation by an employee of the game hall, etc. (see FIG. 34) . In other words, it is possible to intentionally prepare a game machine with a privilege of a low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omens mode) that can shift to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode).

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the RAM clear operation for setting the low-probability short-time state (heaven sign mode) is an operation when the power is turned on, so the power is turned on to open the amusement hall. At this time, it is possible to set the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 to a low-probability short-time state (paradox sign mode). As a result, it is possible to guide a player who expects a shift to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) to a gaming machine that has not been played by anyone since the opening of the amusement arcade.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this form, by drawing a special loss (loss pattern B) in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state (heaven omen mode), the winning to the second start port 12 While premised on the configuration that it can be shifted to an easy low-probability normal short-time state (heaven A mode), if it is a high-probability non-short-time state (normal B mode) or a high-probability short-time state (normal C mode) By pulling the jackpot, it may shift to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode), but if it is a low-probability short-time state (normal A mode), even if you pull the jackpot, it is a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen) mode) (see FIG. 34). Therefore, it is possible to make people interested in the type of game state (high-accuracy small time-saving state, high-accuracy non-short-time state, low-accuracy small time-saving state) according to the normal mode. It is possible to provide new game properties.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the state notification lamp 85 is turned on in a high probability state and turned off in a low probability state (see the table in FIG. 25). Therefore, depending on the mode of the state notification lamp 85, it is a high-accuracy non-short-time state (normal B mode) or a high-accurate short-time state (normal C mode) that can shift to a low-accurate non-short-time state (heaven omen mode), or low Since the player can confirm whether there is a possibility of a low-probability short-time state (normal A mode) that cannot be shifted to a non-probable short-time state (paradox mode), an improvement in game interest can be expected.

Also, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when it is a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode) that can be shifted to a low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven omen mode), and a low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode ), the state notification lamp 85 takes the same extinguishing mode when it is in a low-probability time-saving state (normal A mode) that cannot be shifted to ). Therefore, if the state notification lamp 85 selects a gaming machine that takes a lighting mode, a high probability non-reduction of working hours state (normal B mode) or a high probability of reduced working hours state that can be shifted to a low probability non-reduction of working hours state (heaven sign mode) It is possible to play the game while recognizing that it is in a game state with a moderate degree of advantage, i.e., (normal C mode). On the other hand, if the state notification lamp 85 selects a gaming machine that has taken the extinguishment mode, the low certainty short working hours state that is more advantageous than the high certainty short working hours state (normal B mode) and the high certainty short working hours state (normal C mode) (heaven omen mode) or a low-accuracy short-time state (normal A mode) that is more disadvantageous than a high-accuracy non-short-time state (normal B mode) and a high-accurate short-time state (normal C mode) You can play a game expecting to be in a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode). As a result, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of selecting a game machine, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

9. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. 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.

In the above form, the high-probability short working hours state is an example of the first non-specific non-winning easy state, and the high-probability small working hours state is an example of the second non-specific non-winning easy state. A plurality of minute time-saving states (for example, a first minute time-saving state and a second minute time-saving state) with different parameter settings related to the ease of doing so can be set, and the low-probability state and the first minute time-saving state are the first unspecified The non-easy-to-win state may be set, and the low-probability state and the second minute short-time state may be set to the second non-specific non-easy-to-win state. In this case, the configuration may be such that the high-probability state cannot be set.

In addition, in the above form, when the jackpot is won in a high-probability short-time state (second non-specific non-winning easy state), it is always set to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode). If the probability of transitioning to a low-probability non-short-time state when winning a jackpot in a short-probability state is higher than the probability of transition to a low-probability short-time state when winning a jackpot in a short-probability state, even if it is not 100% good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the distribution rate of each jackpot symbol in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the distribution rate of each jackpot pattern in the lottery of the special figure 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Moreover, in the above-described form, the number of time reductions in each time reduction state can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above-described mode, parameters in various time-saving states (variation time and stop time of normal symbols, opening pattern of electric chew 12D, etc.) can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the types and distribution ratios of each losing pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the fluctuation time of the special symbols in the above mode can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the jackpot winning probability in the above mode can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In the above-described form, when controlled to a high probability state or a time saving state, by setting a very large value in the counter as the upper limit execution number of special figure fluctuations in the game state, the high probability state or time saving state is substantially It is configured to continue until the next jackpot winning (see FIGS. 8 and 9). On the other hand, without providing a counter for counting the upper limit execution frequency of the special figure variation, the once set high probability state or time saving state may be configured to continue until the next jackpot game is executed. That is, the end conditions of the high probability state and the time saving state may be configured not to include the conditions related to the number of executions of the special figure variation.

Also, in the above embodiment, the RAM clear operation using the RAM clear switch 193 is a state setting operation for setting the low probability non-time saving state, but the state setting operation is an operation without using the RAM clear switch 193 (RAM clear operation). For example, by providing a dedicated switch for setting the low probability untime saving state, by pressing the dedicated switch, it may be configured to be set to the low probability untime saving state. In this case, the period during which the dedicated switch can be effectively operated may be a period other than when the power is turned on. Specifically, for example, it may be configured to be set to a non-time-saving state by pressing a dedicated switch during a customer waiting state (a state in which a customer waiting effect is being performed). It should be noted that the dedicated switch is preferably mounted on the game control board 100, or provided at a position where the player cannot arbitrarily operate it. That is, like the RAM clear switch 193, the dedicated switch is preferably provided at a position where it cannot be operated unless the game machine frame 2 is opened.

Also, in the above form, if you win a jackpot in a low-probability short-time state (normal A mode), you can move to a high-probability short-time state (normal B mode) or a high-probability short-time state (normal C mode, high There is a case of shifting to a game state with a higher probability of transition to a low probability non-reduction of working hours state at the time of winning a jackpot than a non-reduction of non-reduction of working hours state. On the other hand, when a jackpot is won in a low-probability small working hours state (normal A mode), it may be configured to always shift to a high-probability small working hours state (normal C mode). With such a configuration, it is possible to make a game machine that can reliably shift to a low-probability short-time state (paradigm sign mode) by drawing a predetermined number of times (three times in this configuration). That is, the jackpot (first jackpot) in the high-probability short-time state (normal B mode) → the jackpot (second jackpot) in the low-probability short-time state (normal A mode) → high-probability short-time state (normal C mode) It is possible to provide a game property that can be reliably controlled to a low-probability short-time state (heaven omen mode) by stacking the big win (third big win) and the big win.

Also, in the above form, if the jackpot is won in the low-probability non-time-saving state (heaven omen mode), even if the jackpot pattern is the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern B, the high-probability small time-saving state (normal C mode) However, when at least one of the jackpot pattern A and the jackpot pattern B is won, the game state after the jackpot game may be set to a high probability non-time-saving state (normal B mode).

Also, in the above form, in the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode), even if the jackpot pattern C is elected or the jackpot pattern D is elected, it is configured to be set to the high-probability normal time-saving state (heaven B mode). In the definite normal time-saving state (heaven B mode), if you win the jackpot pattern C, it will be set to the low-probability normal time-saving state (heaven A mode), but if you win the jackpot pattern D, the low-probability small time-saving state (normal A mode). In the case of such a configuration, it may be configured so as not to be set to the highly reliable non-time-saving state (normal B mode). And in this case, in the low-probability short-time state (normal A mode), it is set to the high-probability short-time state (normal C mode) even if the jackpot pattern A is won or the jackpot pattern B is won. do it.

In addition, in the above form, the high-probability non-specific short-time state and high-probability short-time state are an example of an advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state, and the low-probability short-time state is an example of a non-advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state. A plurality of small time-shortening states (for example, a first small time-shortening state, a second small time-shortening state, and a third small time-shortening state) with different parameter settings related to the ease of winning a prize in 12D can be set, and a low probability state and a second The 1 minute time-saving state and the low probability state and the second minute time-saving state may be the advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state, and the low probability state and the third slight time-saving state may be the non-advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state. In this case, the number of types of advantageous non-specific non-win easy states may be one. Moreover, it is good also as the structure which cannot be set to a high probability state.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the state notification lamp 85 is in a high probability state, the lighting mode (an example of the first mode) is set, and when the low probability state is the lighting mode (an example of the second mode). However, the mode of the state notification lamp 85 in the high-probability state and the low-probability state only needs to be different from each other, and the blinking mode can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the above embodiment, the state notification lamp 85 made up of an LED is used as the state notification means capable of suggesting whether or not the high probability state exists. Other means such as the image display device 50, the speaker 610, and the board movable body 55k may be used as long as they can take a different aspect depending on the case.

Further, in the above embodiment, the images displayed on the display screen 50a are different between the heaven omen mode (FIG. 35(B)) and the normal mode (FIG. 35(A)) (specifically, the difference in the presence or absence of the band image OG). ), which mode the player is in (in other words, whether it is in a low-probability short-time state or not) was recognizable by the player. On the other hand, by sharing the image displayed on the display screen 50a between the heaven omen mode and the normal mode (for example, both modes display the daytime background image but do not display the band image OG). By that), it may be configured so that the player cannot recognize which mode it is in (whether it is in a low-probability non-time-saving state). In this case, in the case of the heaven omen mode, it is preferable that a specific suggestion effect suggesting that the heaven omen mode is selected can be appropriately executed. Specific suggestive productions include, for example, a dialogue announcement (a kind of advance notice production) that displays a dialogue suggesting that it is in Heaven Omen Mode, a character display production that displays a character that suggests that it is in Heaven Omen Mode, etc. mentioned.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the pattern type random number is a special loss (losing pattern B), the time saving state is entered without executing the jackpot game. It is configured to be controllable. On the other hand, a random number (time-saving random number) for the lottery (time-saving lottery) for whether or not to control the time-saving state is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbols, time-saving random numbers are used to shorten the time. It is good also as composition which performs lottery (judgment of whether to make it into a time-saving state). In this case, the time-saving lottery may be performed before or after the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Moreover, when setting it as the structure which performs a time-saving lottery, it is good also as a structure which replaces with a time-saving random number and performs a time-saving lottery using a jackpot random number or a symbol classification random number.

Also, in the above form, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state (time saving number of times) is the total upper limit that is counted even if the variable display of special figure 1 is performed even if the variable display of special figure 2 is performed Although it was the number of executions, apart from this total upper limit execution number, special figure 1 upper limit number of executions for which only the variation display of special figure 1 is counted, and special figure 2 for which only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted An upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and the time saving state may be terminated when any number of times is satisfied. In addition, special figure 1 upper limit execution frequency and special figure 2 upper limit execution frequency can be set to a value different from the total upper limit execution frequency. In addition, without providing the total upper limit number of executions, a special figure 1 upper limit number of executions and a special number 2 upper limit number of executions are provided, and when any number of times is satisfied, the time saving state ends, or special figure 2 Only an upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and when this number of times is satisfied, the time saving state may be terminated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit that performs the variable effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display screen 50a of the image display device 50), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration having a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 50 as the main display device, the display screen of the main display device performs a variable effect of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the sub-display device performs a variable effect. It may be constructed such that the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed on the display screen. A touch panel comprising a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the game machine frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device of this touch panel may be used as a sub-display device.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. Based on the obtained random number, whether or not the winning pattern is a big hit, the type of the big winning pattern and the losing pattern, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after the power is turned on, and the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is a certain number (for example, +120,000 balls). In this case, the game is stopped at a predetermined activation timing (Even if various game ball detection sensors such as the first start sensor 11a and the second start sensor 12a detect the game ball, it is invalidated. , No lottery or prize balls) may be configured. In this case, it is preferable that the game stop is activated at the end of the jackpot game when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots reaches a certain number. In addition, instead of stopping the game, it is configured to stop shooting (prevent shooting the game ball even if the handle 72k is operated), or to perform both the game stop and the shooting stop. good too. It should be noted that the total number of shots from the power-on, is fired to the game area 6, various winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, big winning opening 14, general winning opening 10) and out opening 19 It shall be counted based on the detection of the out-hole sensor provided on one passage through which the passing game ball finally passes. In addition, each of the sensor that detects the winning to various winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the big winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10) and the sensor that detects the passage to the out opening 19 The total number of shots may be determined by counting the detections. Alternatively, when a return ball prevention portion is provided at the end of the rail member 62 and a sensor capable of detecting a game ball is provided in this return ball prevention portion, by counting the detection of this sensor, A total number of shots may be determined. Also, the count of the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is cleared when the power is turned on (that is, when the power switch 191 is turned on). In addition, when the game is stopped or the shooting is stopped, after the power is cut off, the game can be played according to the RAM clear operation (ON operation of the power switch 191 while pressing the RAM clear switch 193). state shall be restored. Such a configuration that stops the game or stops firing when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after turning on the power reaches a certain number (for example, +120,000 balls) is called over-prize prevention means. . The excessive prize ball prevention means is a function for preventing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from giving excessive prize balls in one day's game. In addition, the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots, which is the condition for activating game stop or firing stop, can be changed as appropriate.

Here, when the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with over-prize preventing means, it is preferable to add the following configuration. For example, when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after turning on the power (hereinafter referred to as "specific difference ball") reaches a certain number (for example, +120,000 balls), a predetermined number indicating that It is preferable that the signal is output from the external terminal board to the hall computer. The external terminal board is a board for outputting various signals from the pachinko machine PY1 to the outside such as a hall computer installed in the game hall. It is assumed that the set signal can be output to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1 through the external terminal board. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for an employee or the like of the game hall to confirm that the number of specific difference balls has reached a certain number by means of the hall computer. In addition, instead of such a configuration, or in conjunction with such a configuration, at the timing when the specific difference ball reaches a predetermined number (eg +110,000 balls) smaller than a certain number (eg +120,000 balls), that fact A configuration may be adopted in which an outer end signal (a signal output from an external terminal plate to the outside) is output. This outer end signal functions as a signal indicating that the number of specific difference balls is likely to reach a certain number.

In addition, when the game is stopped or the shooting is stopped by the over-prize preventing means, an image indicating that fact is displayed on the image display device 50, or the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 is displayed in a light emission mode indicating that fact. is emitted, or a sound indicating the fact is output from the speaker 610 . This is because such notification allows the employees of the gaming facility, the players, and the like to grasp the situation (that the number of specific difference balls has reached a certain number).

In addition, when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after turning on the power reaches a certain number, it is announced that the game will stop or the firing will be stopped as an effect during the game (for example, a notice accompanying a variable effect) It may be performed as one of the performances), or it may be performed during the customer waiting performance. This is because it is possible to notify the player in advance that the game may be stopped or the shooting may be stopped.

Also, when the count of difference balls (specific difference balls) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is cleared based on power-on (that is, based on the ON operation of the power switch 191), that effect is displayed. It is preferable to display the image indicated on the image display device 50, to emit light from the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 in a light emission mode indicating that effect, or to output a sound indicating that effect from the speaker 610. This is because it is possible to notify the staff of the game arcade, the players, etc. that the count of the specific extra balls is cleared.

It should be noted that the clearing of the count of difference balls (specific difference balls) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is not performed simply by turning on the power, but is configured to be performed when the RAM clear switch 193 is operated when the power is turned on. A switch for clearing the count of specific difference balls different from the RAM clear switch 193 may be provided, and the configuration may be such that this switch is operated when the power is turned on. Alternatively, when the setting key cylinder provided on the game control board 100 is operated when the power is turned on, the count of the specific differential balls may be cleared. Alternatively, regardless of when the power is turned on, the count of specific difference balls may be cleared simply by operating a switch for clearing the count of specific difference balls. In addition, the clearing of the difference ball count between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is not performed, and there is no special figure change in the customer waiting state (special game (jackpot game, so-called small hit game), and special figure reservation. It may be configured to be performed at a timing after a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) has passed since there is no one. Further, the count of difference balls between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots may be cleared at the timing when the game state other than the normal game state is changed to the normal game state. Alternatively, the normal game state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour), or the state in which game balls are not fired in the normal game state continues for a specific time (for example, 1 hour), so that the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots are increased. The count of difference balls may be cleared. In the case of a configuration in which the count of specific difference balls is cleared by a technique other than the RAM clear operation, the configuration may be such that the count of specific difference balls is not cleared during the RAM clear operation. In this case, the storage information of the specific difference ball is stored in a non-volatile storage means (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)), or in a non-erasable storage area that is not erased when the RAM is cleared out of the storage areas of the game RAM 104. It may be stored.

In addition, in the case of a configuration provided with an over-prize ball prevention means, the start timing of counting the difference ball (specific difference ball) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is the so-called first hit (jackpot based on winning in the normal game state). ). With such a configuration, the negative amount of the specific difference ball until the first hit is not counted, and the number of specific difference balls that triggers the game stop is the number of balls that have increased after the first hit. It is possible to make them the same.

In addition, in the case of a configuration having an over-prize ball prevention means, the activation timing of the game stop or the firing stop is set during the period when the difference ball (specific difference ball) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots reaches a certain number. may be the end of the The continuous game period is the game period from the start of the jackpot game based on the winning in the normal game state to the return to the normal game state (or the return to the normal game state and the suspension of the special figure 2 disappears). . In such a configuration, when the number of specific difference balls exceeds a certain number during the consecutive game period, the notification that the game will be stopped or the shooting will be stopped when the consecutive game period ends is displayed on the display screen 50a. It is preferable to use a configuration in which display, light emission of lamps (frame lamp 212 and board lamp 54), and sound output from speaker 610 are used.

In the above, the game is stopped or the firing is stopped based on the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots (specific difference ball) reaching a certain number, but based on other specific measurement values , game stop or firing stop may be performed. For example, the specific measurement value may be a base that is the ratio of the total number of awarded balls to the total number of shots (for example, the base during the period of Renso), or simply the total number of awarded balls (total number of awarded balls during the period of Renso). Well, if it is a measured value based on the total number of winning balls, it can be changed as appropriate.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments 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. The invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A6 below. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B7 below.

Invention A1:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player based on the result of a predetermined lottery being a specific result (jackpot),
Winning easy state (normal time saving state) in which winning to the variable starting port (second starting port 12) is easy and non-winning easy state (non-working time saving state, slight time saving state) where winning to the variable starting port is not easy and can be set to
In the non-winning easy state,
A specific non-easy winning state (low probability) that can be set to the easy winning state when the result of the predetermined lottery is a non-specific result (special losing, more specifically, a losing pattern B) that does not trigger the execution of the special game non-short-time state) and
The easy winning state is not set even if the result of the predetermined lottery is the non-specific result, but the specific non-easy winning state can be set when the predetermined lottery result is the specific result. A game machine characterized by including a non-specific non-winning easy state (high-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability small time-saving state) (see FIG. 34).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, first, by drawing a specific result in a predetermined lottery in the non-specific non-easy-winning state, it is possible to shift to the specific non-easy-winning state through the special game, and then to the specific non-easy-winning state. By drawing a non-specific result in a predetermined lottery in the non-easy-winning state, it is possible to shift to an easy-winning state in which it is easy to win a prize at a variable starting port, thereby providing stepwise and novel game characteristics. . As a result, it is possible to provide new amusement.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
In the non-specific non-winning easy state,
A first non-specific non-specific non-winning easy state (low probability non-time saving state) with a first probability (33%) when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result (jackpot) Winning easy state (high probability non-working time reduction state),
When the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result (jackpot), set to the specific non-winning easy state (low probability non-time saving state) with a second probability (100%) higher than the first probability A gaming machine characterized by including a second non-specific non-winning easy state (high-probability small time-saving state) (see FIG. 34).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the specific result is subtracted from the first non-specific non-easy-win-win state, the transition to the specific non-easy-win-win state is possible only with the first probability, but the second non-specific non-win-win state is reached. If it is in an easy state, it can be shifted to a specific non-win easy state with a second probability higher than the first probability by drawing a specific result, so interest is focused on the type of non-specific non-win easy state. It is possible to have the player hold it, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
A gaming machine, wherein the second probability is 100%.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the specific result is drawn in the first non-specific non-easy-win-win state, it is not known whether the state will shift to the specific non-easy-win-win state, but the second non-specific non-easy-win-win state is entered. If a specific result is drawn when , it is always set to a specific non-win easy state. can be further increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the easy winning state is set, the easy winning state continues or substantially continues until the special game is executed (see FIG. 9).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the easy-win state is set, it is possible to play in this game state until the special game is won, so the specific non-easy-win state is a chance to shift to the easy-win state. It is possible to increase the willingness to play the game by being set in the state, and it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
It is characterized in that it can be set to the specific non-winning easy state (low-probability short-time state) based on a predetermined state setting operation (RAM clear operation of turning on the power switch 191 while pressing the RAM clear switch 193). game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to set the special non-easy-win state in which the state can be changed to the easy-win state by, for example, an employee of the game arcade or the like performing a state setting operation. In other words, it is possible to make the gaming machine capable of intentionally preparing the privilege of the specific easy-to-win state.

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to Invention A5,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined state setting operation is an operation performed when power is turned on.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the state setting operation for setting the specific non-easy-win state capable of transitioning to the easy-win state is an operation when the power is turned on. , it is possible to set the game state of the gaming machine to a specific non-win easy state. As a result, it is possible to guide a player who expects a shift to the winning easy state to a gaming machine that has not been played by anyone since the opening of the amusement arcade.

Invention B1:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player based on the result of a predetermined lottery being a specific result (jackpot),
Winning easy state (normal time saving state) in which winning to the variable starting port (second starting port 12) is easy and non-winning easy state (non-working time saving state, slight time saving state) where winning to the variable starting port is not easy and can be set to
In the non-winning easy state,
A specific non-easy winning state (low probability) that can be set to the easy winning state when the result of the predetermined lottery is a non-specific result (special losing, more specifically, a losing pattern B) that does not trigger the execution of the special game non-short-time state) and
A non-specific non-easy-to-win state (high-probability short-time state, high-probability non-time-saving state, low-probability short-time state) that is not set to the easy-to-win state even if the result of the predetermined lottery is the non-specific result; is included (see FIG. 34),
In the non-specific non-winning easy state,
An advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state (high-probability small time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state) that can be set to the specific non-winning easy state when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result;
A non-advantageous non-specific non-easy-to-win state (low-probability short-time state) that is not set to the specific non-easy-to-win state when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result. Characteristic game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, by drawing a non-specific result in a predetermined lottery in the specific non-easy winning state, it is possible to shift to the easy winning state in which winning at the variable start port is easy. On the premise, if it is in an advantageous non-specific non-easy-winning state, it is possible to move to a specific non-easy-winning state by drawing a specific result, but if it is in a non-advantageous, non-specific non-easy-winning state, a specific result Since it is configured so that it cannot be shifted to the specific non-easy winning state even if it is pulled, it is possible to make the player interested in the type of the non-specific non-easy winning state, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected. It is possible to provide new game properties.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
When the advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state (high probability small time saving state, high probability non-working time saving state) is set, the first mode (lighting mode) is taken, and the non-advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state (low probability A game machine characterized by comprising a state notification means (state notification lamp 85) that takes a second mode (extinguishing mode) when the game machine is set to a short working time state (see FIG. 3).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, depending on the aspect of the state notification means, it is either an advantageous non-specific non-win easy state that can be shifted to a specific non-easy-winning state, or a non-advantageous non-specific non-winning state that cannot be shifted to a specific non-easy-winning state. Since it is possible for the player to confirm whether the game is in the easy state, it is expected that the game will be more interesting.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
A game machine characterized in that the state notification means takes the second mode (extinguishing mode) even when the specific non-win easy state (low-probability non-time-saving state) is set.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the state is notified in the case of the specific non-easy-win-win state in which transition to the easy-win-win state is possible and in the case of the non-advantageous, non-specific non-easy-win-win state in which transition to the specific non-easy-win-win state is not possible. The means take the same form. Therefore, if the state notification means selects the gaming machine in the first mode, the game state is an advantageous non-specific non-easy-win state that can shift to the specific non-easy-win state, which is a game state with a moderate degree of advantage. can be recognized and played. On the other hand, if the state notification means selects the gaming machine in the second mode, the specified non-specific easy-win state is more advantageous than the advantageous non-specific non-easy-win state, or the non-specific easy-win state is more disadvantageous than the non-specific easy-win state. It is possible to play a game expecting to be in a specific non-easy winning state while not knowing whether it is in a non-advantageous non-specific non-easy winning state. As a result, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of selecting a game machine, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state (high-probability small time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state) is a gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of being determined as the specific result in the predetermined lottery,
The non-advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state (low-probability small working hours state) and the specific non-winning easy state (low-probability non-working time saving state) are low probability of being determined as the specific result in the predetermined lottery (low-probability state).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the state notification means changes the mode depending on whether the probability of being determined as a specific result in a predetermined lottery is high or low, and the advantage non-specification is used. It is possible for the player to grasp whether the state is the non-easy winning state, the non-advantageous non-specific non-easy winning state, or the specific non-easy winning state.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B4,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the easy winning state is set, the easy winning state continues or substantially continues until the special game is executed (see FIG. 9).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the easy-win state is set, it is possible to play in this game state until the special game is won, so the specific non-easy-win state is a chance to shift to the easy-win state. It is possible to increase the willingness to play the game by being set in the state, and it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B5,
It is characterized in that it can be set to the specific non-winning easy state (low-probability short-time state) based on a predetermined state setting operation (RAM clear operation to turn on the power switch 191 while pressing the RAM clear switch 193). game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to set the special non-easy-win state in which the state can be changed to the easy-win state by, for example, an employee of the game arcade or the like performing a state setting operation. In other words, it is possible to make the gaming machine capable of intentionally preparing the privilege of the specific easy-to-win state.

Invention B7:
The gaming machine according to Invention B6,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined state setting operation is an operation performed when power is turned on.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the state setting operation for setting the specific non-easy-win state capable of transitioning to the easy-win state is an operation when the power is turned on. , it is possible to set the game state of the gaming machine to a specific non-win easy state. As a result, it is possible to guide a player who expects a shift to the winning easy state to a gaming machine that has not been played by anyone since the opening of the amusement arcade.

By the way, conventionally, as a pachinko game machine, which is an example of the game machine, for example, a game machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-88993 is known. In this gaming machine, on the condition that a game ball enters the starting hole, a big win determination is performed to determine whether or not a big win has occurred. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. In this gaming machine, after a jackpot game is executed, a time-saving state may occur in which a game ball is more likely to enter an openable/closable variable starter port than in a non-time-saving state. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of game interest in gaming machines that may enter a game state in which a game ball is easier to enter than in a non-time-saving state in an openable and closable variable starter port.

The above-described invention A is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. A specific non-easy winning state that can be set to an easy winning state if the result is a non-specific result that does not become a trigger, and a predetermined lottery that does not set the easy winning state even if the result of the predetermined lottery is a non-specific result. and a non-specific non-easy winning state that can be set to a specific non-easy winning state when the result of is a specific result. In addition, the above-mentioned invention B is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. A specific non-win easy state that can be set to an easy-win state when the result is a non-specific result that does not trigger execution, and a non-specific non-win-win state that is not set to an easy-win state even if the result of a predetermined lottery is a non-specific result. The non-specific non-win easy state includes an advantageous non-specific non-win easy state that can be set to a specific non-win easy state when the result of a predetermined lottery is a specific result, and a predetermined and a non-advantageous non-specified easy-to-win state that is not set to a specific non-easy-to-win state when the result of the lottery is a specific result." In this way, the inventions A and B can solve the problem of "providing new interest" (provide action and effect).

PY1... Pachinko machine 12... Second starting port (variable starting port)
12D...Electric tube 85...Status reporting lamp (status reporting means)
101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer 191... Power switch 193... RAM clear switch

Claims (7)

A gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player based on the result of a predetermined lottery being a specific result,
It is possible to set an easy winning state in which winning to the variable starting port is easy and a non-easy winning state in which winning to the variable starting port is not easy,
In the non-winning easy state,
a specific non-easy winning state that can be set to the easy winning state when the result of the predetermined lottery is a non-specific result that does not trigger the execution of the special game;
a non-specific non-easy winning state in which the easy winning state is not set even if the result of the predetermined lottery is the non-specific result,
In the non-specific non-winning easy state,
an advantageous non-specific non-easy-win-win state that can be set to the specific non-easy-win-win state when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result;
and a non-advantageous non-specific non-easy-win-win state in which the specific non-easy-win-win state is not set when the result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A state notification means that takes a first mode when the non-advantageous, non-specific, easy-to-win state is set, and takes a second mode when the non-advantageous, non-specific, easy-to-win state is set. A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the state informing means adopts the second mode even when the specific easy-to-win state is set. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The advantageous non-specific non-winning easy state is a gaming state with a high probability of being determined as the specific result in the predetermined lottery,
The non-advantageous non-specific non-easy winning state and the specific non-easy winning state are game states with a low probability of being determined as the specific result in the predetermined lottery. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the easy winning state is set, the easy winning state continues or substantially continues until the special game is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A gaming machine characterized in that it can be set to the specific easy-to-win state based on a predetermined state setting operation. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined state setting operation is an operation performed when power is turned on.

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